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Two black men holding a box - Inter American Development Bank - IDB Improving Lives Making an Impact in The Bahamas

Watch and learn how the country is charting a more resilient and prosperous future, from managing disaster risks to strengthening small businesses.

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Central America, Panama and the Dominican Republic outperformed the average growth of the wider region last year, and we are building the momentum for more integration and competitiveness.

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The IDB and IDB Invest will hold the 2025 Annual Meetings of their Boards of Governors in Chile on March 26-30.

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Learn about successful reforms to transportation in the cities of Latin America and the Caribbean and how they put people first.

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We Are Transforming for Greater Impact and Scale

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A roadmap for comprehensive reforms and measurable objectives, designed to achieve a new level of development results and reach

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A new, industry-leading business model and a fresh injection of capital to enable greater development gains through the private sector

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A more scalable and catalytic business model and new funds to amplify development impact through entrepreneurial innovation and technology

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We are the region’s partner of choice for long-term financing and knowledge-based solutions for social, economic and institutional development. We are also the region’s bridge to the world.

To deliver greater impact, we’re sharpening our focus on three core objectives:

Family Smiling - Digital-Reduce-Poverty-Sustainable-Development - Inter American Development Bank - IDB Reducing Poverty and Inequality

We are devoted to eradicating extreme poverty and maximizing our investments in human capital – from education to food security and health to gender equality.

Curly Hair Girl Smiling - Digital-Reduce-Poverty-Sustainable-Development - Inter American Development Bank - IDB Addressing Climate Change

We are dedicated to combating climate change, including by safeguarding the Amazon, curbing emissions and preserving biodiversity, while strengthening adaptation.

Worker with safety helm smiling - Digital-Reduce-Poverty-Sustainable-Development - Inter American Development Bank - IDB Bolstering Sustainable Growth

We are committed to increasing the region’s real GDP per capita by promoting sustainable, inclusive physical and digital infrastructure and integration.

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Research and Development
Macroeconomics
Peril and Promise | IDB Flagship Report: Development in the Americas
Session Dates
Mar. 03 to Mar. 03 2025
Time
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (America/New_York)
Annual Meetings of the Boards of Governors of the IDB and IDB Invest
Session Dates
Mar. 26 to Mar. 30 2025
Time
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM (America/New_York)
PPP Américas 2025: The most prominent event on Public-Private Partnerships in Latin America and the Caribbean
Session Dates
Apr. 08 to Apr. 09 2025
Time
09:00 AM - 06:00 PM (America/New_York)
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