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International Financial Reform

The Broad Agenda

Series: Temas de Coyuntura
( Print: November 1999 )

This publication argues that the agenda for international financial reform must be broadened in at least two senses. First of all, it should go beyond the issues of financial prevention and resolution...

This publication argues that the agenda for international financial reform must be broadened in at least two senses. First of all, it should go beyond the issues of financial prevention and resolution...


Algunas Características de la Economía Brasileña desde la Adopción del Plan Real

Series: Temas de Coyuntura
( Print: December 1999 )

En el presente documento se examinan los principales resultados del plan de estabilización aplicado en Brasil, desde su adopción hace cinco años, en julio de 1994. Luego de analizar el desempeño de la...

En el presente documento se examinan los principales resultados del plan de estabilización aplicado en Brasil, desde su adopción hace cinco años, en julio de 1994. Luego de analizar el desempeño de la...


Petites Economies d'Amerique Latine at des Caraïbes

Croissance, Overture Commerciale et Relations Inter-regionales

Series: Temas de Coyuntura
( Print: March 2002 )

Analyse des principales caractéristiques des petites économies d'Amérique Latine et des Caraïbes, ainsi que de leurs implications sur leur croissance et leurs options de politique économique. L...

Analyse des principales caractéristiques des petites économies d'Amérique Latine et des Caraïbes, ainsi que de leurs implications sur leur croissance et leurs options de politique économique. L...


Finding Solutions to the Debt Problems of Developing Countries

Series: Temas de Coyuntura
( Print: October 1999 )

Foreign debt has been the focus of much attention and contention over the years. The debt 'hangover' of many developing countries and particularly of the heavily indebted poor countries has not been...

Foreign debt has been the focus of much attention and contention over the years. The debt 'hangover' of many developing countries and particularly of the heavily indebted poor countries has not been...


Reforming the International Financial Architecture

Consensus and Divergence

Series: Temas de Coyuntura
( Print: October 1999 )

This publication reviews the current controversy on the reform of the international financial architecture. It discusses essential propositions for a relevant reform, areas of growing consensus and...

This publication reviews the current controversy on the reform of the international financial architecture. It discusses essential propositions for a relevant reform, areas of growing consensus and...


América Latina en la Agenda de Transformaciones Estructurales de la Unión Europea

Series: Temas de Coyuntura
( Print: October 1999 )

Este documento examina la posición de los países latinoamericanos en el comercio de bienes y servicios y en la inversión extranjera directa de la Unión Europea (UE). También describe, en forma...

Este documento examina la posición de los países latinoamericanos en el comercio de bienes y servicios y en la inversión extranjera directa de la Unión Europea (UE). También describe, en forma...


Economía Brasileña ante el Plan Real y su Crisis, La

Series: Temas de Coyuntura
( Print: October 1999 )

El Plan Real, identificado en ocasiones sólo como un plan de estabilización, fue diseñando como un programa de cambios profundos de la economía y la sociedad brasileñas. En este trabajo se describe la...

El Plan Real, identificado en ocasiones sólo como un plan de estabilización, fue diseñando como un programa de cambios profundos de la economía y la sociedad brasileñas. En este trabajo se describe la...


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Global International Waters Assessment

Caspian Sea

Series: GIWA Regional Assessment
( Print: October 2006 )

This report presents the GIWA assessment of the Caspian Sea – the largest land-locked water body on earth, bordered by five countries and influenced by three more in the catchment area. The assessment...

This report presents the GIWA assessment of the Caspian Sea – the largest land-locked water body on earth, bordered by five countries and influenced by three more in the catchment area. The assessment...


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Global International Waters Assessment

Sea of Okhotsk

Series: GIWA Regional Assessment
( Print: October 2006 )

This report presents the results of the GIWA assessment of the Sea of Okhotsk region. Rapid population growth and economic development have led to increasing pollution loads in the Amur River basin...

This report presents the results of the GIWA assessment of the Sea of Okhotsk region. Rapid population growth and economic development have led to increasing pollution loads in the Amur River basin...


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Global International Waters Assessment

Oyashio Current

Series: GIWA Regional Assessment
( Print: October 2006 )

This report presents the results of the GIWA assessment of the Oyashio Current region – one of the most productive waters in East Asia. Changes in the hydrological cycle and ocean circulation have...

This report presents the results of the GIWA assessment of the Oyashio Current region – one of the most productive waters in East Asia. Changes in the hydrological cycle and ocean circulation have...


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Global International Waters Assessment

East African Rift Valley Lakes

Series: GIWA Regional Assessment
( Print: October 2006 )

This report presents the assessment of Lakes Turkana, Tanganyika, Victoria and Malawi – the largest of the East African Rift Valley Lakes and among the oldest lakes in the world. The lakes are...

This report presents the assessment of Lakes Turkana, Tanganyika, Victoria and Malawi – the largest of the East African Rift Valley Lakes and among the oldest lakes in the world. The lakes are...


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Global International Waters Assessment

Mekong River

Series: GIWA Regional Assessment
( Print: October 2006 )

This report presents the GIWA assessment of the Mekong River region. Rapid economic development and population growth are increasing the demand for water, energy and food, necessitating more hydro...

This report presents the GIWA assessment of the Mekong River region. Rapid economic development and population growth are increasing the demand for water, energy and food, necessitating more hydro...


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Global International Waters Assessment

Humboldt Current

Series: GIWA Regional Assessment
( Print: October 2006 )

This report presents the GIWA assessment of the Humboldt Current region. The world’s largest upwelling area, supporting highly productive fisheries, is located within the boundaries of the region. The...

This report presents the GIWA assessment of the Humboldt Current region. The world’s largest upwelling area, supporting highly productive fisheries, is located within the boundaries of the region. The...


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Global International Waters Assessment

Eastern Equatorial Pacific

Series: GIWA Regional Assessment
( Print: October 2006 )

This report presents the assessment of the GIWA Eastern Equatorial Pacific region, which includes parts of Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama and Colombia. Pollution in the...

This report presents the assessment of the GIWA Eastern Equatorial Pacific region, which includes parts of Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama and Colombia. Pollution in the...


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Global International Waters Assessment

Caribbean Sea/Colombia & Venezuela, Central America & Mexico

Series: GIWA Regional Assessment
( Print: October 2006 )

This report presents the results of the GIWA assessment of the Colombia & Venezuela and Central America & Mexico sub-systems. In the Colombia & Venezuela sub-system, coastal habitats are being...

This report presents the results of the GIWA assessment of the Colombia & Venezuela and Central America & Mexico sub-systems. In the Colombia & Venezuela sub-system, coastal habitats are being...


Hacia un Sistema Financiero Internacional Estable y Predecible y su Vinculación con el Desarrollo...

Series: Temas de Coyuntura
( Print: June 2000 )

Los días 5 y 6 de septiembre de 1999 tuvo lugar la Reunión Regional de Alto Nivel 'Hacia un sistema financiero internacional estable y predecible y su vinculación con el desarrollo social'. Esta...

Los días 5 y 6 de septiembre de 1999 tuvo lugar la Reunión Regional de Alto Nivel 'Hacia un sistema financiero internacional estable y predecible y su vinculación con el desarrollo social'. Esta...


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Global International Waters Assessment

Barents Sea

Series: GIWA Regional Assessment
( Print: March 2005 )

This report presents the results of the GIWA assessment of the Barents Sea region – one of the largest shallow continental shelf seas in the world and the most productive sea within the Arctic Ocean...

This report presents the results of the GIWA assessment of the Barents Sea region – one of the largest shallow continental shelf seas in the world and the most productive sea within the Arctic Ocean...


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Global International Waters Assessment

Patagonian Shelf

Series: GIWA Regional Assessment
( Print: March 2005 )

This report presents the assessment of Patagonian Shelf and associated river basins. The report focuses on the La Plata River Basin, the second largest watershed in South America, and the South...

This report presents the assessment of Patagonian Shelf and associated river basins. The report focuses on the La Plata River Basin, the second largest watershed in South America, and the South...


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Global International Waters Assessment

Brazil Current

Series: GIWA Regional Assessment
( Print: March 2005 )

This report presents the assessment of the GIWA region Brazil Current. Increased anthropogenic pressures due to economic development and urbanisation in the coastal area have polluted the water...

This report presents the assessment of the GIWA region Brazil Current. Increased anthropogenic pressures due to economic development and urbanisation in the coastal area have polluted the water...