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Latin American Economic Outlook 2023

Investing in Sustainable Development

Latin America and the Caribbean needs an ambitious and comprehensive investment agenda to embark on a stronger and more sustainable development trajectory. The 16th edition of the Latin American Economic Outlook proposes ways to make this possible through co-ordinated actions by policy makers, the private sector and international partners. It argues that to close existing investment gaps and overcome the region’s structural challenges, it is essential to scale up domestic and foreign investment. These investments should be a catalyst for better quality jobs and an upgraded production structure, harnessing the potential of LAC’s endowments and of the green and digital transitions. Better governance and information are key to promoting effective and efficient public and private investments. Public institutions are fundamental to aligning investments with national development strategies while building stronger social contracts. The report presents a series of options for financing this new investment agenda, including innovative debt instruments and a renewed role for development finance institutions. The report also highlights the importance of reinvigorated international partnerships across the investment agenda.

Published on December 15, 2023 Latest available edition in: French, Chinese, Portuguese, Spanish

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Foreword
Acronyms and abbreviations
Editorial
Executive summary
Overview: Investing in sustainable development
Macro-structural perspective
Investment panorama in Latin America and the Caribbean: Challenges and opportunities
Towards a new structure of production and employment: The role of investment
Unleashing LAC’s production potential: The role of public institutions and financing
International partnerships for more and better investments
Country notes15 chapters available
Reader’s guide
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
Guatemala
Mexico
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Uruguay
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