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IDB launches 2017 Call for Proposals to promote Regional Public Goods in Latin America and the Caribbean
February 24, 2017
The deadline for accepting proposals is April 26th, 2017
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) launched the 2017 Call for Proposals of the Initiative for the Promotion of Regional Public Goods in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), which supports projects aimed at resolving shared challenges and seizing opportunities for development through regional cooperation among at least three countries. Since 2004, the RPG Initiative has financed 140 projects, investing a total of more than US$103 million.
IDB and Maersk Group join forces to expand the ConnectAmericas support to SMEs
March 14, 2016
SeaLand, Maersk Group regional shipping company, and ConnectAmericas signed a collaboration agreement for two years
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and SeaLand, Maersk Group regional shipping company, signed a partnership agreement that will deliver significant benefits to small and medium sized enterprises affiliated to ConnectAmericas, the first business social network of the Americas that provides business opportunities, training and financing.
The IDB Cultural Center opens “Abstraction Abstracción Abstração: Sophistication in Brazilian Art”
March 27, 2014
The exhibition honoring Brazil explores the country's aesthetic complexity and creativity
Brazilian writer Nélida Piñón to present the Enrique V. Iglesias Chair for Culture and Development at the IDB
September 11, 2013
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) announced that it has invited renowned Brazilian artist and writer Nélida Piñón to present the second lecture of the Enrique V. Iglesias Chair for Culture and Development, which was created to highlight the greatest humanists and cultural promoters in the region. The event will take place in Washington D.C. on December 5, 2013 at Bank headquarters.
Young people with big ideas that transform society
March 14, 2013
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How does one solve old problems? With new ideas
PANAMA CITY – We must listen to the voices of young people, with their fresh ideas and their plans for the future. And especially in Latin America and the Caribbean, the region with the world’s youngest population, where the average age is only 27.
IDB announces partner institutions for the 2012 Cultural Development Program
August 08, 2012
Partner institutions include artistic and cultural institutions and organizations of the Civil Society
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has selected 50 partner institutions to receive financing and technical assistance for cultural development projects in 26 countries. These projects will receive grants under the Cultural Development Program, designed to support artistic and creative endeavors.
Civic culture is key to reduce violence, study finds
May 30, 2012
IDB-sponsored study explores how changes in civic culture are needed to achieve long-term success in mitigating violence
Any successful strategy to prevent violence should include measures to recognize and change behaviors prompted by beliefs, emotions and cultural factors, according to a new study sponsored by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).
IDB extends deadline for submission of proposals for Cultural Development Program
February 07, 2012
IDB Offices in Latin America and the Caribbean will receive applications for financing until February 24, 2012
The Cultural Center of the Inter American Development Bank (IDB) has extended the deadline for submission of small-scale cultural projects aimed at civil society institutions and organizations.
IDB launches Call for Proposals to promote Regional Public Goods in Latin America and the Caribbean
January 31, 2012
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has launched the 2012 Call for Proposals of the Initiative for the Promotion of Regional Public Goods in Latin America and the Caribbean. Proposals will be accepted until March 29th, 2012.
IDB sponsors dialogue between the public and private sectors of CAFTA-DR member countries
January 26, 2012
Thanks to the agreement, trade among the partners grew 23 percent last year