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IDB Signs Important Agreements with Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Honduras and Uruguay at Annual Meeting

March 21, 2023
The presence of Governors and international partners enabled the signing of 13 credit contracts and other agreements within the meeting’s framework.
2023-03-21

IDB Lab and Google Launch New Call for Women STEM Entrepreneurs

March 01, 2023
The initiative is aimed at high-growth startups in Latin America and the Caribbean. Call will remain open until March 31, 2023, through the WeXchange platform. IDB Lab, the innovation laboratory of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Group, and its WeXchange platform, which promotes the growth of women entrepreneurs in technology from the region, announce the launch of a new call for applications to connect the most innovative and dynamic women entrepreneurs in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) in the region with pot
2023-03-01

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 Report: Better Access to Financing for Firms Could Drive Growth and Jobs in Caribbean

August 08, 2022
A new report from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and IDB Invest recommends Caribbean countries focus on overcoming obstacles to financial access and inclusion for businesses, because having more developed and inclusive financial systems could increase growth and reduce poverty and income inequality.
2022-08-08

IDB, U.S. State Department Explore Synergies on Supply Chains, Critical Minerals, Health

July 18, 2022
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the U.S. Department of State shared strategies and explored synergies to advance supply chains and nearshoring, the responsible development of critical-mineral resources, and the state of health in Latin America and the Caribbean during a high-level seminar hosted by the Bank today.
2022-07-18

Infrascope, Launched by IDB and Economist Impact, Shows Improved Regional Environment for PPPs

July 13, 2022
Brazil, Chile, Uruguay, Colombia, Peru, Panama and Costa Rica top the indicators in Infrascope 2021/2022, which evaluates the capacity of countries to mobilize private investment via public-private partnerships. The Infrascope 2021-2022 study finds that Latin American and Caribbean countries have made major strides toward creating environments that favor the emergence of efficient and sustainable public-private partnerships (PPPs) for infrastructure.
2022-07-13

IDB Lab’s Challenge to Reduce Gender Bias and Discrimination with Artificial Intelligence

July 07, 2022
The innovation laboratory of the Inter-American Development Bank, IDB Lab, within the framework of the fAIr LAC initiative, has launched the open innovation challenge, “Gender and Artificial Intelligence”, to identify, pilot, and accelerate technological solutions based on artificial intelligence (AI) that contribute to reducing bias and discrimination based on sex and gender.
2022-07-07

IDB and Federal Government of Brazil Host Latin America’s Premier Investment Event

June 14, 2022
The Brazil Investment Forum (BIF) highlights the country’s biggest economic opportunities, including over $7.8 billion in nearshoring potential. IDB President Mauricio Claver-Carone opened the two-day event, featuring nine panels and a session led by the IDB Group.
2022-06-14

IDB Helps Brazil Modernize Waste Management with 3-D Maps and Interactive Data

June 08, 2022
Tool lays groundwork for advances in waste management, recycling and energy generation  BRASILIA - The Inter-American Development Bank has partnered with Brazil to launch the new Solid Waste Management Plus National Information System (SINIR+) tool, which provides government agencies, investors, and citizens with 3-D maps, interactive panels and granular data on waste management. 
2022-06-08

IDB Hosts Ministers and CEOs to Explore Nearshoring Investment Opportunities in Region

June 06, 2022
Latin America and the Caribbean could increase their exports by more than $70 billion in the short and medium term thanks to nearshoring, or the relocation of companies’ supply chains closer to end markets, according to preliminary data from a new study by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).
2022-06-06