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The World Cup's Legacy for the Creative Economy in Latin America and the Caribbean
The tournament strengthens the creative industries ecosystem, building the momentum for investment in the businesses that power digital content, media, and intellectual property across the region.
Scaling Manufacturing to Drive Jobs and Exports in Honduras
With long-term financing from IDB Invest, Grupo Elcatex in Honduras expands capacity, creates jobs, and connects to global markets.
Powering Costa Rica’s 5G Future: Mobilizing Private Capital for a Data-Intense Economy
IDB Invest’s $100 million loan to Liberty Costa Rica for 5G investments will expand the firms’ capacity to run real-time transactions, deliver remote services, and scale data‑heavy applications, enabling AI and digital growth.
S&P’s AAA Rating Validates IDB Invest’s Strength and Strategic Direction
The AAA rating expands the institution's access to a broader investor base, supporting its ability to finance and mobilize private impact investment in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Beyond the Cash Gap: How Reverse Factoring Is Unlocking Growth for MSMEs
An IDB Invest study in Mexico estimates that the adoption of reverse factoring is associated with a 27% increase in companies’ sales.
Sustainability Week 2026: Choose Your Free Sessions on business innovation and entrepreneurship
Business and knowledge come together at Sustainability Week 2026. Discover our virtual sessions on business innovation and entrepreneurship. Register today.
Corporate Governance: Practical Sessions, from Family Business to AI Oversight
Strong governance is the bridge between business strategy and tangible results. At Sustainability Week 2026 in Barbados, join free training sessions on family governance, AI oversight, and SOE continuity, available online on May 25.
Not Impact Measurement. Impact
MDBs are pioneering a new profession for results in a data-rich world. This blog was originally posted by the World Bank on April 21, 2026, by the Heads of Outcome Measurement of Multilateral and Bilateral Development Agencies, including IDB Invest.
Does Credit Access Create Jobs? New Evidence from 30 Countries in Latin America and the Caribbean
A new IDB Invest study measures how $1 million in credit translates into new jobs for MSMEs across the region.
