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Boosting Industries for Better Jobs: IDB Opens Applications to Skills Development Fund

April 19, 2023
As productive processes change rapidly and demand more advanced skills and digital workforces, the IDB is inviting industry associations in the region to apply to the non-reimbursable funds of its Regional Industry Skills Strategy Competitive Fund. The fund seeks to channel investments that help industries set a course for their current and future workforce to develop the skills required to thrive in the digital landscape.
2023-04-19

Mayors from Latin America and the Caribbean to Seek New Financing Sources for Cities

April 19, 2023
Approximately 40 mayors from Latin America and the Caribbean will attend the 2023 Mayors Forum, organized by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Cities Network, on April 26 in Denver, USA. The theme of the forum is Financing the Sustainable Development of Cities in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a focus on how local governments can diversify their financing sources.
2023-04-19

UK and IDB Sign Joint Statement for Sustainable Development of Amazon Basin

April 18, 2023
The United Kingdom (UK) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) strengthened their commitment to the sustainable development of the Amazon region. Through the signature of a joint statement, the IDB and UK will seek to promote the sustainable development of the Amazon basin with a special focus on forest protection, nature and biodiversity.
2023-04-18

IDB Launches Platform for Effective Security and Justice Solutions

April 18, 2023
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has launched the Security and Justice Evidence-based Platform, a groundbreaking tool to help Latin American governments rely on scientific evidence to reduce crime and violence in the region.
2023-04-18

IDB Approves $200 Million Loan to Bolster Argentina's Healthcare System

April 13, 2023
The Board of Executive Directors of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has authorized a $200 million loan to enhance Argentina's healthcare system. This financing is the first individual operation of a conditional credit line for investment projects (CCLIP) totaling $600 million.
2023-04-13

IDB and Germany Commemorate Partnership Milestones

April 13, 2023
Germany and the IDB are fostering fiscal policies to address climate change and promoting sustainable, resilient and inclusive economic development in Latin America and the Caribbean Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) President Ilan Goldfajn and Niels Annen, parliamentary state secretary to Germany's Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development, met in Washington, D.C., to discuss ongoing joint efforts and celebrate recent achievements of the partnership between the IDB and Germany.
2023-04-13

Bahamas to Enhance Natural Disaster Risk Management with IDB Support

April 13, 2023
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a US$160 million loan to The Bahamas for policy reforms to improve its natural disaster risk governance. The operation seeks to create better governance conditions for implementing public policies for risk identification and reduction, disaster preparedness, recovery, and financial protection.
2023-04-13

The IDB Cultural Center Gallery reopens with 'Emerging Voices' exhibition

April 11, 2023
The Inter-American Development Bank's Cultural Center reopens its doors on April 14th to celebrate the 30th anniversary of its Art Program and Collection, after being closed for three years due to the COVID-19 health crisis.
2023-04-11

IDB Hosts Discussions with Latin America and Caribbean Finance Ministers, Central Bank Presidents

April 10, 2023
Journalists are invited to cover the open sessions of the Inter-American Development Bank’s 57th Meeting of the Network of Central Banks and Finance Ministers on April 12 and 13, 2023. To attend in person, send your name, last name, organization and email to Andrés Cavelier, acavelier@iadb.org, before 5:00 p.m. on April 11. All times are in Eastern Time. APRIL 12 Research and Policy Seminar Series: The Global Economy at a Turning Point 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
2023-04-10

IDB launches USD 2.25 Billion 3.500% 10-year Sustainable Development Bond

April 05, 2023
The Inter-American Development Bank (“IDB” or “IADB”), rated Aaa/AAA (Moody’s/S&P), priced a new USD 2.25 billion 10-year Global Sustainable Development Bond.
2023-04-05