Sustainable development

General Information Each year, the Boards of Governors of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the Inter-American Investment Corporation (IDB Invest) hold their Annual Meetings in one of the [...]

Del 26 al 30 de marzo, como cada año, se celebrará la Reunión de Gobernadores en Santiago de Chile donde estarán presentes las mayores autoridades del Grupo BID.  Chile acogerá las próximas r [...]

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

It is proven that green spaces generate multiple benefits that improve our overall wellbeing.

Using the bicycle, instead of motorized vehicles, to move around our cities is becoming more and more popular around the world.

To fully unlock the employment potential of the energy transition, we must delve deeper into the factors that drive this hiring process.

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

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.

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

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

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.

Applications are open until July 7, 2020.

We share key links to support citizens, governments, and businesses in the midst of the COVID-19 emergency.

Without citizen participation, each action towards progress becomes as fragile as a domino line. 

Actions against climate change are boosted through effective linkage between governments, civil society and private sector. Click to learn how.

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

The survey seeks to promote the responsible adoption of AI to improve the provision of social services and create opportunities for development.

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

The Panama IDB Country Office developed an innovative method to facilitate citizen participation in the design of their Country Strategy.

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.

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.

This online course will allow you to converse, exchange, and share best practices in the region and implement them in your city.

Civil Society is crucial for this type of investment, to mitigate risks and losses for the private sector.

Individuals interested in the environmental sector can sign-up for this course that begins on September 24th, to learn how to conduct public consultations.

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

This story highlights the transformational and pivotal role of social leaders at inter-agency committees to ensure the private sector's success.

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La baja productividad en las economías andinas en las últimas décadas puede explicarse, entre otros factores, por el escaso desarrollo del sector exportador.

After concluding our yearly meeting about citizen engagement in Latin America, we reflect on the new trends we discovered in the region.

In particular, the absence of women working as urban planners, architects, and engineers has led to the development of cities that are built by men and for men.

The rapid urbanization process observed in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), during the last decades has posed multiple challenges to the region and caused great contrasts

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 [...]

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the creation of large protected areas, like the remarkable parks recently brought into existence, is urgent.

The entire population is affected by climate change. A more sustainable world is the only way

The IDB Group has created the WiConnect platform, the geo-referenced networking directory working towards development in the region.

To face the lack of natural resources, the key card to play is innovation.

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