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South and Central America

South and Central America have had substantial economic growth over the last years. Social inequality still dominates the region, however.

South and Central America covers the southernmost part of the American continent as well as the southern part of Northern America from the Tehuantepec isthmus in the North and Argentina to the South. The countries have coastline both to the Pacific and to the Atlantic (the Caribbean) oceans. Over the last years, the region has had substantial economic growth, but is still dominated by poverty and social inequality.

Trade and economic development are the main topics of NUPI's research in South and Central American countries. In addition, we conduct research on how economic reforms take place and affect society in Cuba, how Brazil develops as a regional power and as an emerging power globally. Norway's relationship to the countries in the region is an important aspect of all our research.

Source: Store Norske Leksikon and NUPI.

News about South and Central America

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Tax and fragile states: Challenges for Norwegian development assistance
10 Sep 2019
- - Frida Kvamme
States need revenue to function and an efficient tax system plays an important role. Can Norwegian development assistance contribute to this?

Economic growth Development policy International economics South and Central America Africa Sårbare stater Nasjonsbygging International organizations
Tax is the new gender issue
3 Jul 2018
- Ingrid Hjertaker
Increasing attention has been given to the way tax regimes affect women’s lives. Not only is capital flight now considered in a human rights perspective, taxation policies are also becoming relevant for gender equality issues and women’s rights.

International economics Economic growth Development policy Africa South and Central America

All news about South and Central America (total 6)

Publications about South and Central America

Publication : Report
In the shadow of the virus Varieties of power in the COVID-19 crisis in Venezuela
2020
- - Peder Østebø
While all states face massive challenges when responding to COVID-19, some are in a more precarious position than others. In Venezuela, the pandemic arrived at the worst possible time for its citizens. Facing one of the deepest economic crises outside of wartime in recent years, its consequences have...
South and Central America Sårbare stater Pandemier Styring
Publication : Report
Democracy and Human Rights in Contemporary Latin America (2015-2020): Trends, challenges, and prospects
2020
- - Peder Østebø
Through a review of scholarly and other well-informed articles as well as media reports, this CMI Report aims to summarize discussions on challenges for democracy and human rights in Latin America during the last half-decade. The region faces a highly difficult economic outlook, consisting of low commodity...
South and Central America Human rights Styring
Publication : Report
COVID-19 in Latin America: Challenges, responses, and consequences
2020
- - Peder Østebø
While containment efforts were quickly implemented in many countries, COVID-19 may still prove to have a long-lasting effect in Latin America, a region already marked by economic disarray and political instability. Economic projections suggest that Latin American economies will be among the most affected...
South and Central America Pandemier