News & Opportunities
The latest in current development affairs in the region.
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. [...]
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 pr[...]
