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Most Caribbean businesses are either innovative or potentially innovative but still face challenges, according to a new report by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). This edition delves into the critical role of innovation in driving economic growth and productivity in the Caribbean region. In...

The selected proposals come from Barbados, Belize, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Mexico, and Trinidad and Tobago. The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and its innovation laboratory, IDB Lab, have announced the results of their Sargassum Innovation Quest: Building Resilient Coastal Ecosystems...

Online media registration is now open for this gathering of financial and economic leaders from Latin American and the Caribbean.  The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and IDB Invest will hold the 2025 Annual Meetings of their Boards of Governors in Chile on March 26-30. Economic and financial...

The value of exports from Latin America and the Caribbean grew by an estimated 4.1% in 2024, recovering from a 1.6% decline in 2023, according to the latest Trade Trends Estimates for Latin America and the Caribbean, a report published by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). Drawing on data...

The Inter-American Development Bank (“IDB” or “IADB”), rated Aaa/AAA (Moody’s/S&P), priced its largest-ever single tranche Kangaroo bond, a AUD $900 million 5-year Sustainable Development Bond Kangaroo benchmark. The bond pays a semi-annual coupon of 4.450% and matures on January 21, 2030.

The Inter-American Development Bank (“IDB” or “IADB”), rated Aaa/AAA (Moody’s/S&P), priced a new $4.25 billion 5-year Global Sustainable Development Bond benchmark. The transaction pays a semi-annual coupon of 4.500% and matures on February 15, 2030.