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Our work is grounded in a three-pillar strategy: promoting inclusive growth, investing in human capital, and building resilience. This includes encouraging better governance and economic integration and leveraging the private finance necessary to address the region’s pressing development needs.

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Opportunities for all Haitians

Resources from the International Development Association supported significant results in a fragile environment in Haiti

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Another Lost Decade for Latin America?

It is time to respond to the needs of our societies and do not repeat the recurring history of disillusionment in LAC

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Blue Grenada

US$20 million credit to support Grenada’s transition to a resilient blue economy

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Latin America and the Caribbean At-A-Glance

In 2019, South America – which represents more than 70 percent of LAC’s output – is expected to grow by only 0.4 percent in 2019. Central America and the Caribbean are expected to grow strongly at 3.4 and 3.2 percent, respectively. Mexico is expected to grow by 1.7 percent.

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