News & Opportunities
The latest in current development affairs in the region.
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 realiti[...]
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 [...]
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 techno[...]
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, b[...]
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 La[...]
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 behi[...]
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 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[...]
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 minimize[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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 ine[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
The water vs climate change paradox
Disruptive and unpredictable weather patterns cause more droughts and floods, rising sea levels, and environmental contamination. [...]
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 pro[...]
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. [...]
