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Mexico invests in agricultural, inclusive and sustainable development with IDB support
December 05, 2019
The National Financial for Agricultural, Rural, Forestry and Fisheries Development will promote technological innovation projects with an impact on productivity and environmental sustainability, facilitating access to financing for the country's small and medium production units
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved a conditional credit line for investment projects (CCLIP) and a first program under this credit line, in order to increase the productivity of the agricultural sector, rural financial inclusion an
IDB will hold Policy Dialogue and Forum on Better Management and Public Expenditure
October 31, 2019
Decision-makers and experts from Latin American and Caribbean countries will hold the Regional Fiscal Policy Dialogue and the Third International Forum of the Decentralization Network and Subnational Fiscal Management in Sao Paulo, Brazil, which will address the issue of better management and quality of public spending
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), through the Fiscal Management Division, will conduct the Regional Fiscal Policy Dialogue and the Third International Forum of the Decentralization and Subnational Fiscal Management Network of Latin America and the
Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico win the Gobernarte 2019 Award with innovative ideas
September 23, 2019
The sixth edition of the “Gobernarte 2019 - Eduardo Campos Prize” contest of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) identified four innovative ideas for data use and citizen services presented by subnational governments of Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico as winners of this edition of the contest.
Advances in key fiscal expenditure to finance climate change
August 29, 2019
SANTIAGO, Chile – Advances on the basic elements to build a methodology that identifies public spending on climate change and produces information for decision makers, has been the main result of a regional workshop conducted by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the Ministry of Finance of Chile, in collaboration with regional and international institutions and with governments of Latin America and the Caribbean.
Study analyzes challenges faced by Central America as it seeks sustainable development
July 19, 2019
A new publication uses analysis of trade, investment, migration, the financial sector, raw materials, and natural resources to propose policy options
The Inter-American Development Bank and the Latin American Center for Competitiveness and Sustainable Development (CLACDS) of INCAE Business School have presented in San Jose, Costa Rica, a book entitled “The Future of Central America: Challenges for Sustainable Development”, w
IDB launches the 6th edition of Gobernarte to reward ideas in using data and services
July 01, 2019
Subnational governments in Latin America and the Caribbean will be able to apply and send their proposals before August 21st
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) launches the 6th edition of the Award "Gobernarte: The Art of Good Government – Eduardo Campos Award," which this will award the best initiatives in subnational governments in Latin America and the Caribbean.
IDB and SmartFilms® Cell-Phone Film Festival Launch Citizen-Security Category
June 17, 2019
Contest seeks short films on crime prevention and citizen security in Latin America and the Caribbean by young people and professionals
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the SmartFilms® Film Festival today launched a new citizen-security contest category and is calling for submissions on the theme “I am not afraid to enjoy my city.”
Cartoonist from Paraguay wins contest on the future of work sponsored by the IDB
June 11, 2019
COMPETITION OF CARTOONS AND ILLUSTRATIONS RECEIVED 365 PROPOSALS
CARTOONIST FROM ECUADOR WIN THE FAVORITE CHOSEN BY THE PUBLIC
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) announced that the cartoonist from Paraguay Manuel González was selected by the jury as the winner of the Third Cartoon and Illustrations Contest: The Future of Work in Latin America and the Caribbean, with his piece "La historia del robo".
Latin America and the Caribbean: Public revenues rebound in 2017 after dip in 2016
March 25, 2019
SANTIAGO, Chile – The average tax-to-GDP ratio in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) rose to 22.8% in 2017, a gain of 0.2 percentage points from 2016, according to Revenue Statistics in Latin America and the Caribbean 2019.
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.