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SDG, urban and housing issues highlighted in IDB 2018 Sustainability Report

Wednesday, April 3, 2019 - 17:11
The IDB launches its new sustainability report with a focus on housing and urban issues The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) launched its 2018 Sustainability Report, featuring projects, initiatives, and research, with a focus on housing and urban issues in the context of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

IDB and GCF partnership set to implement projects in Argentina and Paraguay

Tuesday, March 19, 2019 - 17:25
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) received the first tranche of the financial contribution from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) this week. The funds will be used to start implementation of the projects “Promoting risk mitigation instruments and finance for renewable energy and energy efficiency investments” in Argentina and “Promoting Private Sector Investments in Energy Efficiency in the Industrial Sector” in Paraguay.

IDB launches Superheroes of Development contest to recognize executing agencies

Monday, March 4, 2019 - 18:41
In its second edition, the call for proposals will be open from March 4th to May 17th, 2019. The Superheroes of Development Award will recognize executing agencies of IDB-financed projects that have successfully addressed challenges during its implementation. The contest will identify eight finalists from across Latin America and the Caribbean who will travel to IDB’s Headquarters in Washington, D.C. to present their solutions.

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).