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On March 11-14 in Asunción, leaders from the public and private sectors of our 48 member countries will discuss priorities for Latin America and the Caribbean and for expanding the scale and impact of our work.

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A newly approved project aims to raise the share of people with an electronic National Identity Document from under 15% to almost 75%, narrowing social gaps and encouraging economic participation.

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The latest edition of the IDB’s Macroeconomic Report for Latin America and the Caribbean underscores the region’s resilience amid global uncertainty, alongside the need to pursue bold reforms and seize emerging opportunities.

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IDB Approves New Policy-Based Financing Framework to Strengthen Reforms Impact
WASHINGTON — The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved an innovative framework to strengthen support for policy reforms, marking a key milestone in its agenda to raise the quality of reforms, sharpen their focus on results, and maximize their development impact.  The framework strengthens...
Peru to Improve Sustainable River Access in the Amazon with IDB Financing
WASHINGTON — The Board of Executive Directors of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a $130 million loan to improve river access for riverside communities in the Peruvian Amazon. The operation will strengthen the quality of river transport and access to basic services through...
Paraguay to Expand Business Innovation and Training with IDB Support
WASHINGTON — The Board of Executive Directors of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a $10 million loan to strengthen the innovative capacity of companies and entrepreneurs in Paraguay. The operation will support the Business Innovation Program II (PROINNOVA II), which will be...
Bolivia to Modernize Its Social Protection System with IDB Support
WASHINGTON — The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) will support the government of Bolivia with $500 million to strengthen the country’s social protection system and expand direct access to state assistance for the most vulnerable families. The funds will be used to create a new social household...
IDB Group Approves Country Strategy 2026-2030 for Belize to Boost Growth and Private-Sector Investment
WASHINGTON – The Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group) approved a new Country Strategy for Belize for 2026-2030. Aligned with Belize's National Development Plan, “Plan Belize 2.0,” the strategy aims to support sustained, inclusive growth and fiscal stability through increased private...
New Exhibition: ‘Paraguay: A Living Constellation of Memory‘
WASHINGTON — The Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group) presents the exhibition “Paraguay: A Living Constellation of Memory” at the IDB ArtLAC Gallery, located at its headquarters in Washington, D.C. In the context of the 2026 Annual Meetings of the Group in Asunción, Paraguay, the...
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