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Ilan Goldfajn Elected IDB President
November 20, 2022
(Updated to add the starting date)
Ilan Goldfajn was elected president of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) today during a Special Meeting of the Bank’s Board of Governors. The meeting was held at IDB Headquarters in Washington, D.C., with delegations attending virtually and in person.
Nominated by Brazil, Goldfajn will take office for a five-year term on December 19, 2022.
2022-11-20
IDB Announces Winners of 2022 Superheroes of Development Initiative
October 20, 2022
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) announced the four winners of the fifth Superheroes of Development contest, which rewards creative and innovative solutions used in development projects financed by the IDB, IDB Invest and IDB Lab (IDB Group) in Latin America and the Caribbean.
2022-10-20
IDB Group Organizes Inaugural BIDAcademy Knowledge Week
June 14, 2022
International experts will share groundbreaking knowledge on issues shaping the future of the region.
The IDB Group is launching the first BIDAcademy Knowledge Week, where regional and international experts will share cutting-edge knowledge about development issues key to the future of the region.
From June 27 to July 1, the event will showcase, celebrate and share the knowledge the IDB Group produces for Latin America, the Caribbean and the world.
2022-06-15
IDB Group Launches New Superheroes of Development Contest to Recognize Clients
May 31, 2022
The application process for the fifth version of this event opens May 30 and closes June 24, 2022
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Group has kicked off another Superheroes of Development contest to showcase clients and institutions with outstanding solutions to challenges that arise as they implement Bank projects. The IDB Group consists of the Inter-American Development Bank, IDB Invest, and IDB Lab.
2022-05-31
Central America, Panama and the Dominican Republic are Recovering, but Face Challenges
March 14, 2022
According to the latest IDB Group report, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, and the Dominican Republic have already recovered pre-pandemic economic activity levels.
During 2021 the IDB Group approved $3.38 billion in financing to support the productive sector, inclusive recovery from the COVID-19 crisis, employment, value chains, and digitalization.
2022-03-14
Alliance BIDAcademy and Coursera: New Partner to Expand its Training Offer for the Region
January 18, 2022
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), through BIDAcademy, has been developing high quality open online courses (MOOC), as a result of more than 60 years of experience, to improve the capacities of all development actors in Latin America and the Caribbean.
2022-01-18
IDB, IDB Invest and University of the West Indies Sign Landmark Agreement
December 09, 2021
Latin America and Caribbean’s leading development bank and one of its top universities to pursue joint research, initiatives, and exchange to help drive economic and social recovery and growth in region.
Innovation; digital transformation and inclusion; climate action and resilience are priority areas for expanded collaboration.
New phase of cooperation aims to establish UWI as a key academic partner for
2021-12-09
IDB Announces the Winners of the Superheroes of Development 2021 Initiative
September 28, 2021
The IDB Group today announced the four winners of the Superheroes of Development 2021 Initiative’s fourth edition, which recognizes creative and innovative solutions during the execution of IDB Group-financed development projects in Latin America and the Caribbean.
2021-09-28
IDB, JP Morgan and HundrED Spotlight the Top 15 Innovations Fostering 21st Century Skills
June 28, 2021
Findings from the Spotlight Report on 21st Century Skills in Latin America and the Caribbean released highlighting innovations all of whom feature citizenship education and social and emotional learning programs.
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), J.P.
2021-06-28
IDB and IDB Invest Gain Board Support on Vision 2025 and Path Toward Capitalization
March 21, 2021
IDB President Mauricio Claver-Carone details “Vision 2025,” as Bank’s agenda focuses on recovery and sustainable growth for region at first Annual Meeting in two years.
Board of Governors approves resolution on recapitalization discussions, supports “Vision 2025.”
BARRANQUILLA, Colombia – The Inter-American Development Bank's Board of Governors approved a resolution authorizing the analytic work required to consider a potential capital increase, and overwhelmingly supported the IDB’s “
2021-03-21