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Inter-American Development Bank Group to hold Annual Meeting in Chengdu, China
Thursday, December 20, 2018 - 16:50
Online media registration is available for March 26-31 gathering of Latin American and Caribbean leaders
Spotlight on small and mid-sized firms, green financing, sustainable infrastructure investing
The Inter-American Development Bank Group will hold its Annual Meeting in Chengdu, China, on March 26-31.
Government of France becomes founding donor of IDB Natural Capital Lab
Friday, November 30, 2018 - 17:50
The Government of the French Republic will contribute €24 million to the recently launched Natural Capital Lab of the Inter-American Development Bank, becoming its founding donor. France’s Minister of the Economy and Finance, Bruno Le Maire, and IDB President Luis Alberto Moreno today signed a letter of intent concerning the contribution on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
IDB launches Blue Tech Challenge with up to US$2M in funding for Blue Economy proposals
Monday, September 24, 2018 - 16:32
The IDB through its Multilateral Investment Fund (MIF), Natural Capital Lab, Sustainable Islands Platform, and in alliance with the Compete Caribbean Partnership Facility, which is also supported by DFID, CDB and the Government of Canada, will identify firms and organizations looking to pilot and scale up business models that use cutting edge technologies to contribute to the sustainable management of oceans, marine ecosystems and coastal resources.
IDB launches report detailing steps to help avoid social conflicts
Monday, September 10, 2018 - 16:02
A new report by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) identifies ten key elements that can help projects improve their sustainability and reduce potential social conflicts, from proper community engagement and legal foundations to adequate monitoring of results.
Belize to reduce climate vulnerability with IDB assistance
Wednesday, December 6, 2017 - 19:00
US$10 million loan to benefit 103,503 people in Belize City and Caye Caulker
Belize will seek to reduce its vulnerability to climate change and risk with the implementation of climate resilience measures in the tourism sector and the improvement of disaster risk management governance, through a US$10 million loan from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). The project is expected to directly or indirectly benefit 103,503 people living in Belize City and Caye Caulker.
Colombia to promote environmental and socio-economic sustainability with IDB assistance
Monday, December 4, 2017 - 19:00
A $100 million loan will help improve management of natural capital and production opportunities in 170 municipalities
Colombia will promote environmental and socio-economic sustainability in 170 municipalities affected by the country’s recently-ended conflict with help from a $100 million loan approved by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).
Bolivia will improve natural disaster risk management with IDB support
Wednesday, November 22, 2017 - 19:00
A $40 million loan will benefit 5,477 homes in the Rocha and Alpacoma basins
Bolivia will seek to improve its resilience to climate events through the reduction of risks in disaster-prone areas with a $40 million loan from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).
The IDB and Miami Dade College select eighteen startups from Latin America, the Caribbean and South Florida to participate in Demand Solutions Miami 2017
Monday, August 21, 2017 - 13:58
Miami Dade College (MDC) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) will host Demand Solutions Miami on Thursday, Oct. 19, at the Wolfson Campus in Downtown Miami.
Eighteen startups in design, fashion, gastronomy, music and multimedia have been selected to participate in a one-of-a-kind conference that will highlight innovation and entrepreneurship that improves lives.
IDB, Government and private sector discuss ways to ensure Belize’s sustainable development
Friday, July 28, 2017 - 20:43
Belize City, Belize– Top executives from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) visited Belize this week to discuss with key government officials and representatives of the private sector ways of deepening their partnership and cooperation to ensure the country’s sustainable development.
IDB approves multi-donor trust fund to support sustainable project delivery
Wednesday, May 17, 2017 - 03:00
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB Group) approved the NDC Pipeline Accelerator Multi-Donor Trust Fund (ACL), a new instrument to increase support for enhancing the planning, design and preparation of infrastructure projects and portfolios. The ACL will help countries in Latin America and the Caribbean align public and private-sector investments with their national commitments under the Paris Climate Agreement (referred to as Nationally Determined Contributions, NDC) and sustainable development objectives.