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IDB Lab and Meta Announce Results of the Metaverse Communities Challenge

March 22, 2023
The innovation laboratory of the Inter-American Development Bank, IDB Lab, and Meta announced the ten communities selected to be grantees of the Metaverse Communities Challenge. This Challenge was launched to deepen the understanding of how people explore and build metaverse communities and to contribute to positive social and economic impact for underserved populations throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.
2023-03-22

IDB, Partners Lead UN 2023 Water Sessions on Innovation in Latin America and the Caribbean

March 22, 2023
Most important event on water and sanitation in a generation to explore water’s importance to sustainable development and the future of our planet.
2023-03-22

IDB Signs Important Agreements with Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Honduras and Uruguay at Annual Meeting

March 21, 2023
The presence of Governors and international partners enabled the signing of 13 credit contracts and other agreements within the meeting’s framework.
2023-03-21

IDB Launches 2023 Call for Regional Projects in Latin America and the Caribbean

March 20, 2023
Users must register before May 8th, 2023. Deadline for accepting proposals from registered users is May 22nd, 2023 The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) launched the 2023 Call for Proposals for the Regional Public Goods (RPG) Initiative in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), which supports regional projects involving three or more countries.
2023-03-21

Governors Embrace Vision, Priorities and Plans for the IDB Group

March 19, 2023
PANAMA CITY – The Boards of Governors of the Inter-American Development Bank and IDB Invest approved resolutions that will shape the future of IDB, IDB Invest, and IDB Lab – which together make up the IDB Group. The Governors also expressed support for the IDB new President’s vision and priorities.
2023-03-19

IDB Report Highlights Policies for Economic Recovery Amid Global Financial Uncertainty

March 19, 2023
Countries in Latin America and the Caribbean need to rise to the challenge to lower inflation and reduce the public debt burden in 2023, the Inter-American Development Bank’s (IDB) annual Macroeconomic Report says.  Also, it is critical for the region’s countries to address the triple challenge of growing social demands, limited fiscal resources, and low productivity and growth. 
2023-03-19

New Canadian Program to Promote Adoption of Nature-Based Solutions

March 19, 2023
PANAMA CITY – The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and Canada have partnered to encourage the adoption of nature-based solutions (NBS) in Latin America and the Caribbean through a new CAD$5 million program funded by the government of Canada.
2023-03-19

IDB and Croatia to Promote Education and Digital Transformation

March 19, 2023
Both parties will collaborate to develop the region's life skills and digital transformation. PANAMA CITY – The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the Croatian Ministry of Finance signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on projects that reduce inequality in Latin America and the Caribbean.
2023-03-19

IDB and Caribbean Shipping Association Accelerate Decarbonization of the Shipping Industry

March 18, 2023
The partnership reinforces the commitment to support the decarbonization of the maritime transport sector, reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Latin America and the Caribbean.
2023-03-18