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Ecuador issues world's first Sovereign Social Bond, with the support of an IDB guarantee
January 16, 2020
The issuance of $400 million will provide access to housing for more than 24,000 families and will mobilize approximately $1.35 billion in investments
Ecuador has issued a Sovereign Social Bond in the international market for $400 million, becoming the first country in the world to make this type of placement.
Spain makes contribution to IDB’s migration initiative
March 20, 2019
Event on migration analyzes impact on Latin America
MADRID - Spain has made a $5 million contribution to help the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) tackle urgent development challenges posed by the rise of transborder migrations in Latin America and the Caribbean.
The contribution was announced at the conference Migration and Cities: The Road to Inclusive Integration held March 20, 2019 in Madrid.
IDB launches Superheroes of Development contest to recognize executing agencies
March 04, 2019
In its second edition, the call for proposals will be open from March 4th to May 17th, 2019.
The Superheroes of Development Award will recognize executing agencies of IDB-financed projects that have successfully addressed challenges during its implementation. The contest will identify eight finalists from across Latin America and the Caribbean who will travel to IDB’s Headquarters in Washington, D.C. to present their solutions.
The IDB and Mastercard launch a new Resource Center for Digital Transport in Cities
February 21, 2019
The IDB and the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth launch a new Resource Center for Digital Transport
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new Resource Center for Digital Urban Transport in Latin America has been founded, with the support of the Inter-American Development Bank and the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth.
Uruguay to improve living conditions in squatter settlements with support from IDB
October 31, 2018
Third program in a line of credit for investment projects will promote urban integration and the restoration of abandoned buildings in the old quarter of Montevideo
The Inter-American Development Bank has approved a $70 million credit for Uruguay that will finance a multi-pronged program to improve living conditions for people residing in squatter camps and rundown urban areas.
IDB Group and Civil Society discuss sustainable development challenges in Latin America and the Caribbean
November 07, 2017
More than 500 civil society representatives from 26 nations and international experts share knowledge on innovation from the perspective of future jobs, intelligent cities, the digital economy and social innovation
SANTA CRUZ, Bolivia – More than 500 representatives from Latin American and Caribbean Civil Societies organizations met in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, with senior Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) officials to discuss ways to put innovation at the service of sustainable development.
The IDB and Miami Dade College select eighteen startups from Latin America, the Caribbean and South Florida to participate in Demand Solutions Miami 2017
August 21, 2017
Miami Dade College (MDC) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) will host Demand Solutions Miami on Thursday, Oct. 19, at the Wolfson Campus in Downtown Miami.
Eighteen startups in design, fashion, gastronomy, music and multimedia have been selected to participate in a one-of-a-kind conference that will highlight innovation and entrepreneurship that improves lives.
Lowering fiscal and external vulnerability the key to promoting growth in Central America and the Dominican Republic
February 09, 2017
Regional IDB Governors meet in Washington to analyze economic prospects for 2017
The modest recovery in the United States and continuing favorable financial conditions in 2017 will also represent sources of economic stimulus throughout the year for the countries of Central America and the Dominican Republic, which will translate into growth of around 3.9 percent in 2017. Internal financial and monetary reforms should ensure price stability and the health of the banking system.
Better governance and greater integration to determine fate of Latin America and the Caribbean in 2030
December 01, 2016
New Atlantic Council report commissioned by IDB offers contrasting scenarios for crime, democracy, trade and economic growth
The Atlantic Council today released "Latin America and the Caribbean 2030: Future Scenarios," a report commissioned by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) that looks at how the region's countries could evolve over the next 14 years, underscoring how more integration and better governance hold the key to greater prosperity.
Habitat III: Multilateral Development Banks from around the world collaborate to support ‘New Urban Agenda’
October 18, 2016
QUITO, Ecuador – In support of the ‘New Urban Agenda’ adopted this week during the UN-sponsored global Habitat III conference, eight Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) are putting the Agenda’s words into action by issuing a “Joint Statement” expressing their commitment to promote equitable, sustainable, and productive urbanization and urban communities.