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What does a trivia game have to do with the IDB?
December 01, 2014
QuizUp joins forces with the Inter-American Development Bank to promote climate change awareness
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and QuizUp invite you to test your knowledge in climate change related issues with a new trivia topic in one of the world’s fastest growing games. Each round consists of seven timed questions developed by IDB’s in-house specialists.
IDB President Luis Alberto Moreno and PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi to Unveil Groundbreaking Nutrition Project
October 06, 2014
On eve of World Food Day, IDB-PepsiCo Foundation will Launch Program in Four Countries
Inter-American Development Bank President Luis Alberto Moreno and PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi will host a media breakfast on Wednesday, October 15th in Washington, D.C. to announce a major partnership on a ground-breaking nutrition project in four countries: Colombia, Guatemala, Mexico, and Peru.
Hungry Planet: What the World Eats
April 24, 2014
The exhibition includes photographs of 30 families in 24 countries, to understand humankind’s oldest social activity: eating
"Hungry Planet", a photographic exhibition by the photojournalits Peter Menzel and the writer Faith D'Aluisio, presented by the Infrastructure and Environment Sector of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is a visual walk-through portraying eating habits of different families around the world.
IDB announces 25 young people chosen for Social Innovation for Development Program
October 21, 2013
Organized along with Verb Inc., Dell Social Innovation Challenge and Ashoka, the program aims to create a network of young social innovators working to development their communities
Discussion on Economic Opportunities for Latin American and Caribbean Youth Comes to Capitol Hill
September 14, 2012
Multilateral Investment Fund Releases New Strategy for Youth Training Projects
The Multilateral Investment Fund (MIF), a member of the Inter-American Development Bank Group held a panel discussion on Capitol Hill on Friday, September 14 from 10:00-11:30am on the topic “Developing Opportunities for Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship in Latin America and the Caribbean.”
Young performers from Rio slums visit DC high school to show a way toward a brighter future
September 10, 2012
Media invited to workshop and performance at Bell Multicultural High School on Friday, Sept. 14
A group of 20 young Brazilian artists from Rio de Janeiro slums will spend the day at Bell Multicultural High School in Washington, D.C. on Friday, Sept. 14 to show how the performing arts are helping young people stay away from gang violence and prepare for full-time employment.
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.
Spain officially approved its contribution to the SM2015 Initiative
December 05, 2011
MADRID, Spain - The Government of Spain has officially finalized its contribution to the Salud Mesoamérica 2015 Initiative for an amount of $42 million, to be disbursed between 2012 and 2016.
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.
IDB to Promote Early Childhood Development Strategies
June 28, 2011
IDB President and First Lady of Colombia to host debate on strategies to guarantee social protection, education, nutrition and health for children
Luis Alberto Moreno, President of the Inter-American Development Bank, and Maria Clemencia Rodriguez de Santos, First Lady of Colombia, will lead a panel discussion on Early Childhood Development issues in Latin America and the Caribbean at IDB headquarters in Washington, DC, on June 29.