Sustainable BusinessRecent posts
Guide to a Blue Economy that Benefits Communities in the Caribbean
Besides having a positive environmental impact and protecting the natural capital, the use of ocean resources by the small island developing States in the Caribbean should also foster inclusive growth, fair employment, and community well-being.
Sustainable Investment to Unlock Amazonia’s Potential
Fostering sustainable value chains, enhancing regulatory frameworks, and promoting inclusive business models could mitigate risks for private investors while ensuring economic activities benefit the region’s biodiversity and local communities. An attractive prospect for all stakeholders.
Insurance, Technology, and a $267 Billion Opportunity
Driven by technological advancements, a significant untapped market, and collaboration between traditional companies and startups, Latin America and the Caribbean's insurtech sector is primed to boost growth, enhance financial inclusion and foster resilience.
New Frontiers for Financial Innovation
With a new business model and the active search for creative solutions to finance development, 2024 was a year in which IDB Invest generated responses tailored to specific needs, from large institutional clients to micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). This blog presents some of the most notable ones.
2024, the Year the World Turned Its Eyes to the Amazon Region
The "lungs of the planet," was one of the major topics of the past twelve months. Despite significant challenges, the region has much to offer regarding global solutions that drive sustainable development. Here is a selection of blogs we published on the topic.
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.
This Initiative Could Generate More Than 18,000 Healthy Life Years and Save Millions of Dollars
By translating a metric commonly used in the global health space, impact investors can measure the impact of greater access to private healthcare.
A New Generation of Thematic Bonds Combines Joint-Issuances and the Power of Securitizations
An innovative structured finance program in Mexico supports and brings together small financial intermediaries in agriculture and MSMEs lending, enhances access to capital markets and promotes sustainability.
Three Strategies to Include More People With Disabilities in Your Company
Promoting an inclusive culture, removing barriers, implementing tools, communicating achievements, and extending inclusion to the value chain are key to fostering effective diversity.
