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Inclusive Growth? Let’s first evaluate!
Written by Kapell
Can we achieve inclusive growth? Of course we can. How can we achieve it? Well, that’s complicated…and nobody really knows for sure. When aiming for equal distribution of wealth across society, heedless of the adage that the road to success is paved with many failures, most governmental agencies and civil […]
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2nd Latin American Digital Media and Journalism Forum in Mexico
Written by Jacinta Escudos
The 2nd Latin American Digital Media and Journalism Forum is taking place this week in Mexico D.F. Different guests from the region will join a discussion on the tools needed for digital media, the new challenges to be accomplished by journalists in digital times and how to build a constructive […]
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The Day of the Dead – a shot of new life for the Mexican economy
Written by arzaba
Every year in early November, the “Day of the Dead” is celebrated in Mexico. It’s a public holiday that reflects a mixture of pre-Hispanic festivities from the Aztecs, combined with the Catholic influence of All Souls’ Day brought in by the Spanish conquest. This day is one of Mexico’s most […]
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Inclusive growth in Brazil: Going beyond Bolsa Família
Written by Luis Felipe Morgado
When discussing inclusive growth in Brazil, most economists interested in development focus on the central role played by the Bolsa Família (Family Allowance) program in improving living standards among the country’s poorest. This program is now one of the most scrutinized social programs in the world, garnering international praise from […]
