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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 Group Increases Additional Lending Capacity to $138 Billion to Support Development in Latin America and the Caribbean
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 The Heads of Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) Group met at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) headquarters in Manila on 17 October 2026 to discuss how to deliver more financing and greater impact to support developing countries and clients as they face mounting challenges. Against a backdrop of...
Ecuador to Improve Legal Defense Services for 2.3 Million People with IDB Support
IDB approves $31.9 million in financing to help Ecuador expand and modernize legal defense services, benefiting approximately 2.3 million people.
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