Four Reasons Why Transparency is a Strategic Asset for Development Finance Institutions
Open access to information builds credibility, enhances outcomes, encourages collaboration, and attracts investment. For development finance institutions, transparency is not just a value, it’s a cornerstone for achieving sustainable progress while navigating complex financial and operational landscapes.
The 'Silver Revolution' Transforms Challenges into Business Opportunities
Population aging is a global reality, and in the case of Latin America, it has become a trend that is full of possibilities for various sectors of the economy.
Holidays 2.0: How Technology is Shaping the Future of Tourism in Latin America and the Caribbean
Latin America and the Caribbean is a region greatly abundant in natural and cultural resources, with a huge potential to become a global benchmark in the tourism industry, driving economic growth and quality job creation in the region. Despite some setbacks, new customer behaviors and, especially, technology breakthroughs have brought about new opportunities for the industry.
Equipment, Training and Queens: Helping Beekeepers in Mexico Boost Climate Resilience
How can we help small beekeepers in Latin America and the Caribbean strengthen productivity and climate resilience? According to a recent IDB Invest evaluation of a pilot program in Mexico, by providing them with a combination of basic inputs and training. But most importantly, queen bees. Through this approach, producers managed to increase honey production, yields, and the number of hives in their colonies and adopted best practices in hive management, boosting resilience to future climate events.
Improving Telecommunications Drives GDP and Productivity
The rapid growth of telecommunications in Latin America and the Caribbean presents both an opportunity and a challenge for a sector capable of significantly contributing to GDP growth and enhancing productivity. However, the sector is constantly evolving, with persistent gaps in access.
Leveraging Knowledge to Scale Impact in Latin America and the Caribbean
In a world of information overload, how do we make sense of the data that surrounds us? How do we use it to create positive change in our region and beyond? At IDB Invest, we believe that the answer lies in knowledge. It helps us build a bridge that connects people and insights to actions that matter to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By leveraging knowledge, IDB Invest can scale impact across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC).