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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.
Emsula launches innovative solar power project financed by the IDB
March 25, 2015
Event inaugurated by the President of Honduras Juan Orlando Hernández
On March 20, Embotelladora de Sula S.A. (Emsula) of the Corinsa Group inaugurated the largest photovoltaic rooftop solar system in Latin America in its facilities, located in San Pedro Sula, Honduras.This project was financed with support from the IDB and will contribute 3MW to a facility that bottles soft drinks, juices and purified water for various companies, including Pepsi, Gatorade and Lipton Tea.
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
IDB approves green line for key financial institution in Brazil
January 28, 2014
Loans of up to $125 million to expand access to credit for green projects
The IDB approved a Green Line Partnership with Banco Pine S.A. in Brazil to expand access to financing for environmentally sustainable projects, particularly biofuels and renewable energy projects.
The IDB will provide an unsecured A/B loan of approximately $125 million to Banco Pine for working capital and long-term loans in these sectors, and to finance capital expenditures.
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.
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.
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 to present diversity of African descendants in Central America
October 18, 2011
A documentary film unveils history and identify of African descendants from the Caribbean Coast in Nicaragua
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) will hold a special film presentation “The Black Creoles: Memories and Identities,” at the IDB Headquarters in Washington, D.C. on October 24 in recognition of the International Year for People of African Descent and the Month of Autonomy in Nicaragua.
IDB and Brazilian Government host Conference on development impact of World Cups
September 16, 2011
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the Brazilian Ministry of Sports have teamed up to organize a conference on how major sports events can leave a positive and lasting development impact.
Is urban heritage preservation sustainable?
September 17, 2010
Leading experts in the preservation and revitalization of historic urban centers will gather at the Inter-America Development Bank next week to examine the lessons learned by 10 cities that undertook pioneering efforts in this field.
The two-day meeting, which is open the media, will feature short presentations on the experience of 10 cities in vastly different settings that have each carried out ambitious programs to restore and preserve historic districts as part of a broad strategy to generate jobs, attract tourists and protect cultural heritage.