News & Opportunities
The latest in current development affairs in the region.
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. [...]
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. [...]
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 minimize[...]
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. [...]
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. [...]
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[...]
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 wome[...]
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 Ca[...]
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[...]
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 dir[...]
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. [...]
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. [...]
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 transp[...]
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. [...]
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 pr[...]
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. [...]
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. [...]
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. [...]
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. [...]
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 pro[...]
The water vs climate change paradox
Disruptive and unpredictable weather patterns cause more droughts and floods, rising sea levels, and environmental contamination. [...]
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[...]
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[...]
Coronavirus: news and contacts from governments in the region
We share key links to support citizens, governments, and businesses in the midst of the COVID-19 emergency. [...]
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 A[...]
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 [...]
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 incl[...]
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. [...]
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. [...]
Express strategy: IDB Group-Civil Society Engagement
Learn how the IDB includes citizens in an early and timely manner through planning for effective citizen participation. [...]
