Highways to Heaven : Infrastructure Determinants and Trends in Latin America and the Caribbean

Author/Editor:

Valerie Cerra ; Alfredo Cuevas ; Carlos Góes ; Izabela Karpowicz ; Troy D Matheson ; Issouf Samaké ; Svetlana Vtyurina

Publication Date:

September 15, 2016

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

Inadequate infrastructure has been widely viewed as a principal barrier to growth and development in Latin America and the Caribbean. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of infrastructure in the region and highlights key areas in which infrastructure networks can be enhanced. The public and private sectors play complementary roles in improving the infrastructure network. Therefore, it is critical to strengthen public investment management processes as well as the regulatory framework, including to ensure an appropriate mix of financing and funding for projects and to address environmental concerns.

Series:

Working Paper No. 16/185

Subject:

Caribbean Communications services Cross country analysis Electricity Energy Environmental sustainability Fiscal policy Infrastructure Latin America Private sector Public investment Public-private partnership Transportation

English

Publication Date:

September 15, 2016

ISBN/ISSN:

9781475536744/1018-5941

Stock No:

WPIEA2016185

Format:

Paper

Pages:

41

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