Focus will be on sustainable and climate finance, as well as efforts to boost productivity and competitiveness
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LatAm issuers caught between high US rates, slow GDP growth
Latest US inflation data weakens prospects for near-term drop in interest rates, while World Bank says region’s economic growth has stalled
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Colombia bags World Bank loan
Development bank reportedly provides financing for action against effects of climate change
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Costa Rica gets climate disaster funds
World Bank says loan will finance projects benefiting 40% of population
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Regional growth hampered by low productivity
The formula for higher productivity is simple on paper, but many countries have found it difficult, says World Bank official
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Peru snares development financing
The loan from an arm of the World Bank will be used to fund economic and social programs
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Colombia gets funds for healthcare
World Bank agreed to provide the money for improving care for vulnerable communities
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Peru gets loan for irrigation
The World Bank will provide most of the funds for sustainable projects to improve water supplies for farmers
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Chiliatto to take over as World Bank rep
Brazilian economist is due to represent Brazil and eight other countries before the multilateral lender from next month
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Ecuador to tap banks for 2024 budget
Government to borrow from region’s four main multilateral lenders, targets return to global markets, officials say