A randomized experiment tested the effectiveness of individual and small group–based consulting services on firms in the Colombian auto parts industry, finding improvements in management and firm performance over three to four years. This paper uses administrative data to track these firms for...

In Lateinamerika haben drei Länder offiziell angekündigt, sich zu einer feministischen Außenpolitik (FAP) zu verpflichten: Mexiko im Jahr 2020, Chile und Kolumbien im Jahr 2022. Die Einführung eines feministischen Ansatzes in die Außenpolitik steht im Zusammenhang mit einem zunehmenden...

This article provides evidence for Colombia on the economic consequences of union dissolution, divorce, and the breakup of cohabiting unions, using three waves (2010, 2013, and 2016) of a nationally representative longitudinal survey. We estimate individual fixed‑effects models with...

We study the relative effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, and interaction of family- and schoolbased learning interventions using a randomized controlled trial in Colombia that assigns children to a parental engagement program, a teacher professional development program, both, or a control group....

In Lateinamerika haben drei Länder offiziell angekündigt, sich zu einer feministischen Außenpolitik (FAP) zu verpflichten: Mexiko im Jahr 2020, Chile und Kolumbien im Jahr 2022. Die Einführung eines feministischen Ansatzes in die Außenpolitik steht im Zusammenhang mit einem zunehmenden...

Land-use policies shape the spatial allocation of infrastructure, services, and development and thus have direct implications for welfare. This paper examines the effects of Colombia's municipal territorial plan updates on poverty through the lens of the housing and services channel. Using...

We study whether structured, evidence-based information can shape local policymakers beliefs and stated intentions to adopt violence prevention interventions. Using a randomized experiment embedded in Colombia's national policy planning cycle, we exposed municipal officials to varying types of...

Colombia has a complex legal framework meant to protect the population against basic risks through a combination of contributory and non-contributory social insurance. The population is almost perfectly split between them, with eligibility to participate in the latter determined by poverty....

Colombia's post-pandemic recovery in 2021-2022 was marked by rapid consumer credit growth, followed by deteriorating credit quality indicators amid tightening financial conditions. In January 2023, the Superintendence of Finance of Colombia (SFC) introduced higher provisioning requirements for...

In Latin America, Mexico (2020), Chile (2022) and Colombia (2022) have all officially committed to a feminist foreign policy (FFP). The introduction of a feminist approach to foreign policy should be seen in the context of a growing awareness of gender issues in international, regional and...

This study analyzes the impact of natural resource funds (NRF) on municipal fiscal results in Colombia, using an instrumental variable approach. It specifically analyzed the case of the Colombian Savings and Price Stabilization Fund (FAEP). The results suggest that a 1 percent increase in...

Digital businesses continue to grow and generate substantial revenue in market jurisdictions without maintaining a physical presence. They mainly rely on intangibles, user data and user engagement. International tax rules have not kept pace with these developments, leaving many jurisdictions...

This study analyses the association between business sustainability and implementing Industry 4.0 through collaborative work and open innovation with stakeholders in medium and large companies in an emerging economy. The information was obtained from a sample of 165 executives from the same...

Microtransit, or app-based collective transport, is a passenger transport service typically offered in medium-capacity vehicles using mobile phone apps. This service provides the advantages of public transport, allowing for more efficient use of vehicles, offering new opportunities to improve...

This article examines the effects of maternity leave (Law 1822 of 2017) on the Colombian women's labor market. Using biannual cohorts during the working life cycle of women (18 to 57 years old) reveals that the law's implementation reduced the hours worked and the real hourly wage for younger...

Background: The Port of Santa Marta, located on Colombia's northern Caribbean coast, plays a vital role in the country's maritime trade, particularly in the export of agricultural and perishable goods. This raises the question: how competitive is Santa Marta's container terminal compared to...

"Trade Policy Reviews" analyse the trade policies and practices of each member of the WTO. The reviews consist of three parts: an independent report by the WTO Secretariat, a report by the government, and the concluding remarks by the Chair of the WTO's Trade Policy Review Body. The opening...

Digital businesses continue to grow and generate substantial revenue in market jurisdictions without maintaining a physical presence. They mainly rely on intangibles, user data and user engagement. International tax rules have not kept pace with these developments, leaving many jurisdictions...

The Venezuelan displacement crisis has become a defining moment in South-South migration dynamics across Latin America. Since 2015, severe food shortages, medicine scarcity, soaring inflation and widespread human rights violations have driven a massive exodus from Venezuela. By June 2024, the...

The Country Opinion Survey in Colombia assists the World Bank Group (WBG) in better understanding how stakeholders in Colombia perceive the WBG. It provides the WBG with systematic feedback from national and local governments, multilateral/bilateral agencies, media, academia, the private sector,...

This article examines the Participatory Fiscal Control System (SCFP) of the Colombian Comptroller General's Office as an institutional innovation in democratic oversight. While participatory audit mechanisms have expanded globally, the literature still lacks empirical analyses of how Supreme...

Achieving universal and equitable access to water and sanitation remains a critical challenge in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). This paper assesses the efficiency of public spending in providing water and sanitation services across Colombian municipalities. Efficiency levels are...