Finance Department - Inter-American Development Bank

IADB’s Triple-A Credit Rating

Main Aspects of IADB Debt Securities

Backed by the callable capital of the highly rated non-borrowing member countries

Solid membership support

Preferred creditor status

“Cooperative” institution in which the borrowing countries are co-owners

Conservative risk management

Strong operating and financial performance on a consistent basis

Ratings Reports from Standard & Poor's and Moody's Investors Service

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Standard & Poor's Summary Analysis
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