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Is Bikesharing The Future of Latin America’s Cities?

Micromobility solutions, such as shared bikes and scooters, have gained significant traction in cities worldwide, with Latin America witnessing a surge in their adoption. These alternatives to car usage promise reduced emissions, reduced congestion, and decreased parking space demands in urban centers.

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Electric Buses Roll Out Challenges and Opportunities for Latin America and the Caribbean

Policy makers are aware of the importance of cutting down on CO2, manufacturers are rolling over new electric buses and private sector investors have appetite to invest in this sector, as demonstrated by recent tenders in Bogotá and Santiago. But there are still road-blocks ahead of a massive roll-out of electric buses.

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Latin America & the Caribbean Has a Truck Problem, But the Solution is on its Way

The region's trucking industry is gigantic, and inefficient, with shippers struggling to find available trucks and carriers struggling with driver security and limited working capital. The potential for tech disruption is clear, and startups are filling the void with online marketplaces.

How the 2030 Agenda Can Help Us Tackle the COVID-19 Crisis
How the 2030 Agenda Can Help Us Tackle the COVID-19 Crisis

The economic recovery this time around will have to be different, centered on environmental and social sustainability. It must steer us toward a low-carbon economy that is resilient to the effects of climate change and does not leave anyone behind.

Five Posts to Recap 2019 Ahead of 2020
Five Posts to Recap 2019 Ahead of 2020

We’ve selected five articles from the Negocios Sostenibles (Sustainable Business) blog to form a picture of the innovation and challenges that took place this past year. Together, they provide a general viewpoint for 2020 as we begin the year ahead.

Six LatinFinance 2019 Awards Recognizing IDB Invest's Efforts
Six LatinFinance 2019 Awards Recognizing IDB Invest's Efforts

LatinFinance magazine has selected six IDB Invest projects among the year's best, lauding the organization’s commitment with the private sector in Latin America and the Caribbean.