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In the Face of Sustainability Challenges, Strong Governance Begins in the Boardroom
Boards of Directors must lead mitigation strategies, embedding long-term planning and innovation into risk oversight. IDB Invest empowers directors to transform climate governance into resilience, opportunity, and competitive advantage across diverse sectors.
36,000 Transactions That Transformed Regional Trade
Since 2005, the Trade Finance Facilitation Program has promoted financial inclusion, trade resilience, and regional integration among countries through financial solutions, strengthening local capacities, and promoting sustainability.
Four Areas Ports Can Work on to Successfully Navigate the Future
Integrating MSMEs, enhancing synergies, promoting environmental sustainability, and fostering women’s participation and leadership are crucial to ensuring ports in Latin America and the Caribbean's long-term growth, innovation, and contribution to economic diversification, thereby benefiting natural capital and local economies.
Six Cutting-Edge Technologies to Accelerate Financial Health
Financial services in Latin America and the Caribbean are recognizing the business opportunity to better support clients’ ability to manage day-to-day finances, navigate shocks, and invest in their future. Key technologies could make a big difference.
Restoring Brazil's Rainforest Can Power an Environmental and Economic Transformation
A new publication by IDB Invest and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) reveals that restoring land in the Brazilian Amazon is a viable and profitable alternative to traditional uses. Private-sector leadership is key to promoting solutions.
Data Centers and the Future of Competitiveness in Latin America
They allow us to enjoy our favorite shows, e-commerce, and AI applications. A renewed wave of investment will make these technological infrastructures a key driver of the region's private sector growth and economic development.
Latin America and the Caribbean at the forefront of energy and technological progress
The region is rich in essential minerals and has the potential to develop its value chains. Countries must overcome several challenges to take advantage of these resources and their benefits. This requires transparency, governance, and attracting private investment.
Tailored Solutions and Services can Unlock Homeownership for Women
Substantial barriers in accessing housing finance exacerbate poverty and vulnerability. Facilitating women’s access can improve economic and social well-being and become a significant opportunity for financial institutions in an untapped market.
Financial Instruments for Higher Positive Impact in Amazonia
Multilateral development banks can promote sustainable investment in the basin, manage risks through tailored products, and drive systemic change by coordinating efforts with local stakeholders and governments.
