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IDB Launches 2023 Call for Regional Projects in Latin America and the Caribbean

March 20, 2023
Users must register before May 8th, 2023. Deadline for accepting proposals from registered users is May 22nd, 2023 The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) launched the 2023 Call for Proposals for the Regional Public Goods (RPG) Initiative in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), which supports regional projects involving three or more countries.
2023-03-21

IDB and Caribbean Shipping Association Accelerate Decarbonization of the Shipping Industry

March 18, 2023
The partnership reinforces the commitment to support the decarbonization of the maritime transport sector, reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Latin America and the Caribbean.
2023-03-18

IDB Centers Support on Social Development, Climate Impact and Sustainable Growth in Central America and Dominican Republic

February 21, 2023
SAN PEDRO, Belize – The Governors of Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) member countries in Central America and the Dominican Republic have gathered in Belize on February 20 and 21 for their 36th annual meeting.
2023-02-21

Business Conference Emphasizes Jamaica's Attractive Investment Opportunities

November 28, 2022
Jamaican authorities, private sector leaders, and experts said during the “Invest Jamaica 2022 Conference” that the country is a desirable investment destination due to its geographic location, investor-friendly business environment, and other competitive advantages.
2022-11-29

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

Investment Forum Highlights Foreign Investment Opportunities in Paraguay

September 08, 2022
ASUNCION – Paraguay is well placed to take advantage of the reconfiguration of global and regional value chains and attract more foreign direct investment, setting the stage for more job creation and sustainable growth.
2022-09-08

IDB Study Advocates for Agribusiness Transformation in Latin America and the Caribbean

July 11, 2022
Book analyzes successful business strategies to conquer international markets, including the incorporation of sustainability practices Study identifies public sector areas of intervention to facilitate agribusiness success Agribusiness in Latin America and the Caribbean could benefit from a productive transformation that facilitates its insertion in global value chains, according to a study by the Inter-American Development Bank and IDB Invest.
2022-07-11

IDB Enables Brazil's Immense Investment Opportunities, Approves Infrastructure Credit

June 15, 2022
On the final day of the Brazil Investment Forum (BIF), Latin America's largest foreign-investment event, IDB President Mauricio Claver-Carone reinforced the institution's commitment to enabling vital foreign direct investment and public-private partnerships for the country's sustainable and inclusive development, while announcing the approval of a $150 million infrastructure loan.
2022-06-15

IDB President Hails Brazil’s Digital Advances as Key to Harnessing Nearshoring Potential

June 14, 2022
SÃO PAULO — Brazil’s great strides in digitalization in recent decades have positioned it well to bolster its exports and participation in global trade. This was the message shared by Mauricio Claver-Carone, President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), in his opening address at the Brasil Investment Forum (BIF) 2022 on Tuesday.
2022-06-14

IDB President Claver-Carone to Host Regional Trade and Foreign Ministers Forum on Margins of 9th Summit of the Americas

May 24, 2022
IDB President Claver-Carone to host a hemispheric Trade and Investment Forum with trade and foreign affairs ministers from the Americas and private-sector executives on June 7, 2022, in Los Angeles, California. The IDB event and regional agenda will be the first of its kind in nearly 20 years and will focus on three central trade agenda items: strengthening value chains and attracting investment, sustainable trade and climate change, and digital economy.
2022-05-24