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Bidding Proposals Received for Construction of Interurban Train North Axis

April 04, 2023
The IDB supported the State of São Paulo to structure and model the public-private partnership On March 31, the Government of the State of São Paulo issued a public notice to companies interested in participating in the international auction for the sponsored concession for the construction of the North Axis of the Interurban Train (TIC), which will connect the city of São Paulo to Campinas.
2023-04-04

Argentina to Improve Housing for Vulnerable Families with IDB Support

March 29, 2023
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a $150 million loan to enhance social integration and housing conditions in Argentina.
2023-03-29

New Study Urges Action to Promote Latin America’s Circular Economy

March 29, 2023
A new report recommends that Latin America and the Caribbean accelerate the transition to a circular economy by overhauling laws and partnering more closely with the private sector to fund projects with a circular model.
2023-03-29

IDB Renews Accreditation as Green Climate Fund Partner

March 27, 2023
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has renewed its accreditation as a Green Climate Fund (GCF) partner. The accreditation allows the IDB to continue channeling GCF resources to Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC).
2023-03-27

IDB Lab and Meta Announce Results of the Metaverse Communities Challenge

March 22, 2023
The innovation laboratory of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), IDB Lab, and Meta announced the 10 communities selected to be grantees of the Metaverse Communities Challenge. This Challenge was launched to deepen the understanding of how people explore and build metaverse communities and to contribute to positive social and economic impact for underserved populations throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.
2023-03-22

IDB, Partners Lead UN 2023 Water Sessions on Innovation in Latin America and the Caribbean

March 22, 2023
Most important event on water and sanitation in a generation to explore water’s importance to sustainable development and the future of our planet.
2023-03-22

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 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

Governors Embrace Vision, Priorities and Plans for the IDB Group

March 19, 2023
PANAMA CITY – The Boards of Governors of the Inter-American Development Bank and IDB Invest approved resolutions that will shape the future of IDB, IDB Invest, and IDB Lab – which together make up the IDB Group. The Governors also expressed support for the IDB new President’s vision and priorities.
2023-03-19

IDB Report Highlights Policies for Economic Recovery Amid Global Financial Uncertainty

March 19, 2023
Countries in Latin America and the Caribbean need to rise to the challenge to lower inflation and reduce the public debt burden in 2023, the Inter-American Development Bank’s (IDB) annual Macroeconomic Report says.  Also, it is critical for the region’s countries to address the triple challenge of growing social demands, limited fiscal resources, and low productivity and growth. 
2023-03-19