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    1. Canadian Foundation for the Americas (FOCAL)

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    Collection:
    Black Caribbean Literature (BCL)
    Format:
    Internet resource
    Publication Date:
    unknown
    Location:
    African American Research Center, Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    Notes:
    The Canadian Foundation for the Americas (FOCAL) is an independent, non-partisan think-tank dedicated to strengthening Canadian relations with Latin America and the Caribbean through policy dialogue and analysis. It seeks to create new partnerships and policy options throughout the Western Hemisphere through its promotion of good governance, economic prosperity and social justice.

    2. Dominican Republic: Background and U.S. Relations

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    Collection:
    Black Caribbean Literature (BCL)
    Contributers:
    Seelke,Clare Ribando (Author)
    Format:
    Monograph
    Publication Date:
    2012-11-06
    Published:
    Washington DC: Congressional Research Reports
    Location:
    African American Research Center, Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    Notes:
    16 p, This report provides background information on current political and economic conditions in the Dominican Republic, as well as an overview of some of the key issues in US-Dominican relations.

    3. Latin American Economic Outlook 2012: Transforming the State for Development

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    Collection:
    Black Caribbean Literature (BCL)
    Contributers:
    OECD Development Centre (Author)
    Format:
    Book, Whole
    Publication Date:
    Feb 2012
    Published:
    Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development/Organisation de Cooperation et de Developpement Economiques
    Location:
    African American Research Center, Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    Notes:
    164 p., Even in the midst of a global financial crisis, Latin American and Caribbean economies find themselves in better condition than in years past. Latin America must seize this opportunity to design and implement good public policies. The greatest of the long-term objectives of Latin American states remains development: economic growth and structural change that is rapid, sustainable and inclusive. In particular, governments must reduce inequalities in income, public-service delivery and opportunities, as well as promote the diversification of economies, often concentrated on a few primary-product exports. Improved efficiency of public administration is crucial to address both the short-term and long-term dimensions of these challenges. The real change, however, will come if Latin American and Caribbean states carry out meaningful fiscal reforms, making them not only more efficient but also more effective.