The main source of development financing for Latin America and the Caribbean
Since our creation in 1959, we have been dedicated to improving the quality of life for millions of people in our 26 borrowing member countries across Latin America and the Caribbean.
We provide financial and technical support to national and subnational governments and other entities in our region. We conduct cutting-edge research and develop innovative solutions to address development challenges.
We work with our non-borrowing member countries, development organizations, and partners to channel resources and expertise to Latin America and the Caribbean, promoting development and maximizing the impact and scale of results.
The IDB works with the public sector in Latin America and the Caribbean, while IDB Invest works with the region's private sector, and IDB Lab spurs innovative entrepreneurship. Together, we are the IDB Group.
We are headquartered in Washington, D.C. We have offices in our 26 borrowing member countries in Latin America and the Caribbean and regional offices in Asia and Europe.
The IDB approved approximately $13 billion for 95 sovereign-guaranteed projects last year. IDB Invest reached $9.8 billion in financing and mobilization, while IDB Lab approved $107 million for 72 projects.
Our member countries include 26 borrowing members in Latin America and the Caribbean and 22 non-borrowing members in Asia, Europe, and North America.
Our clients include national, subnational, and municipal governments, while working with a range of other partners. IDB Invest and IDB Lab work with the private sector and entrepreneurs in the region, respectively.
We view art as a catalyst for development and supports numerous projects that leverage its creative power to drive social transformation.
Our Institutional Strategy outlines how the IDB, IDB Invest, and IDB Lab are supporting the sustainable and inclusive development of Latin America and the Caribbean from 2024 to 2030. It defines our core development objectives, describes our investment priority areas, and explains how we will work to maximize our scale and impact.
This strategy, called IDBStrategy+, aims to help our region achieve its development goals while contributing to solutions for some of the world’s most pressing shared challenges.
We maximize resources for Latin America and the Caribbean – crowding-in private capital and turning every dollar into lasting impact.
Learn about our origin, the leaders that shaped who we are, and how we have supported and served the people of Latin America and the Caribbean.
Read about our mission and the rules and regulations that govern our work.
Learn about how the IDB funds its operations.
Discover our solutions for governments.
Find out how IDB Invest and IDB Lab work with the private sector.
Explore opportunities to partner with us.
Learn how we work with civil society to strengthen the sustainability of development projects.