The Political Economy of Slum Growth: Evidence from Brazil
Existing explanations for slum growth focus on rural-urban migration and poverty. While these factors are relevant for rapidly urbanizing low-income countries, slum growth is frequent in highly urbanized, middle-income countries in Latin America. This paper provides evidence from Brazil that local government actions can increase slum growth without changes in poverty or immigration.
Financing for Climate Change in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2014
This document reflects the financial context in which Latin American and Caribbean countries are acting and responding to international requirements. The data show that resources are available and that countries are using them. Progress is needed in analysing their effectiveness and the transition to a form of development where sustainability is no longer seen as an appendix or pilot but as a model.