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Brazilian Competitiveness: Folia and Hangover

Otaviano Canuto | Posted 04.14.2013 | World
Read More: Consumption, Latin America & Caribbean, Private Sector Development, Supply-Side Economics, Brics, Competitiveness, Reform, Imports, Productivity, Brazil, Infrastructure, Human Capital, Business Climate, Real Wages, Exports, Investment, Manufacturing, Economic Growth, Growth, World News
Otaviano Canuto

As the Carnival in Brazil kicked off last weekend, Brazilians were ready for a party. They have reasons to celebrate. Despite a lackluster GDP performance in the last two years, unemployment rates remain at record low levels.

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From Finger Pointing to Building Confidence in Haiti

Nicholas van Praag | Posted 05.25.2011 | World
Read More: Jean-Max Bellerive, Latin America & Caribbean, Haiti Recovery, Haiti Prime Minister, Haiti Aftermath, Baby Doc Duvalier, Haiti Anniversary, Haiti Elections, Haiti Earthquake, Haiti, World News
Nicholas van Praag

How do we seize initiative in a country that knows only trauma and deception? There's no right answer. But actions that build confidence would be a big first step.

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On Land Rights and Internally Displaced Persons in Colombia

Daniel Maree | Posted 05.25.2011 | World
Read More: South America, World Bank Blogs, Latin America & Caribbean, Idps, Communities and Human Settlements, Post-Conflict, 2011, Conflict and Development, Pinheiro Principles, Land Restitution, Human Rights, Land Claims, Conflict, Land Rights, Colombia, Displacement, Land Protection, Land, Land Titling, Un, Development, Justice, World News
Daniel Maree

Land restitution is the ultimate goal in the protection of land that has been lost due to displacement.

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Haiti: Six Months After the Earthquake

Sarah Cliffe | Posted 05.25.2011 | World
Read More: Earthquake, Youth, Latin America & Caribbean, Governance, Children, Education, World Bank, Displacement, Childrens Health, Reconstruction, Development, Un, wdr2011, Haiti, Post Conflict, World News
Sarah Cliffe

Haiti was on a slow road to recovery when the quake hit. For many Haitians their nation's double tragedy is far from over. Although there are signs of hope and improvement.

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