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Private Firms and SME

Private Firms and SME Development

The IDB Group is committed to the development of Latin America and the Caribbean through the private sector and channels.

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Sector Framework Initiatives Projects at a Glance
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Our Vision

The IDB Group is committed to the development of Latin America and the Caribbean through the private sector and channels this work through its two member entities: IDB Invest and the Multilateral Investment Fund (MIF). Through joint collaboration with governments, we support the development of public policies that strengthen the business and SME environment.

Digital Transformation

The IDB supports firms in their digital transformation processes by enabling the conditions for digital technology adoption through connectivity, guidance to meet the international regulation standards and the development of digital talent. All efforts for capacity building, tech adoption and the strengthening of digital services are tailored to each firm’s needs, size and sector of operation.

Support of Entrepreneurship Ecosystems

Through different mechanisms, the CTI Division of the IDB supports the creation and consolidation of entrepreneurship ecosystems by encouraging entrepreneurial culture, strengthening incubators and facilitating access to venture capital. The improvement and innovation of these ecosystems is also based on working with governments and authorities to foster public policies that benefit entrepreneurs and their firms.

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Private Sector

The IDB Group is focused on favoring the private sector by strengthening corporate public policies, supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs); and implementing policies in for risk capital and dynamic entrepreneurship. 

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IDB Approves $200 Million in Financing to Strengthen Road Connectivity in Uruguay
WASHINGTON – The Board of Executive Directors of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved a $200 million Global Multiple Works (GOM) loan to finance rehabilitation and maintenance works on Routes 8, 13, 39, and 15 of Uruguay’s National Road Network. The program will finance fifth-generation...
Latin America and the Caribbean’s Exports Rose 19.5%, Opening Opportunities to Attract More Foreign Investment, IDB Says
The region’s year-on-year growth in the first half of 2026 outpaced the increase in global trade.  WASHINGTON — Goods exports from Latin America and the Caribbean grew 19.5% year-on-year in the first half of 2026, outpacing the 14.5% increase in world trade, driven by higher prices for oil and other...
IDB Approves $750 Million Loan to Improve Assistance for Vulnerable Households in Uruguay
WASHINGTON — The Board of Executive Directors of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved $750 million in financing to expand the coverage of social programs for vulnerable Uruguayan households with children and adolescents and improve their access to benefits. The project is expected...
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