Topics

Alphabetical list of all MIF topics
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Remittances: Leveraging the development impact of remittances by making money transfers cheaper and safer and putting formal banking services within the reach of remittance senders and receivers. See Remittances in: Financial Sector and Capital Markets, Small and Medium Enterprise Development and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Financing.

Environment: Promoting better environmental management among small businesses by helping them see the benefits of achieving greater eco-efficiency. See related topics: Cleaner Production, Clean Energy Markets, Sustainable Tourism, Sustainable Agriculture.

Financial Sector and Capital Markets: Taking a targeted approach to accelerating financial market development, focusing on building financial institutional capacity and developing capital markets. See related topics: Financial Sector Reform, Financial Regulation and Supervision, Harmonization of Capital Markets, Capital Market Development, Remittances, Accounting and Auditing Standards.

Infrastructure and Public Services: Helping to consolidate reforms in the infrastructure sector and build public-private partnerships to improve the quality and efficiency of public services. See related topics: Infrastructure Sector Reform, Infrastructure Regulation, Privatization, Infrastructure Concessions, Airport Security, Port Security, Public-Private Partnerships.

Market Development and Functioning: Creating more incentives for companies to do business in Latin America and the Caribbean by reducing the barriers constraining private sector development. See related topics: Market Regulation, Consumer Protection, Promotion of Competition, Public Sector Procurement, Intellectual Property, Property Rights, Mediation and Arbitration, Trade and Investment, Housing Markets, Civil Society Organizations.

Microenterprise Development: Improving prospects for microenterprises by building microfinance capacity, developing innovative services for microentrepreneurs, such as microinsurance, and strengthening regulatory frameworks. See related topics: Microenterprise Regulation, Microenterprise Development Services, Strengthening Microfinance Institutions, Microfinance, Credit Cooperatives, Innovation for Microenterprise Development, Technology for Business Development.

Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Financing: Channeling capital to small businesses through loans and investments, aiming to boost competitiveness and stimulate greater investor interest in areas like microfinance and venture capital. See related topics: Small and Medium Enterprise, Microenterprise, Venture Capital, Remittances, Recovery from Natural Disasters, Dynamic Business Ventures, Expanding SME Financing.

Small and Medium Enterprise Development: Building a strong, dynamic small business sector to promote economic growth, create jobs and help achieve lasting poverty reduction. See related topics: Reducing Regulatory Burdens, Business Development Centers, Technology for Business Development, Quality and Environmental Standards, Small Business Networks , Business Development, Corporate Social Responsibility, Trade and Investment, Economic Inclusion, Housing Markets, Remittances, Small Enterprise Financing, Local Competitiveness, Family Businesses, Franchising.

Worker Skills Development: Preparing the region’s workforce to respond to the changing demands of the labor market through
ongoing training, skills development and certification. See related topics: Youth Training, Skills Development and Certification, Labor Market Modernization, Displaced Workforce, Labor Training Programs, Entrepreneurship Development.