Mauricio J. Claver-Carone Elected IDB President
Mauricio J. Claver-Carone was elected President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) during an electronic meeting of the Bank’s Board of Governors.
OUR EVENTS BRING TOGETHER IDB EXPERTS AND THOUGHT LEADERS:
Conversation with Nouriel Roubini on the road to recovery
Conversation with Anne Krueger on the power of trade in rebounding from the pandemic
Conversation with Mohamed El-Erian on economic and financial impacts of the coronavirus
THE PATH TO BETTER INFRASTRUCTURE IN LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN
To close its infrastructure gap, Latin America and the Caribbean needs more than investment in new structures. In this new study, the IDB provides an in-depth diagnostic of access, quality, and affordability of infrastructure services in the region.
Challenges and opportunities Post-COVID-19
Regional analysis of policies for a sustained recovery in the medium and long term, focusing on productive policies, social policies and macro-fiscal policies.
Open learning for Latin America and the Caribbean
The coronavirus is changing the way people access education and training opportunities. The IDB has created the #Movingonline initiative, supporting the transition from face-to-face to online training.
Open-Source Digital Solutions to Help Governments and Institutions Respond to Emergencies
The “Zero Line” web application enables citizen services to continue in a time of social distancing.
Economic policy recommendations to combat the effects of the coronavirus
Economic and fiscal policy recommendations to help governments to combat the effects of the coronavirus.
2020 IDB LATIN AMERICA AND CARIBBEAN COUNTRY SUPPORT
Up to
$15B
in disbursements to respond to the crisis
Immediate response and long-term strategy
$7B
IDB Invest financing available for the private sector
$1B
Raised in issuance of public bonds in dollars
Stories of Progress to Steel a Region for the Future
The pandemic is an unprecedented test for the region. And yet, its people are accustomed to fighting for progress in the face of daunting odds. Discover the achievements we’ve supported in recent years and the hope they can offer for tomorrow.
Lasting light for rural communities in Suriname
Over 100 isolated communities in Surinam had only intermittent electricity, mostly from polluting generators. An IDB-financed electrification program brought 24-hour access to energy and light, transforming their quality of life.
The Neediest and the Hardest to Reach: Informal Workers Face the Pandemic
For the millions living day to day across the region, the coronavirus presents an especially bleak reality. What policies can help carry them through the crisis?
