Explores the success of a new initiative that co-ordinates the work of donor agencies to reduce poverty in Bolivia. With per capita income of just $1,000 and social indicators on a par with sub-Saharan Africa rather than its more successful neighbors Argentina, Chile or Venezuela, Bolivia is one of the poorest countries in Latin America. 10% of children are undernourished. Average school attendance is less than seven years. Entrenched vested interests hamper foreign investment in the economy, while the landlocked geography of the country itself limits access to export markets. But there are signs of change. Inflation has fallen and Bolivia’s huge external debt has been eased under new debt redemption programs. For more information on this episode, please visit the LIFE site.
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