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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.
How to Create More Economic Opportunities for Women through the Private Sector
Companies can close the gender gap by creating employment and skills for women and promoting access to financing and facilitating access to markets for women entrepreneurs. IDB Invest can help in this process.
Making Women Welcome: the Next Challenge for Renewable Energy Construction Projects
If we want the benefits of the energy transition extended to women, then private sector-led workforce development – focused on female employment in construction, currently very low – is critical.
The Silver Economy: from Inclusive Responsibility to Thriving Business
Through the "silver economy", senior citizens are a source of business for the private sector. Financial inclusion of this growing population segment will create opportunities throughout the region.
Addressing Climate Change while Building Resilience in Agriculture
The dual need for adaptation and mitigation investments requires an innovative approach. Blended finance and advisory services can offer a fresh start.
The Role of Men in Gender Equity and Inclusion
Recent studies show that telework during the pandemic underlined the place of traditional roles regarding the corporate gender gap in the region. Men have a specific responsibility in bridging that gap.
IDB World: Schools during COVID-19, Silver Economy, Women in the Workforce
We present three selected blog posts from the IDB Group, on school attendance during the pandemic, the silver economy of the elderly and the new reality of women in the region’s workforce.
