Civil society

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Learn how the IDB includes citizens in an early and timely manner through planning for effective citizen participation.

What are the entry points to participate in the engagement levels and who areresponsible for implementing the strategy in the country?

CIVICA is a magazine with trends and hard data related to complex civic issues.
Changes in social unrest and polarization, as well as opportunities for innovation, arise.

Findings using Artificial Intelligence to understand the trends among citizens and crisis exit strategies. Download to find out more about your country.

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.

How can governments, communities and industries use their diverse interests and needs to generate mutual benefits for all stakeholders

Los siguientes son los productos de conocimiento generados por el BID en colaboración con sociedad civil

Los siguientes son los productos de conocimiento generados por el BID en colaboración con sociedad civil

Los siguientes son los productos de conocimiento generados por el BID en colaboración con sociedad civil

In this video the researcher explores the key elements for the socio-economic context in Costa Rica, as well as advancements in the academia to transition towards decarbonization

Aprende a incorporar aportes de actores no gubernamentales en las Contribuciones Nacionalmente Determinadas en Perú para adaptación y mitigación del cambio climático.

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.

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

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

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

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

Submitting a session proposal by Monday, August 31, 2020.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Participants will learn about best engagement practices among governments and civil society, to advance climate change and environmental sustainability agendas.

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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?

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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A Partnership is the most coordinated level of relationship between of all the involved actors in a development project

The effective engagement practices among the 3 development stakeholders

Effective engagement practices among the 3 development stakeholders, with real examples from the extractive sector in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Effective engagement practices among the 3 development stakeholders, with real examples from the extractive sector in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Access to information and understanding trends are the first steps towards engaging in a more coordinated manner

The role of civil society in development.

Over the past few decades, the Latin American and Caribbean region has seen significant changes

ACERCA DEL CURSO   Para que un proyecto alcance mayor impacto en el desarrollo de un país, es necesario que cuente con un diseño alineado con objetivos de crecimiento sostenible.  La coordinac [...]

Este curso abierto virtual es parte de la propuesta del Programa de Capacitación Institucional del Grupo BID para la Sociedad Civil, y tiene por objeto enseñar conceptos y herramientas que pueden [...]

Did you know that extractive activities represent 4% of the GDP of Latin America and the Caribbean?

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July - November 2018
Course in English Only

The Review of IDB Group and Civil Society Engagement Actions presents the initiatives, operations and activities of the IDB Group that involve Civil Society.

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

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 promotes the relations with civil society through partnerships, collaboration, consultations, dialogue and information.

Caribbean Forum - June 8th, 2017 - Jamaica. The Vicepresident of Countries, Alexandre Meira da Rosa (2014-2020), discussed about the Revolution Era and its relevance.

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