Western Pessimism on Latin American Economics and Democracy, Debunked
A new report debunks common narratives about the region’s stagnation.
Source: foreignpolicy.com
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A strategy to counter malign Chinese and Russian influence in Latin America and the Caribbean
The US and its allies need a strategy for countering the malign influence of authoritarian rivals in the Western Hemisphere.
Source: atlanticcouncil.org
As Low- and Middle-Income Countries Grapple with the Megatrend of Aging, Development Finance Institutions Are Key
By 2050, almost 80 percent of people 60 and over will live in these countries, requiring sustained engagement to reduce economic risks.
Source: justsecurity.org
US urges travelers to reconsider visiting Jamaica amid violence
The State Department escalated its warning for Jamaica to a Level 3 travel advisory last week, which the U.S. Embassy in Jamaica reinforced on Thursday.
Source: stripes.com
Happy Birthday, MCC! An American Experiment in Promoting Effective Economic Development Turns 20
Yesterday marked two decades since President George W. Bush signed into law a consolidated spending bill that carried authorization for the creation of a new innovative US aid agency. The win came nearly two years after the president unveiled his bold vision that centered on “a new compact for global development.” The United States, he vowed, would increase its development assistance by $5 billion over the next three years—supporting a new Millennium Challenge Account—that would reward lower-income countries for practicing good governance, investing in their populations, and implementi...
Source: cgdev.org