The IDB advances energy initiatives in Latin America and the Caribbean by strengthening energy value chains and leveraging data, research, and technical expertise to support sector transformation, energy access, and competitiveness.
IDB LAC Minerals helps turn Latin America and the Caribbean’s rich mineral resources into sustainable growth and better lives. By promoting secure and responsible value chains, the initiative supports the region’s transition from underground wealth to long‑term development.
The Energy Database is an interactive tool that shows time-series energy data and market/institutional organization in Latin America and the Caribbean and, for comparison, other major countries/regions.
A platform that gathers information from electricity distribution companies in Latin America and the Caribbean, all in one place.
The toolkit strengthens transformation and continuous improvement of electricity distribution companies. It is based on international available benchmarks and best practices. These practices are grouped in 4 areas and 16 activities that are common to most electricity utility.
Discover the topics in which we work to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Explore our offices across countries and the work they do to improve lives.