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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.

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Microfinance to Empower Peru's Rural Women

With IDB Invest’s support, Caja Huancayo is helping to transform rural Peru by driving economic growth in remote communities.

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Three Smartphone Trends to Advance an Inclusive Digital Future

With democratization, coverage and access to mobile devices, more and more people will have an increasing wealth of technologies at their fingertips. The challenge is to unleash the power of smartphones to advance progress.

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Is Digital Transformation Improving Financial Inclusion? Here Is What We Found Out

Institutions of all types and sizes have embraced the new technologies to update their business and reach marginalized groups. Progress is uneven, but the opportunities are enormous.

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Adaptation, Financial Inclusion, Gender, Sustainability, and the Digital Gap: A Recap of 2023

The year concludes with significant challenges, demanding flexible and creative solutions. Fortunately, the private sector is increasingly showing interest in issues aimed at promoting a fairer and more sustainable world. Here's a snapshot of the topics that garnered the most attention in IDB Invest’s corporate blog, Negocios Sostenibles, over the past twelve months.

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Using Digital Payments to Push Financial Inclusion

Access to digital transactions leads to the financial inclusion of the unbanked, underbanked and vulnerable populations, while boosting the resilience and growth of micro, small and medium-sized businesses.