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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.
Latin American and Caribbean Women: Better Educated, Lower Paid
October 15, 2012
Even with more education than men, women are still concentrated in lower-paid occupations such as teaching, health care or the service sector.
When comparing men and women of the same age and educational level, men earn 17 percent more than women in Latin America.
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 fuels impact investing in Latin America
February 13, 2012
More than $110 million of impact investing resources were mobilized by the IDB over the past 18 months to finance profitable projects that bring about social change
Despite stellar economic performance in recent years, Latin America and the Caribbean still have a long way to go to address pressing development needs, such as reducing poverty, improving educational outcomes and enhancing access to reliable health services.
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.
A chance for a better life
July 25, 2011
IDB helps provide life skills training and job placement for more than 47,000 Dominican at-risk youth
Social Transformation – story of a young future top chef
Improving housing conditions in Paraguay
June 27, 2011
An innovative way of allowing low-income families to afford home improvements
IDB expects to provide more than $500 million to help Latin America and Caribbean prepare for natural disasters
March 10, 2011
Financial disaster preparedness is a growing concern in Latin America and the Caribbean. Last year the region saw devastating earthquakes in Chile and Haiti and an active hurricane season that impacted Central America and Mexico. In addition, the La Niña-related weather phenomenon has brought severe flooding to Venezuela, Colombia and Brazil, among others.
IDB backs base-of-the-pyramid business models in Latin America and the Caribbean
March 09, 2011
Projects aim to boost income and improve quality of life of low-income people with companies, governments and NGOs
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is teaming up with companies, governments and non-governmental organizations in novel projects to generate new business models that provide low-income people in Latin America and the Caribbean with quality goods and services, improved earning opportunities and enhanced living standards.
Recycling: an opportunity for change in Colombia
February 14, 2011
Colombians change their life and transform their family’s financial situation through a recycling project supported by the IDB
Óscar Restrepo never imagined that recycling garbage could change his life. Previously a construction worker, he now owns a small business that gives him a monthly income of US$490 a month; six years ago his monthly earnings were only US$40.