How can the latest Survey of Living Conditions in Suriname help with the pursuit of development

To design effective policies that can improve the living conditions of households and individuals, it is crucial to keep track of the changing realities on the ground.

How Digitalization Can Accelerate Future Financial Services in the Region

The rapid digitalization of the financial sector in Latin America and the Caribbean is paving the way for agile and innovative solutions that enhance competitiveness.

A New Miracle? The Promises of Digitalization and Financial Inclusion in Latin America

Firms and individuals either lack trust in the financial sector or lack digital skills or savviness, limiting the adoption of digital financial technologies in larger numbers.

Good Government and the Fight Against Air Pollution’s Mortal Threat

When we think of our personal health, we tend to focus on things like giving up tobacco and alcohol. Air pollution is not at the top of of the list, but it belongs there.

ChatGPT and the Future of Coding Bootcamps

The emergence of ChatGPT and other Large Language Models (LLMs) represents a profound shift in how we approach coding and, by extension, how we teach it.

Monitoring the city with drones: Artificial Intelligence in environmental management

Artificial intelligence, when used under ethical standards, is poised to address many of the current challenges, including those faced by cities in Latin America and the Caribbean

Despite persistent headwinds, the Caribbean sees a robust post-pandemic recovery

The latest edition of the IDB’s Caribbean Economics Quarterly (August 2023) highlights these and related challenges and opportunities for the region.

Disabilities, the Pandemic, and the Pursuit of Tertiary Education

Countries need strong policies and coordinated support among higher education institutions to ensure that students with disabilities are not left behind.

Has the region’s tourism sector already overcome the pandemic’s impact?

This is the first entry in a series of blogposts about the structural changes that the pandemic brought to the tourism sector in the Caribbean.

The Integration of the Amazon Region: 14,000 km of opportunities

The newly announced IDB regional program, “Amazonia Forever,” will serve as a guiding axis to push integration in the challenging reality of the Amazon

Empowering the Caribbean: A Journey Towards Sustainable Energy

Learn more about the pressing need for sustainable energy solutions in the Caribbean and the pivotal role that collective efforts can play in shaping a brighter future for all

How to design a house considering the needs of people with disabilities?

In Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), close to 100 million people have some form of disability making it necessary to create housing that is inclusive and adapted to the needs

Digital Accessibility: A Starter’s Guide

At the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), we are actively advocating for and working towards a more accessible digital environment. Read more here.

IDB Group Launches Broad Public Consultation Process to Draft New Institutional Strategy

Government, private sector and civil society representatives from 26 countries, as well as international stakeholders, will be able to participate.

Become the next Superhero of Development!

If you are helping to improve lives in the region, we want to hear your story and highlight your work. Share your experiences and lessons learned.

The Gender and Energy Nexus: A call for inclusion in Trinidad & Tobago’s green hydrogen industry

T&T has confirmed its commitment towards reducing its carbon emissions and contributing to the sustainable development of its energy sector.

Have you ever been discriminated against?

The IDB wants to know how to reduce discrimination and maximize development opportunities for the region's most disadvantaged population.

The Great Tech Revolution: Artificial General Intelligence & Multilateral Development Banks

Multilateral development banks can help ensure that artificial general intelligence is developed and used in a way that benefits everyone and minimizes potential harms.

Four benefits of developing listening skills and the steps to achieve it

Active listening brings enormous benefits. Although it is difficult to achieve listening skills, they can be taught.

“Sello Empresa Mujer”: An Effective Tool to Promote Women’s Participation in Public Procurement

Encouraging the participation of women-led small and medium-sized enterprise in public procurement processes can help promote gender equality and women’s empowerment.

Governors embrace vision, priorities and plans for the IDB Group

Governors expressed support for the new President’s proposed vision and priorities - presented in the Annual Meeting - for the Latin American and Caribbean region and the Bank.

How to prevent child abuse to eradicate violence in Latin America and the Caribbean?

According to the most recent statistics, two out of every three children and adolescents in Latin America and the Caribbean are victims of child abuse or violence at home.

WHAT, HOW, WHEN and WHERE to include stakeholders in development projects

At the IDB, we create tools to plan the timely and meaningful inclusion of civil society that contribute to reduce the gap of social inclusion and inequality.

Climate change: when governments' climate agendas move forward also thanks to the inclusion of stakeholders.

The effects of climate change represent an urgent challenge to address: civil society is an important part of promoting government agendas in this direction.

Women and Urban Mobility: An Unfinished Agenda

Many factors lie behind observed gender gaps in labor market outcomes in Latin American and the Caribbean. But one remains largely invisible: transport and urban mobility.

USA: The IDB closed the second of the three phases of the public consultation process in Washington DC with expert organizations in transparency and access to information

With 20 real-time consultations completed, and a 120-day deferred consultation period, the IBD reaffirms its commitment to move towards greater transparency and accountability.

Representatives from 6 countries attended the face-to-face meeting to contribute to the design and implementation of the new IDB Access to Information policy in Jamaica

The consultation had the confirmation of sixteen organizations experienced in the areas of access to information, transparency and open government.

Transparency, Access to Information and effective interested parties Inclusion

The IDB reached out to more than 9,000 stakeholders in 26 countries who provided input to strengthen the design and implementation of the proposed new Access to Information Policy

We can preserve biodiversity and the climate – if we chose what we eat and how we produce it

Changing the food system is essential to reaching biodiversity and climate change goals. But what specifically should we change? There are 3 important ingredients.

Three interviews to female leaders you can’t miss

How does a woman leader look like? We had the chance to interview women who are leaders in what they do, but in very different ways. Meet them in this article.

The water vs climate change paradox

Disruptive and unpredictable weather patterns cause more droughts and floods, rising sea levels, and environmental contamination.

How can the digitisation of public services improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean?

Digital communications, online shopping and social media have transformed the way most people in the region socialize and do business.

Public consultation for the new Access to Information policy: IDB ends stage of virtual meetings with more than 9 thousand CSOs convened in 26 countries

Hundreds of inputs have been received, reaching the highest standards of inclusion and diversity both geographically and in terms of organizational profiles throughout LAC.

Can soft-skills training improve business outcomes of microentrepreneurs?

Entrepreneurship is the heartbeat of small business growth. Therefore, many initiatives attempt to improve entrepreneurs’ skill sets to improve productivity in businesses.

IDB to Begin Public Consultations on New Access to Information Policy Proposal

The public consultation will consist of three phases, the details of which will be shared through the Public Consultation Process Portal.

Do test scores determine school quality?

Student performance on standardized tests is typically the main measure of school quality. Important decisions often rely on test-score metrics.

Series of round tables with local partners on stakeholder inclusion in development projects 2022

With an attendance of more than 30 people from all regions of the country, the third 2022 thematic dialogue was held in Guyana on August 3.

How community involvement contributes to inclusive program delivery in Guyana

Engaging beneficiary communities in program planning and coordination is key for inclusive and sustainable development in Guyana.

Six reasons to nurture urban parks

It is proven that green spaces generate multiple benefits that improve our overall wellbeing.

Cities on pedals: the habit of urban cycling may have come to stay

Using the bicycle, instead of motorized vehicles, to move around our cities is becoming more and more popular around the world.

Unlocking the employment potential of Latin America’s Energy Transition

To fully unlock the employment potential of the energy transition, we must delve deeper into the factors that drive this hiring process.

What does learning to dance have to do with the collective effect of sharing good practices of civic participation?

In the Argentine Patagonia the program for small and middle sized businesses(SME) in the San Jorge Gulf, citizens and academia work together with the private sector.

Job opportunity: Data Scientist

We are looking for a Social Data Analyst to be an expert on using our AI #CivicLytics. Apply until March 15th.

COVID-19: Citizens are news

CivicLytics is allowing us to know the impact of the pandemic and work together to support the scenarios for exiting the crisis. The press echoed this effort in dozens of articles

Argentina: conversations about economic security in households and companies during COVID-19 (Spanish)

Citizens reported being worried about debt and inflation in Argentina during the first 120 days of the pandemic.

Panama: video with main findings affecting the population during the pandemic (Spanish)

A report with findings on citizen trends and exit strategies during the first 4 months of COVID-19, using the public citizen observatory, CivicLytics.

Chile: citizen unrest in times of COVID-19 (Spanish)

This article explains how the CivicLytics platform supports citizens, governments, and private sector to act towards solutions to exit the crisis

Bolivia: understanding real needs of citizens to make informed decisions (Spanish)

Economic security at home and at companies has generated different types of conversations.

Colombia: report on citizen trends and measures during the first months of COVID-19 (Spanish)

Lack of water in different neighborhoods in the most important cities in the region. This makes hygiene and wellness practices during quarantine more difficult.

Panama: What affected people the most during the pandemic? (Spanish)

The summer hit Central America with poverty spikes, followed by hunger spikes, a few weeks after.

Argentina: citizen trends and exit strategies during the first 4 months of COVID-19 (Spanish)

Citizens manifested phobias when entering in contact with other people, as well as difficulty to be in groups, because of the propagation of the virus.

Mexico: main concerns in Latin America about COVID-19 (Spanish)

During social distancing, it was more noticeable women's conversation topics about hygiene, isolation, and gender violence.

Excelsior: What worried people the most during the first 120 days of COVID-19? (Spanish)

CivicLytics detected rough spikes in anxiety in the moment quarantine measures were announced.

Forbes: What worried people the most in Latin America and the Caribbean during the first 120 days of the pandemic? (Spanish)

Mentioning the IDB report based on Artificial Intelligence for analyzing citizen trends in millions of online comments.

Atlantic Council: ​CivicLytics is using artificial intelligence to further the understanding of citizens’ needs and concerns in the pandemic

Learn more about how technology helps understand dignity, trust, security, visibility—and to inform public and private sector solutions at a local and regional level.​ ​

Georgetown University: IDB provides data visualization for informing citizens on COVID-19 response

CivicLytics and many of these scans stimulate citizen participation to ensure that governments know the opinions and suggestions of all people.

Virtual consultation: Civil Society and indigenous peoples on Traditional Knowledge

This public consultation looks for the voices of indigenous peoples or local communities on conservation of biodiversity, mitigation and adaptation to climate change, and COVID-19

How to export during the Coronavirus crisis with ConnectAmericas

The international business platform created by the IDB allows companies to continue doing business despite international fair cancellations and high demand for products worldwide.

Winners: Juscelino Kubitschek Visionaries Awards

Almost three hundred applications for the prestigious award were received from 24 IDB member countries

Planning citizen participation with results: How to carry out effective public consultations?

Evidence shows that planning for effective citizen participation has direct effects in project resources.

CiviClytiCs: What are citizens saying during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Listening to citizens to not leave anyone behind. Click to see what worries the most in your country in real time about the pandemic.

How to encourage girls and women to be interested, study and work in science, technology and engineering?

The STEM labor market will face a worker deficit in 10 years. Greater participation from women could cover the demand and generate economic growth.

Collaboration and partnerships for innovation: the approach of #MovidosxChile against COVID-19

The virtual platform has published 62 causes from 40 civil society organizations in Chile, impacting over 25 thousand people and channeling more than $1,5 million in donations.

Registrations open: Certificate – How does citizen participation contribute to government climate agendas?

Enhance climate actions establishing effective links between development stakeholders with criteria of accessibility, sustainability, relevance, gender equality and social equity.

He was a Covid-19 patient. She cleaned his hospital room. Their unexpected bond saved his life

Though hospital housekeepers are often measured by standards of productivity -- how many rooms they clean -- hospital executives are beginning to realize their larger importance.

Weathering the Coronavirus Storm in the Caribbean

A newly published report sheds light on potential economic implications for the Bank’s Caribbean member countries.

IDB report proposes economic policies to help countries overcome sharp contraction

Latin America and the Caribbean will see sharp growth reductions of between 1.8 percent and 5.5 percent of GDP in 2020 due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

IDB and Esri Offer Solutions to Combat COVID-19 in Latin America and the Caribbean

Governments in the region will be able to implement dashboards and control centers to monitor the spread of the virus and identify where intervention is needed

IDB approves loan to support Belize’s COVID-19 immediate health response

US$6.2 million for Belize following the government’s request to the Bank to reprogram 10% of the undisbursed balance of the country’s current investment portfolio

IDB Renews its Commitment to Support Migrant Host Countries

US$85 million in grants and expects to leverage US$1.1 billion in investment loans from 2020 and beyond

WHO + IDB Webinar: Using artificial intelligence & social listening to inform policy-making (11 June 2020)

We will hear why and how the Inter-American Development Bank and Citibeats are using artificial intelligence to analyze millions of public civic opinions on COVID-19

Citizen engagement for climate change actions

Take advantage of this virtual space to listen to the interventions of 4 experts, and join the regional dialogue about citizen participation in climate issues.

Webinar on inequality in social distancing: perspectives on COVID-19

Este miércoles hablamos de cómo el distanciamiento social afecta a las poblaciones más vulnerables de América Latina y el Caribe.

Webinar: effects of COVID-19 on the economies of Latin America and the Caribbean

Alexandre Meira da Rosa, Vice-President for Countries, and the four Regional Economic Advisors of the IDB will analyze the economic impact of the pandemic on regional economies.

Interactive map on border status and contacts.

Learn the conditions in which each border is functioning in the region and find official contacts for each country.

Advice on the use of masks in the context of COVID-19

This WHO document provides advice on the use of masks in communities, during home care, and in health care settings in areas that have reported cases of COVID-19.

Apple and Google are launching a joint COVID-19 tracing tool for iOS and Android

This would allow tracing to be done to alert those who may come in contact with COVID-19 to take further steps.

Download your country's Community Mobility Report on Google

Insights into what has changed in response to policies aimed at combating COVID-19. The reports chart movement trends over time by geography.

How companies can manage and mitigate risks during the COVID-19 pandemic

A page that gathers global Deloitte insights to help the private sector thrive with resilience.

Can COVID-19 help us to visualize a more sustainable and resilient future?

In China, greenhouse gas emissions are down by roughly 25%. In our region, 50,000 people die prematurely due to air pollution.

IDB making US$80M available to Barbados

This US$80 million PBL provides budget support tied to the strengthening of public policies focused on sustainability, disaster risk and resilience.

IDB and IDB Invest Coronavirus Impact Dashboard

It monitors the impact of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in Latin America and the Caribbean in real time during “social distancing”.

A Sharing Economy for Mechanical Ventilators

In the worst-case scenario (60% infection in 6 months), all hospital markets are overwhelmed—some more than others.

Facebook Small Business Grants Program during COVID-19

They are offering $100M in cash grants and ad credits for up to 30,000 eligible small businesses in over 30 countries

6 ways social innovators are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic

From creating biometric identification systems to developing ways to deliver microfinance loans, here are six innovative ways social innovators are addressing the pandemic.

COVID-19: $800+ million to support small businesses and crisis response

To help address the crisis, Google is announcing a new $800+ million commitment to support small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs)

Women in Latin America and The Caribbean face greater risks from coronavirus

In the region, half of doctors and more than 80% of nurses are women, and women do 73% of the unpaid labor at home while men do the remaining 27%.

New series of webinars on Aging and Long-term Care

By 2050 1 in every 4 people in the region will be over 50 years old. Care to encourage resilience in this population vulnerable to Coronavirus requires all of us.

COVID-19 / Coronavirus: citizen engagement in a historic civic duty

Citizen engagement has a decisive role in the upcoming days. These are not times to think about oneself isolated from the personal obligation to contribute.

How's the region in compliance with the Paris Agreements?

Without citizen participation, each action towards progress becomes as fragile as a domino line. 

Keys for facing climate change in the region

Actions against climate change are boosted through effective linkage between governments, civil society and private sector. Click to learn how.

Survey: ethics and Artificial Intelligence

The survey seeks to promote the responsible adoption of AI to improve the provision of social services and create opportunities for development.

The IDB listens to citizen inputs for the modernization of Environmental and Social Policies

Be part of this public consultation to update our environmental and social policies, to ensure better and more sustainable results in IDB operations.

Rethinking the relationship between the IDB Group and Civil Society: The Panama experience

The Panama IDB Country Office developed an innovative method to facilitate citizen participation in the design of their Country Strategy.

How to access Premium features on WiConnect?

Now multiple members of an organization can access scholarships, grants, and exclusive events.

Trabajo decente para las personas con discapacidad

A pesar de que se estima que casi 13% de la población en nuestra región presenta alguna discapacidad, su situación en el mercado de trabajo no es fácil.

Apply now: JK VISIONARIES AWARD

The winning organization will receive US$100,000 in recognition of its work, and to encourage their ongoing efforts to improve lives.

PM4R scholars: what we learned

After a competitive process to participate in our tutored course Project Management for Results - PM4R, some of our participants reflect on the learnings acquired.

We want your contribution: Access to Information Policy Update

The IDB is summoning the region to a public consultation for updating its Access to Information Policy. 

The ten elements of a meaningful stakeholder engagement process

A new publication summarizing key objectives, principles and elements of stakeholder engagement.

Engaging Citizens for Transparent Societies: How is the Caribbean doing?

The intersection between citizen engagement and transparency was the center of the conversation at this year's IDB Group-Caribbean Civil Society Meeting.

Technology as an ally in the revitalization of Indigenous languages

In Guatemala, governments and CSOs came together to make possible the teaching and preservation of Indigenous languages through new technologies.

Call for applications: financing for CSOs working with Venezuelans in Latin America and the Caribbean

El JuntosEsMejor Challenge ofrecerá financiamiento para un proyecto que mejore las vidas de venezolanos en la región.

Course: Road Safety for Latin America and the Caribbean

This online course will allow you to converse, exchange, and share best practices in the region and implement them in your city.

Making Global Progress in Responsible Investments

Civil Society is crucial for this type of investment, to mitigate risks and losses for the private sector.

Online course: Meaningful Stakeholder Engagement

Individuals interested in the environmental sector can sign-up for this course that begins on September 24th, to learn how to conduct public consultations.

Towards a Deep-Decarbonization: The Case of Costa Rica

This ambitious plan has proven the value of understanding social variables: the knowledge civil society members have to share with governments and private sector.

Huari dialogue, hashtag dialogue and the new forms of #civicparticipation

An example of how dialogue is an instance for conflict transformation, public consultation, collaboration and partnerships. Continue reading to find out more.

Buriticá: A Story of Change

This story highlights the transformational and pivotal role of social leaders at inter-agency committees to ensure the private sector's success.

Exports, the Productivity Engine the Andean Region Needs

La baja productividad en las economías andinas en las últimas décadas puede explicarse, entre otros factores, por el escaso desarrollo del sector exportador.

How Latin American businesses can plug into the digital global economy

Thanks to the proliferation of mobile devices, Latin America has become a leading player in animation & gaming

Have we reached the new world? From “fake news” to trust in a hyper-connected world

Information is more accessible than ever, but, as citizens, how can we tell if facts are truth? How do we use information as a tool for development?

Grant opportunity for CSOs from Brazil and Dominican Republic

The World Bank-led Global Partnership for Social Accountability (GPSA) launched its fourth Call global for Proposals to support social accountability initiatives

Civic participation and information: a relationship unprecedented in history

After concluding our yearly meeting about citizen engagement in Latin America, we reflect on the new trends we discovered in the region.

How to build a safe and inclusive neighbourhood for (and by) women?

In particular, the absence of women working as urban planners, architects, and engineers has led to the development of cities that are built by men and for men.

Partnership for SDGs – The case of Panama

Achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030 is an ambitious objective that Panama and 150 other countries undertook to pursue on their way to a more inclusive and

Effective work with Indigenous peoples: How does my organization measure up?

Effective work with Indigenous peoples not only implies recognizing their rights but also their identity...

Shaping Smart Cities in Latin America and the Caribbean

The rapid urbanization process observed in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), during the last decades has posed multiple challenges to the region and caused great contrasts

Promoting E-Commerce in Latin America and the Caribbean

E-commerce is an opportunity to make the global trading system more inclusive. It allows micro-, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to access new markets and consumers...

Times change, rules change: A new citizen engagement

To set the ground for an engagement with Civil Society that effectively contributes to the goals of reducing inequality and poverty, promoting productivity and innovation.

The Future of Work: Regional Perspectives

The uncertainty of the future of work naturally raises a number of questions. It is no wonder Argentina put it on the agenda as one of three priorities to be discussed at the ...

The impacts of shifting from print to digital textbooks

Education systems are rapidly moving toward greater digitalization.

Human-centric economy and Technological Innovation

The more technology can do, the more human-centric we are free to become.

How Latin American Countries Became World Champions of Happiness

8 of the 10 countries with the highest levels of positive emotion in the world are in Latin America.

Climate Policy: When the Expensive Options Make Sense

To stabilize climate change, we need to get to zero net carbon emissions by the end of the century. A key question then for policymakers is when and how to reduce emissions ...

A look into the future of the Extractive Industries Transparency from Latin America

Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), a global standard towards good governance in the extractive industries.

New National Parks Can Help Latin America Tackle its Drought Problem

the creation of large protected areas, like the remarkable parks recently brought into existence, is urgent.

Caribbean: Digital Transformation & Natural Disasters

how can digital transformation help governments in general, and Caribbean governments in particular, become more resilient to natural disasters?

Minimum Wages and the Fight Against Inequality

Many policymakers say minimum wage hikes are crucial to reducing inequality. They look at Latin America and see abundant evidence, including the fact that in various countries ...

Successful solutions to gender and inequality in the region

Domestic violence and gender inequality remains to be a critical problem in the region.

Women lead the way to greater climate resilience

Climate change is already happening. Extreme weather events causing floods, droughts, cyclonic winds, and heatwaves occur more frequently and more violently than in the past...

Social Innovation: a tool to improve lives

Frente a la escasez de recursos, y las demandas cada vez mayores, la innovación se presenta como un factor determinante para el desarrollo.

The challenges for Latin America and the Caribbean facing Climate Change

The entire population is affected by climate change. A more sustainable world is the only way

Engagement Strategy with Civil Society

The IDB Group is in the process of updating its Strategy1 for the Relationship with Civil Society. The Strategy is based on the key change factors registered in the countries ...

The IDB Group and its engagement with Civil Society and Sustainable Development and Institutional role of CSO’s.

The institutional sustainability in CSOs' sector is a combination of resources, impact and organizational innovation, where the increase of capacity building is essential.

The IDB Group launch of WiConnect3: The Hub for Latin America and the Caribbean sustainable development

WiConnect3. A platform especially designed for Civil Society Organizations from Latin America and the Caribbean.

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