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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
IDB, EU and Spain reaffirm commitment to renewable and efficient energy in the Caribbean
September 26, 2014
NEW YORK – Representatives of the European Union (EU), the Kingdom of Spain and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) today signed a joint declaration reinforcing their collaboration in the field of renewable energy and energy efficiency in the Caribbean.
Ministerial Statement on Electricity Integration in Mesoamerica
June 28, 2013
Representatives of the six Central American countries, joined by representatives of the Governments of Belize, Colombia, the Dominican Republic and Mexico, today signed the following statement, at the conclusion of a meeting held at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and co-sponsored by the U. S. Department of State.
Call for Proposals: 2013 IDEAS Energy Innovation Contest
June 25, 2013
New edition of IDEAS contest seeks proposals to promote innovative energy solutionsin Latin America and the Caribbean
Proposals must be submitted by August 15, 2013 via the www.iadb.org/ideas website
The 2013 IDEAS Energy Innovation Contest has launched a new call for proposals for improving energy efficiency and expanding access to renewable energy in Latin America and the Caribbean.
NFL Players, Mandelas to Promote Road Safety
May 03, 2013
Events to be held in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and Washington, DC
On Thursday, May 9th, National Football League stars will ditch their shoulder pads to don soccer cleats for a match in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, in an international road safety campaign designed to curb traffic deaths among young people.
IDB to help Haiti recover from Hurricane Sandy
November 12, 2012
Support for repairing damaged infrastructure, reactivating agriculture
The Inter-American Development will provide Haiti’s government financial aid to start recovering from damage caused by the deadly rains and floods triggered by Hurricane Sandy.
Haitian authorities met with IDB officials last week in Port-au-Prince and agreed to focus the assistance on rebuilding transport infrastructure, revitalizing agriculture and reinforcing river banks to mitigate flooding.
Haiti, IDB agree on actions to speed up projects
August 13, 2012
At a meeting with President Martelly, Prime Minister Lamothe and cabinet ministers
The government of Haiti and the Inter-American Development Bank have agreed on a series of plans of action to accelerate the execution of projects in six key sectors: agriculture, education, energy, transport, water and sanitation and private sector development.
2012 IDEAS Energy Innovation Contest for the Caribbean
July 13, 2012
Winning innovative ideas identified
Over 180 innovative ideas were submitted for the 2012 IDEAS Energy Innovation Contest for the Caribbean, which supports the development of innovative projects promoting renewable energies and improving energy efficiency.
The 2012 IDEAS contest calls for innovative proposals to promote sustainable energy technologies in the Caribbean
February 15, 2012
The 2012 IDEAS Energy Innovation Contest for the Caribbean was launched today.
Awards of up to US$200,000 are offered for projects and enterprises which promote energy efficiency and access to renewable energy in the Caribbean region.
Applications from Antigua and Barbada, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago are invited.
UKAid from the Department of Intern
For the first time, Latin American and Caribbean Carbon Forum to be held in the Caribbean
June 18, 2010
Members of the media are invited to save the date of the 5th Latin American and Caribbean Carbon Forum which will be held in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, from October 13 to 15.