Starts in springEnds Christmas dayHelping friendsAlong the way.Mrs Cluck CluckMakes some tea,Saves the day,As you can see.Important lessonsTo be learned,Discuss with others,Fear be turned.With friends as differentAs chalk and cheese,Diversity rules,If you please.'Monsters', insectsFrom the hills,Animals, Swallows,Shield from chills.Father Christmas,Rudolph too,Helping hands,Our friendship true.
Barbara Stallings Livres



This Element argues that it may be useful to revamp dependency to interpret China's new relationships with developing countries, including Latin America. It does so by discussing the dependency debates, reviewing the way dependency operated in the US-Latin American case, and analysing the growing Chinese presence within a dependency framework.
This publication from the Brookings Institution Press and the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) explores critical economic issues impacting the region. It offers in-depth analysis and insights into policy challenges, development strategies, and socio-economic trends, aiming to inform decision-makers and stakeholders. The collaborative effort underscores the importance of addressing economic disparities and fostering sustainable growth in Latin America and the Caribbean.