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IDB to Reinforce Strategic Support for Amazon Region

March 16, 2023
PANAMA CITY – The President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Ilan Goldfajn, met today with representatives from Amazon and donor countries to discuss the urgent call for coordinated action to protect the ecosystems of the Amazon Basin. The meeting took place during the Annual Meeting of the IDB and IDB Invest Boards of Governors in Panama. Amazon countries reaffirmed their strong commitment to curb deforestation and identify sustainable methods to protect the forest, providing real economic opportunities for local communities.
2023-03-17

Focus on Resilience at IDB Group’s XI Consultation of Caribbean Governors

March 06, 2023
This is first official visit to the Caribbean by the new IDB President Ilan Goldfajn. Three countries move ahead with investments in education, health, digital transformation and resilient infrastructure. PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago — The Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group) is holding its XI Annual Consultation with the Governors of the countries comprising its Caribbean Country Department and the President of the Caribbean Development Bank on March 5–7 in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.
2023-03-06

United Kingdom Joins IDB Invest as its Newest Member Country

March 01, 2023
LONDON – Today, IDB Invest (the private sector arm of the Inter-American Development Bank) welcomed the United Kingdom as its 48th member country. The official declaration of membership was signed during a joining ceremony led by UK Development Minister Andrew Mitchell, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) President Ilan Goldfajn and IDB Invest CEO James P. Scriven. 
2023-03-01

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

Gender, Age, and Educational Gaps Impact Views on Regional Integration in Latin America

February 28, 2023
Support for regional integration among Latin Americans has increased to 74% in countries surveyed over the past 25 years, according to a new publication from the Institute for the Integration of Latin America and the Caribbean (INTAL) of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).  However, these levels vary significantly based on respondents’ age, gender, geographic location, and socioeconomic and educational background, the study reports.
2023-02-28

IDB President Meets Governors of Non-Regional Member Countries in Madrid

February 28, 2023
Meeting was first for new IDB President Ilan Goldfajn Spain announced a $2 million contribution to the IDB’s Amazon Initiative
2023-02-28

IDB Launches a New GBP 400 Million 7-Year Fixed- Rate Global Sustainable Development Bond

February 27, 2023
The Inter-American Development Bank (“IDB” or “IADB”), rated Aaa/AAA (Moody’s/S&P), priced a new GBP 400 million 7-year global Sustainable Development benchmark. The transaction pays an annual coupon of 4.000% and matures on December 17, 2029. It was priced with a spread of 47bps over the UKT 0 ⅞ 10/22/29 reference Gilt, which equates to a semi-annual yield of 4.102%.
2023-02-27

IMF Approves IDB’s Application to Become Prescribed Holder of SDRs

February 21, 2023
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is a prescribed holder of the International Monetary Fund´s Special Drawing Rights (SDRs). The IDB's application was approved by the IMF´s Board of Executive Directors. The approval became effective on February 8. The SDR is an international reserve asset created by the IMF to supplement the official reserves of its member countries. It is a basket of currencies comprised of the US dollar, Euro, Chinese Yuan, Japanese Yen, and the British Pound.
2023-02-21

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

KRIVET Joins IDB Coalition to Promote Transversal Skills for the 21st Century

February 21, 2023
The Korea Research Institute for Vocational Education and Training (KRIVET) has joined the Inter-American Development Bank’s (IDB’s) 21st Century Skills Coalition in Latin America and the Caribbean. KRIVET will leverage its expertise to help with technical and vocational education and training to improve learning and boost job creation and growth in the region.
2023-02-21