SNV prioritises renewable energy/biofuels as one of the most important sectors in which we can impact economic and social inclusion. This Comparative Study (in Spanish) presents an analysis of the laws and regulations from across the Latin American region that govern and promote the production and consumption of biofuels. Download the Study...

Global wealth has almost doubled since 1990, but nearly half of the world’s population lives on less than USD 2 per day. Poverty remains a major challenge to sustainable development, environmental security, global stability and a truly global market. Improving the performance and sustainability of local entrepreneurs and small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which represent the backbone of global economic activity, can help achieve inclusive economic growth. Download the publication...

This document (in Spanish) discusses the search for alternative sources of energy to supplant the region’s dependency on hydrocarbons. As a programme of national priority for governments in Central America, biodiesel production is an option that benefits the transport sector among other industries and has the benefit of improving air quality in the region’s cities.
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We are pleased to present the results of SNV Latin America’s scenario planning project exploring potential models for economic development in Central America over the next 20 years. We convened this effort in order to expand the thinking of regional stakeholders about what development means and how it might be achieved. While the region has seen areas of success in improving the state of the economy, and while there are a number of excellent initiatives being proposed to achieve even greater success, we believe that two fundamental challenges have yet to be addressed—both of which may be keeping proposed development efforts from reaching their full potential. Download the document...