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Impact in the Region

Our Impact in Latin America and the Caribbean
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Discover how projects financed by the IDB Group are delivering results and improving the lives of millions of people in the region.

Our latest data highlights the contributions of IDB, IDB Invest, and IDB Lab in boosting development through the private sector, investing in resilience, and providing security in the region. Featured 2024-2025 results include:
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INVESTMENT MOBILIZATION 

Mobilizing Private Investment Through Public-Private Partnerships   

Colombia’s partnership with the IDB Group shows how strong institutions and long-term financing can mobilize private investment and expand road infrastructure through PPPs.  

30 million people

benefitting from reduced travel times, improved safety, and greater connectivity.

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JOB CREATION AND GROWTH 

Scaling Manufacturing to Drive Jobs and Exports   

A Honduran textile company is creating jobs, increasing exports, and enhancing its competitiveness in global markets by expanding manufacturing capacity with long-term financing from IDB Invest.   

6,100+ jobs

created between 2019 and 2024, representing an increase of 84% in employment.

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BOOSTING DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THE PRIVATE SECTOR 

Expanding Access to Affordable Diabetes Care  

An innovative care model supported by IDB Lab is expanding access to affordable diabetes services in Mexico, helping underserved populations prevent complications and improve health outcomes. 

500,000 patients

served annually as of 2025.

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IDB, IDB Invest and IDB Lab are implementing reforms to increase the impact and scale of their development results.
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Learn how we are measuring the results and impact of IDB-financed projects for the period between 2024 and 2030, as part of IDBImpact+. 
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We are transforming our approach to increase the impact of our IDB-financed projects. 
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Stories, insights, and best practices driving private-sector led development across Latin America and the Caribbean.

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Insights on innovation, entrepreneurship, and venture capital fostering development in Latin America and the Caribbean.

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