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People in conference auditorium - Inter American Development Bank - Venture Capital GET Forum: El Salvador, Innovation Ecosystems in Focus

The IDB Group’s entrepreneurship and tech forum looked at the country’s emerging status as a regional hub. The first mapping of the Caribbean’s venture capital ecosystem was also launched.

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Elderly woman turning on water tap - Inter American Development Bank - Water and Sanitation A Major Boost for Sanitation in Brazil

A $2 billion credit line will promote universal basic sanitation, with an initial loan benefiting some 2.5 million people in Belo Horizonte.

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A $500 million credit line will transform the transportation system in Uruguay’s capital, directly benefiting 1.3 million residents.

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IDB Supports The Bahamas to Prevent Flooding in Key Areas
WASHINGTON — The Board of Executive Directors of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved an US$80 million loan to enhance the resilience and sustainability of transport infrastructure and mitigate socioeconomic disruptions caused by recurrent flooding in New Providence, The Bahamas. This...
Ecuador Strengthens Its Growth Agenda with IDB Support
WASHINGTON – Ecuador will implement economic policies to boost economic growth and strengthen the business environment by stimulating private investment in strategic sectors such as energy and tourism, supported by financing of $200 million from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). The economic...
Costa Rica and the IDB Lead Regional Dialogue on the Challenges of Artificial Intelligence in Government
Delegations from more than twenty countries analyze regulatory frameworks, governance, and the impact of technological change on state modernization.   SAN JOSÉ— Costa Rica is positioning itself as a benchmark for the digital agenda in Latin America and the Caribbean by hosting, on December 4 and 5...
Uruguay to Boost Investments and Exports with IDB Support
WASHINGTON – The Board of Executive Directors of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a $20 million loan to boost Uruguay’s exports and investments and increase business productivity through greater integration into global markets. The program is the second operation under the...
Barbados to Improve the Resilience of Water Supply Services with IDB Support
WASHINGTON — The Board of Executive Directors of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved a US$200 million Conditional Credit Line for Investment Projects (CCLIP) to improve the resilience of potable water supply services in Barbados.  Under this new program, the Board also approved an US...
El Salvador Strengthens Role as a Regional Innovation Hub at GET Forum 2025 with IDB Group Support
Investments, partnerships, and new programs are boosting the country’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and driving innovation across Latin America and the Caribbean. SAN SALVADOR — GET Forum, the flagship innovation event of the Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group), held for the first time in...
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