Imagine investing $1 in Latin America and the Caribbean – and unlocking multiples of that amount, while creating lasting impact for millions. For 65 years, the IDB Group has been the region’s trusted development partner. Today, with a stronger focus on the private sector, we’re

In #Colombia, a study revealed that transforming preschool #education requires smarter investments—not just bigger ones. Funding + teacher training = better child development outcomes. Find out what worked and the lessons it offers for the wider region:

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How can cities anticipate natural hazards, protect their ecosystems, and strengthen their response capacity through urban planning?. We'll find the answers when experts convene and present case studies at "Risk Management in Urban Planning," an IDB Cities Network webinar. 💻

🥑 In just two decades, #Peru has transformed its #agriculture sector to become a global leader in foods like blueberries, asparagus, and avocados. 📈 The sector’s exports have grown 16-fold, reaching $12.3 billion last year and employing 25% of the country’s workforce. 🤝 What

A recent study in #Argentina shows that a grandmother's retirement can boost her daughter’s participation in the workforce – especially when young children are in the household. Read more about the dynamic between family, labor, and childcare here. 👉

RT @IDB_Lab: What kind of #FutureOfWork do we want to build?.At #GETForum 2025, we’ll discuss platforms, #DigitalPayments, and #Innovation….

How can cities anticipate natural hazards by improving #UrbanPlanning?. Join our IDB Cities Network webinar to explore tools such as environmental assessments, risk mapping & geospatial platforms. 📅 Wednesday, Aug. 27 | 10:00 a.m. ET. #ResilientCities

💧 Over 34,000 people in remote communities across Costa Rica now have access to clean water and sanitation services thanks to a powerful partnership 🤝 . Read how it happened 👉

📢 Join our next #Code4Dev webinar and discover OpenCRVS, an open-source solution to modernize civil registration systems. 📅 August 21 | 🕓 4–5:30 p.m. ET | 💻 Zoom.🔤 English with Spanish & Portuguese interpretation. 👉 Register now:

How can we ensure that every school has the staff it needs?. A new IDB publication offers a roadmap to implement an optimal staffing plan for education systems in #LatinAmerica and the #Caribbean. The challenge is huge: while some schools face teacher shortages, others have more

🎯 What can countries learn from the VAT reform in #Brazil?. A new system that is more efficient, less regressive, and better aligned with the federal system could be a model for #LatinAmerica and the #Caribbean. Learn more:

💡 Do you know what reference prices are in #PublicProcurement?. Using them strategically can save millions and improve #PublicSpending in #LatinAmerica and the #Caribbean. 📖 Discover 4 key steps: #FiscalManagement

#Mexico is moving toward a stronger economy for all – one that addresses the root causes of poverty, creates opportunities, and promotes regional development. In this new #EspressoChat, Vice President @_AnabelG spoke with Secretary of Finance @Edgar_Amador_Z about the Mexican

Small reforms, like digitalizing tax systems, using data analytics to fight evasion, or piloting better-targeted subsidies, can make fiscal systems across #LatinAmerica and the #Caribbean more efficient. These changes help governments deliver big results. @anamibanez, our VP for

The IDB Group continues #ImprovingLives across #LatinAmerica and the #Caribbean, and we're putting even bigger ambitions into practice. Hear from Francesca Castellani, chief of the IDB’s Strategic Planning and Monitoring Division, Alessandro Maffioli, managing director of

📢 Call for Papers | 9th RIE Conference. Nov 17–18, 2025 | Unicamp, Campinas, Brazil. 💼 Submit your research on: #Innovation, #Entrepreneurship, #Productivity, #AI, #DigitalTech, and #Trade. 🗓 Deadline: Aug 25.📧 rie2025@iadb.org | Subject: 9th Conference RIE. Learn more:

Artificial intelligence is already transforming classrooms in Latin America and the Caribbean. This call from @the_IDB and @Ceibal_uy is looking for school-based AI solutions making an impact. Submit your proposal by August 15.

The IDB president and team visited Paramaribo’s World Heritage Site to see how IDB-supported urban rehabilitation programs are revitalizing the historic center of #Suriname's capital. These initiatives preserve the country's cultural heritage, while driving inclusive and

RT @igoldfajn: Great meeting with the private sector in Suriname to discuss how @the_IDB can catalyze investment and serve as a bridge betw….

RT @igoldfajn: Honored to meet President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons, the first woman to lead #Suriname. We discussed the future of Suriname'….

RT @igoldfajn: Productive meeting with #Suriname's Minister of Finance, Hon. Adelien Wijnerman, on joint priorities of the IDB Group and th….