Sustainable BusinessRecent posts
Digital Innovation Expands Financing for Women-Led SMEs in Latin America and the Caribbean
Loans and disbursements approved in less than 24 hours, enabled by artificial intelligence, and early invoice payments powered by fintech solutions are transforming access to credit for MSMEs, especially those led by women.
IDB Invest Cultivates Caribbean Fund Managers to Mobilize Private Capital
By training local fund managers and anchoring blended‑finance vehicles, IDB Invest mobilizes private capital for sustainable growth across the Caribbean.
Mi Ruta: Building Career Readiness for Young Women in Miches
In Miches, Dominican Republic, the Mi Ruta program equips young women with practical skills and provides mentorship to strengthen their professional development and ease their entry into the job market.
For Earth Day, Nature-Based Solutions in Private Sector Infrastructure Projects
Several studies have shown that Nature-Based Solutions in private sector projects provide meaningful societal benefits for climate and social resilience, as well as ecosystem health.
Addressing Water Stress through Public-Private Partnerships in Desalination Projects
The desalination industry offers an effective alternative to respond to water scarcity in the region, especially in a context where it is essential to engage the private sector, and develop and structure effective projects that meet social needs.
IDB World: ChatGPT, Maritime Transport, Trans Rights
We present three blog posts from the IDB Group on the power of ChatGPT to develop public policies, maritime transport and access to housing for the trans collective.
The Liquid of Life: Estimating the Health Impacts of Water and Sanitation Services in Brazil
Access to clean water and sanitation clearly has a positive impact on people’s health. It is still important to measure the magnitude of these benefits to truly understand this impact and help guide private sector investments to where they are needed most, as shown in our new study focused on Brazil.
Switching Lenses for Development: How to Use Gender-Lens Investment for Equality
Gender lens investment has great social impact, and a safe, sustainable long-term ROI, bringing about profitability while pushing for equality.
Seeking a Just, Gender-Conscious Climate Transition
The net-zero transition will struggle to move ahead if it’s not gender-conscious and doesn’t meet the needs of entire communities across Latin America and the Caribbean.
