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The Smart Fight Against Beach Erosion and Natural Disasters in Barbados
March 04, 2013
The construction of a kilometer-long boardwalk between Rockley and Coconut Court on the southern coast of Barbados is not only a tourist attraction—it also provides safe access to beaches and has increased beach width by nearly 20 meters.
Haiti agriculture: growing investments
April 25, 2012
Highlights from rural development projects funded by the Inter-American Development Bank in Haiti
Agriculture remains a key sector for Haiti, as half of its population lives in rural areas. Together with other donors, the IDB supports the Haitian government’s national agricultural plan, which seeks to address the sector’s structural problems. The IDB’s sector knowledge and experience from before the earthquake define its comparative strength and to make the sector a continued priority over the next four years.
Two Years On, Haiti Turns a Page
January 09, 2012
As it approaches the second anniversary of the January 2010 earthquake, Haiti is determined to show the world that it is “open for business”
Paraguay and the IDB: partners in development
December 15, 2011
Paraguay is a founding member of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the Bank’s partner in development
Through an ongoing process of cooperation, financing has been provided to the Paraguay to carry out major works, which have spurred the country’s economy. This year, the Bank’s portfolio of projects in execution in Paraguay totals 27 sovereign guarantee operations for $755.27 million, of which $445.9 million are pending disbursement.
Haiti: solar-powered safety
October 06, 2011
IDB-GEF green energy project improves public lighting in two camps for earthquake victims
Insufficient public lighting is a major concern in Haiti’s camps for earthquake victims, as darkness provides cover for criminals preying on residents. In the months following the quake, as sexual assaults and robberies mounted, some camp managers resorted to curfews to try to curb violence.