Fostering the entrepreneurial activity in Latin America and the Caribbean: Suggests for projects formulation

Programs and policies to foster entrepreneurship are increasingly being promoted in Latin America and the Caribbean. Small municipalities, civil society organizations and different government agencies are implementing initiatives to disseminate the entrepreneurship culture and to facilitate the creation of new firms. The present document portrays guidelines and practical case studies to support these organizations in the design of projects that will effectively foster entrepreneurship in Latin America and the Caribbean. Permission is granted to reproduce this paper in whole or in part for noncommercial purposes only and with proper attribution to the author(s), the Sustainable Development Department, and the Inter-American Development Bank. Publication available in Spanish only.