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Chile inequality debate will drive tax reform demands

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CHILE

Although both the bill’s legislative future and the amount it would raise are uncertain, it reflects ever more explicit class polarisation and anger over inequalities.

Mexico’s poverty approach will prolong mixed results

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MEXICO

The paper highlights the labour system’s role in perpetuating poverty in Mexico, where more than half of the economically active population is poor despite being employed. The…

SEZs alone will not reduce poverty in Mexico

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MEXICO

The challenges facing special economic zones.

Latin America risks another lost decade

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LATIN AMERICA

The health crisis, national lockdowns and a global recession have combined to create a difficult environment in Latin America, while governments’ responses to the pandemic have…

Egypt's sanitation plan hinges on funding and strategy

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EGYPT

Egypt's rual sanitation programme.

Mexico fintech sector to boom as the economy struggles

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MEXICO

Mexican fintech growth.

South-east Asia automation could see labour unrest

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SOUTH-EAST ASIA

Outlook for automation in South-east Asia and its implications.

El Salvador water emergency will offer short-term fix

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EL SALVADOR

El Salvador's water crisis.

Infrastructure development in the Sahel will be slow

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SAHEL

With populations growing by 3-4% annually, physical infrastructure requires significant expansion. Mobile telephony has been a major success, but there is much to be done to…

Latin America's poor will be worst hit by obesity

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LATIN AMERICA

Latin America's most serious health challenge -- obesity.