INTERACTIVE: 15 Years of Improving Lives
The IDB has changed to meet the needs of a constantly evolving region. Explore a timeline of our recent work – from paving roads and digitizing government to preventing crime and fighting the pandemic.
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
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
How do you face a pandemic without water or electricity?
Ready access to water and electricity is essential to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic, prevent coronavirus from spreading, and save lives. How are countries in the region doing it?
Turning Trash into Treasure: Tackling Sargassum in Jamaica
Millions of tons of sargassum murky the Caribbean coast each year, harming communities and tourism. In Jamaica, an entrepreneur is turning this waste into an opportunity for growth and innovation.
Lessons From Cardamom for a Green Recovery
Guatemala is the world’s largest producer of “the queen of spices” – and a sustainable production model may be the key ingredient.
