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IDB launches 2020 call for proposals for regional projects in Latin America and Caribbean
February 11, 2020
Deadline for accepting proposals for Regional Public goods is April 15, 2020
On February 14, 2020, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) will launch the 2020 Call for Proposals for the Regional Public Goods (RPG) Initiative in Latin America and the Caribbean, which supports projects involving three or more countries.
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IDB Group will meet with the Civil Society representatives from Latin America and the Caribbean in Bolivia
October 10, 2017
Event will be in Santa Cruz from November 8-9 and will examine topics on innovation sustainable development in the region
***The event will be transmitted via Livestream***
Representatives of the civil society organizations from 26 countries throughout Latin America and the Caribbean will meet in Bolivia on November 8-9 to host the XVII Annual Meeting of the IDB Group-Civil Society.
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.
Civil society representatives from Latin America and the Caribbean to meet with the IDB Group to discuss sustainable growth
November 03, 2016
Gathering organized by the Inter-American Development Bank in the Dominican Republic Nov. 8-9 will examine climate change, gender and security, road safety and public health, as well as tax policy
***The event will be transmitted live via Livestream ***
Inter-American Development Bank to hold Annual Meeting in Nassau, The Bahamas
February 11, 2016
Online media registration is now available for April 7–10 gathering of Latin American and Caribbean leaders
Spotlight on economic challenges, private sector opportunities, urban development, global economic challenges, disaster management
The Inter-American Development Bank Group will hold its Annual Mee
IDB’s new accountability mechanism becomes effective
September 09, 2010
The new Independent Consultation and Investigation Mechanism (ICIM) started operations as part of the Inter-American Development Bank’s efforts to increase the transparency, accountability and effectiveness of its operations.
The Board of Executive Directors declared that the ICIM is effective as of September 9, 2010. The ICIM can now address complaints filed by individuals or groups who feel affected by projects financed by the IDB.
Julie Katzman named IDB Interim Executive Vice President
July 07, 2010
Inter-American Development Bank President Luis Alberto Moreno made the following announcement to IDB staff today
I would like to inform you that Mr. Daniel Zelikow has tendered his resignation from his position as Executive Vice President of the Bank and informed the Board of Executive Directors in that regard today.
I have asked Julie T. Katzman to serve as interim Executive Vice President while we work to fill the position on a permanent basis. Ms. Katzman will continue to fulfill her duties as General Manager of the Multilateral Investment Fund (MIF).
Cross Debarment: A new global tool against corruption
April 28, 2010
The cross debarment agreement signed recently by the world’s top multilateral banks is a milestone for the anticorruption agenda. Due to come into force by mid-year, the agreement says that if one Multilateral Development Bank (MDB) declares a firm or individual ineligible for procurement contracts because of fraud and corruption, then all the other MDBs will do the same.
IDB to hold business seminar on infrastructure projects in Latin America
April 12, 2007
The Inter-American Development Bank will hold its annual Business Seminar on Financing Public and Private Infrastructure Projects in Latin America and the Caribbean on April 19 and 20 at its Washington, D.C. headquarters.
In line with IDB President Luis Alberto Moreno’s emphasis on promoting the development of renewable energy sources in the region, particularly biofuels, the seminar will highlight the Bank’s activities in this sector. Experts will also discuss the IDB’s Sustainable Energy and Climate Change Initiative (SECCI), as well as carbon finance and energy conservation.
IDB promotes Opportunities for the Majority initiative in Colombia
March 23, 2007
Colombian President Alvaro Uribe Vélez, Inter-American Development Bank President Luis Alberto Moreno and Professor C.K. Prahalad yesterday held a seminar with over 500 Colombian business leaders, representatives of nongovernmental organizations, academics and politicians to urge the private sector, government and civil society to find innovative ways of reducing poverty.