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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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 Consultations: Step by Step: 300 Regulatory and Legal Frameworks Applicable in Latin America and the Caribbean

Public consultation with those impacted by a project/operation contribute to sustainable development in Latin America and the Caribbean. Learn to plan them in a simple way.

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.

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

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CiviClytiCs: AI for not leaving anyone behind

Regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, this Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool shows real-time citizen’s perceptions and worries expressed online, in each country in Latin America and the

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Graham Watkins: “We are considering future recovery packages including sustainable infrastructure”

The Principal Environmental Specialist draws a link between climate change mitigation strategies and COVID-19 recovery that might be carried out by organizations like the IDB.

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Flavia Milano: “Citizen participation is changing history”

Our leading specialist in citizen participation matters at the IDB, Flavia Milano, approaches lessons learned in the region during the crisis of COVID-19.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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Citizen Engagement is Essential to Achieve Latin America and the Caribbean’s Sustainability Goals

Climate change has a deep global impact at an unprecedented scale. Citizen participation is essential for governments to achieve their sustainability commitments.

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.

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