Human rights

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Changing the food system is essential to reaching biodiversity and climate change goals. But what specifically should we change? There are 3 important ingredients.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

This report investigates the nature and consequences of conflict in infrastructure projects in Latin America and the Caribbean

Be part of this public consultation to update our environmental and social policies, to ensure better and more sustainable results in IDB operations.

A pesar de que se estima que casi 13% de la población en nuestra región presenta alguna discapacidad, su situación en el mercado de trabajo no es fácil.

In this interactive publication, you will learn a social model of disability

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

To set the ground for an engagement with Civil Society that effectively contributes to the goals of reducing inequality and poverty, promoting productivity and innovation.