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IDB America
June 2003 |
IDB supports housing sector in Peru The IDB announced the approval of a $60 million loan to Peru to support the first phase of a $200 million program to transform the housing sector by mobilizing private investment in order to increase the supply of homes and benefit low-income groups.   |
IDB America
December 2005
Daniel Drosdoff |
A Pension Reform Begins to Bear Fruit In Peru, workers who took the risk of joining a private pension plan are rewarded with higher payments. The private system was launched in response to the country's economic crisis. |
IDB America
November 2004 |
IDB Supports Office of the Comptroller General in Peru The IDB approved a $12 million loan to Peru to support the modernization of the Office of the Comptroller General and to strengthen and decentralize the National Control System. |
IDB America
May/Jun 2000 |
Make every citizen an auditor A veteran of public procurement argues that the public needs access to the government's books |
IDB America
October 2003
Daniel Drosdoff |
One less barrier to healthcare In Peru, a targeted health program for the poor is helping to reduce infant and maternal mortality |
IDB America
May/Jun 2000
Paul Constance |
Lousy Deal When governments buy goods and services, the price always seems to be inflated. Now some countries are finding better ways to prevent abuse |
IDB America
November 2003 |
IDB supports mass transit in Peru The IDB approved a $45 million loan to the Metropolitan Municipality of Lima, Peru, help finance the first stage of an integrated mass transit system for the city. |
IDB America
June 2001
Larry Wolff |
IDB invests in Peru's virtual education pioneer While giants like ITESM and UNext are staking out a global market for virtual higher education, Peru's Asociacion Promotora de Institutos Tecnologicos Superiores (TECSUP) is using the Internet to meet pent-up demand within the country's borders... |
IDB America
November 2005
Robert Montgomery |
The IDB and the Camisea Project Favorable economic impact is expected to continue through the 30-year life of the IDB-funded natural gas project, improving Peru's standard of living. |
IDB America
September 2003
Daniel Drosdoff |
A right start for preschoolers Peru's Wawa Wasi program offers low-income parents a safe and stimulating place to leave their young children during working hours |
IDB America
May/Jun 2000
Paul Constance |
From black box to glass house Seminar on transparency and development reveals strategies for combating corruption |
IDB America
November 2003
Dennis E. Flannery |
Zero tolerance for corruption IDB takes series of measures to increase transparency |
IDB America
June 2001
Peter Bate |
IDB to help countries get set for trade pact At Summit of the Americas, Bank reaffirmed support for efforts to combat poverty and strengthen democracy... |
Salon.com
September 19, 2000
Stephanie Boyd |
Adios, Alberto! In the wake of a scandal involving his closest aide, Peru's president calls for new elections and says he will step down. But can he be kept to his word? |
IDB America
June 2001
Paul Constance |
The university in my bedroom Will the Internet bring the world's best colleges to Latin American homes? |
IDB America
June 2005 |
IDB Supports Haiti's Public Sector The IDB approved a $5 million soft loan to Haiti to strengthen public sector institutions in charge of revenue collection, budget formulation and execution and government procurement. |
IDB America
October 2005
Daniel Drosdoff |
Benefits That Don't Evaporate How Peru is ensuring that the giant Camisea gas project will benefit citizens, businesses and the environment. |
IDB America
April 2004
Daniel Drosdoff |
The Simpler, the Better Peru's tax reform program succeeds by making it easier for companies and individuals to pay. |
Salon.com
September 15, 2000
Bruce Shapiro |
Guilty until proven useful Drug war money from the U.S. has helped prompt a retrial in Peru for jailed American Lori Berenson. |
IDB America
February 2002
Charo Quesada |
Less than healthy A new book charges that Latin American women suffer disproportionately from preventable health problems... |
IDB America
October 2005 |
`The Most Important Energy Project in the Country's History' An interview with Peru's vice minister of energy and mines on why, during the next three decades, virtually all Peruvians will feel the effects of the Camisea natural gas project. |
IDB America
April 2003
Roger Hamilton |
Democracy online The Latin American region's countries are increasingly using the Internet to make government more responsive and transparent |
IDB America
April 2004
Anne Vena |
From Guitars to Ghost Towns Following is a selection of recent events organized by the IDB Cultural Center at the Bank's headquarters in Washington, D.C. |
IDB America
May/Jun 2000 |
How to buy a bridge Honduras sees Hurricane Mitch as a chance to modernize its procurement system |
IDB America
February 2004
Roger Hamilton |
Tradition and change in Peru's folk art New exhibit highlights the perseverance of cultural identity in a changing world |
IDB America
May/Jun 2000 |
More funds pledged for Peru-Ecuador peace Commitments for border development program made in New Orleans |
IndustryWeek
October 1, 2006
John Teresko |
The Services Procurement Challenge Outside and indirect services spending averages 15% of revenue. |
IDB America
March 2005 |
An Expected 7,000 to Attend IDB Annual Meeting in Okinawa, Japan Thousands of bankers, government officials, and observers will gather for the conference in Okinawa, Japan on development issues affecting Latin America and the Caribbean as well as Asia. |
Salon.com
April 24, 2001
Fiona Morgan |
Deadly mistake Why did the Peruvian military shoot down a plane full of innocent people -- and why was the CIA involved? |
IDB America
August 2003
Paul Constance |
One-stop justice In Peru, unconventional courthouses make it easy for citizens in marginal areas to take their problems to a judge. |
