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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 Me
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 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.
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.
IDB and Nordic Development Fund partner to help Latin American and Caribbean cities to address climate change
March 20, 2012
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay – The Nordic Development Fund (NDF) will provide a contribution of 2.1 million euros (US$2,780,000) to support an Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) project to execute climate change action plans in emerging and sustainable cities in Latin America and the Caribbean.
NDF resources will be used to finance the development of climate change adaptation and mitigation action plans for midsize cities in Bolivia, Honduras and Nicaragua.
IDB and Global Development Network to provide grant for collaborative research on the Latin American and Caribbean region and Asia
March 15, 2012
Research grant supports comparative regional studies on macroeconomic volatility and urbanization
The deadline for submission of proposal is April 16, 2012
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and Global Development Network (GDN) have launched call for proposals for collaborative research grants on two themes of global development challenges.
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.