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Public and private-sector leaders highlight IDB’s role in transforming the region
September 27, 2019
The IDB invited leaders from across the region to celebrate its 60th anniversary
Washington, D.C. -- The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) today concluded its official 60th anniversary celebration with a “Voices for Development” seminar, where leaders discussed the importance of women’s empowerment, sustainable infrastructure and the challenges that the digital revolution represents for institutions.
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.
Latin America & Caribbean will need 23 million health and education professionals by 2040
January 29, 2019
A new IDB study from the series The future of work in Latin America and the Caribbean estimates that the region will need 12 million teachers, 3 million doctors and 8 million nurses by the year 2040.
The study also highlights that jobs in education and health are good
International BASE Forum conference to focus on the business potential of the low-income market in Mexico
June 03, 2015
Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to bring together business leaders, financial institutions, investors and government officials during the BASE III International Forum from June 29 to July 1 in the Centro Banamex in Mexico City
Low-income housing market offers new business opportunities in Mexico
May 12, 2015
Growth of the housing market for low-income people in México will be a central theme during the BASE III Forum International, to be held in Mexico City June 29-July 1
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) estimates that the housing market for the base of the pyramid in México –those people whose income is below $10 a day– grew 25 percent between 2000 and 2010, reaching $40 billion annually. Mexicans spend more on housing (24 percent of their total spending) than on anything other than food.
New IDB study reveals success factors in business models for low-income family housing
June 25, 2014
Report outlines innovative schemes that invigorate the market, with private sector participation
IDB to support expansion of CEMEX microfinance program for low-income families
June 28, 2011
More than 750,000 low-income families in Mexico, Colombia, Costa Rica, Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic to benefit from the project
Patrimonio Hoy, the housing microfinance program of CEMEX, will expand lending to low-income families in Mexico and four other Latin American countries with a partial credit guarantee of up to $10 million from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). As many as 750,000 families over the next five years are expected to benefit from this project.
IDB releases its 2010 Development Effectiveness Report
March 23, 2011
Report evaluates Bank’s efforts in measuring its development impact in Latin America and the Caribbean
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has made strides to boost transparency, accountability and enhance the development impact of its investments in Latin America and the Caribbean, according to the new edition of the IDB’s 2010 Development Effectiveness Overview.
Mexico’s Mi Tienda will expand operations with IDB assistance
December 16, 2009
The Inter-American Development Bank has approved a $2 million loan to help finance the expansion of operations of Mi Tienda, a Mexican company with a social mission to benefit low-income families by improving rural supply chain efficiency and raising small grocery stores' sales and productivity.