Latin America attends the Rio+20 conference to help build a more sustainable world and find solutions to the global food, water, and energy crises. + Feature | + Green growth in Mexico
A new research observatory will create a regional database to monitor road safety and will also help countries share their knowledge to reduce road mortality rates. + Feature
After a decade of growth Latin America is well positioned to gain prominence on the world stage, says WB regional Vice President Hasan Tuluy in his new blog. + Blog | + Speech
A global public-private partnership will prepare Haitian adolescent girls to enter the job market, as part of an inititive that spans 8 countries and fosters economic independence among 12,000 young girls. + Press Release | + Blog
Wanted: Solutions to rising Crime and Violence Public and private sector leaders and experts brainstorm on responses to address the rising wave of crime and violence in the region -and Central America in particular. + Feature | + Video