What we do

The IDB partners with countries to combat poverty and promote social equity through programs tailored to local conditions. Working with governments as well as with the private sector, the Bank seeks to achieve sustainable economic growth, increase competitiveness, modernize public institutions, and foster free trade and regional integration.

• Priority initiatives
• Regional initiatives

The IDB uses a variety of instruments to promote development in Latin America and the Caribbean.

• Project Preparation Facilities
• Financial Products
• Institutes

The IDB also shares policy and technical advice to achieve sustainable growth, drawing on the expertise of specialists in fields ranging from urban development to macroeconomics. These experts publish original research and organize numerous seminars each year.

The IDB lends to national, provincial, state and municipal governments as well as autonomous public institutions. Civil society organizations and private sector companies are also eligible for IDB financing.

• Operations
• New Lending Framework, 2005-2008 (in force until 2012)
• Evaluation and Auditing