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Civil Society

Civil Society

The Civil Society Group, through active engagement and knowledge exchange with civil society organizations, positions the IDB Group as a leading regional knowledge institution and strengthens its commitment to advancing sustainable and inclusive development in Latin America and the Caribbean.

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Key Documents Civil Society Team

Through interactions, conversations, dialogues, and public consultations with CSOs, we work to:

Knowledge Exchange

Ensure that the knowledge and experiences of CSOs are shared with the IDB Group and play a central role in the Group’s strategic dialogues.

Meaningful Engagement

Enhance development effectiveness and the impact of our operations by fostering more meaningful engagement with Civil Society.

Stakeholder Community

Build a strong stakeholder community that promotes cooperation, best-practice exchange, and shared understanding across Latin America and the Caribbean.

CSO Engagement Strategy

Implement the IDB Group–Civil Society Engagement Strategy and its corresponding Action Plan.

CSO Role

Highlight the leadership and essential role of Civil Society as a key stakeholder of the IDB Group.

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The Civil Society Group is currently undergoing a review and renewal process of the IDB Group’s Civil Society Engagement Strategy.

If you are interested in learning more about this process, we invite you to complete the following form.

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Annual Meeting 2026
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IDB Group -Civil Society Engagement Strategy
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Action Plan for Implementation of the IDB Group-Civil Society Engagement Strategy for Operations and Initiatives
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Annexes to the Action Plan for Implementation of the IDB Group-Civil Society Engagement Strategy

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IDB Group Corporate Strategy Impact+
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Public sector

We support governments in Latin America and the Caribbean to foster sustainable and inclusive development.

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Country projects

Learn about our diverse projects and initiatives in support of sustainable and inclusive development in Latin America and the Caribbean.

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