A Rebound in the Region's Exports
Learn why exports from Latin America and the Caribbean increased more than 31% in the first half of 2021, despite the pandemic.
OUR EVENTS BRING TOGETHER IDB EXPERTS AND THOUGHT LEADERS:
The Infrastructure Investment Imperative
COP26 World Leaders Summit
IDB Leadership on Paris Agreement Goals
2021 Latin American and Caribbean Macroeconomic Report
The region could grow by more than 4% this year. A more positive scenario foresees 5.2% growth, but more pessimistic assumptions estimate only 0.8% growth. Explore the IDB's new Macroeconomic Report to parse the numbers and learn what the region can do to bounce back stronger.
Economic Institutions for a Resilient Caribbean
To build resilience against external shocks and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, Caribbean countries must advance key fiscal and financial reforms that range from stronger tax and pensions systems to improved debt and financial management.
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.
2020 IDB LATIN AMERICA AND CARIBBEAN COUNTRY SUPPORT
$21.6B
IN APPROVED FINANCING
Immediate response and long-term strategy
$9B
IDB Invest financing available for the private sector
$1B
FOR COVID-19 VACCINE FINANCING
Toilets are agents of change in rural Bolivia
Ecological dry toilets have improved the lives of more than 5,000 families in Bolivia, who now have sanitation services appropriate to their geographic and cultural context.
In Suriname, the Future of Technology is Female and Fab
An initiative designed to spark innovation and economic diversification in Suriname is bringing more women into technology careers and inspiring a generation.
Pandemic Paves A Virtual Path For Rehabilitation
A training program at a correctional facility in The Bahamas adapts to overcome the constraints imposed by COVID-19, supporting inmates in their future reintegration into society.
