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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.
Listen, Manage, Learn: This Is How We Address Your Concerns at IDB Invest
The Management Grievance Mechanism serves individuals, communities, and groups seeking to voice their concerns on environmental or social issues related to projects financed or under consideration.
Aristotle’s Wisdom and Synergies at IDB Group
The philosophical maxim about the whole and the parts is the perfect metaphor for illustrating how we work together to multiply the impact of our institutional efforts to build a better world.
Are Financial Institutions Ready to Face Climate Risks? This Is What We Found Out
An IDB Invest survey shows they require guidance and a solid legal framework to navigate a complex landscape. Experts recommend focusing on three pillars: governance and culture, implementation and engagement, and transition planning.
Artificial Intelligence for Timely Diagnosis of Tropical Diseases
Climate change accelerates the transmission of infections. Technology can help win this race against time, save costs, and save lives, especially in Amazonia and other vulnerable areas.
Finding a Common Language for Financing the Circular Economy in Peru
Achieving a just transition to the circular economy involves a shift into a new model that leaves no one behind. Although the road ahead is teeming with obstacles, the experience in Peru has jump-started a knowledge-creation process, easing the transition and establishing the first steps.
Tailored Strategies to Provide Water and Sanitation to Brazil's 'Favelas'
When a new law allowed private capital to enter the sector, water and sanitation companies established programs that enabled them to work efficiently in vulnerable communities.
The Role of Indigenous Peoples in the Design of Sustainable Business Practices
Two prominent leaders highlight the importance of working with local communities and incorporating their input into the design of corporate policies.
How Do We Transition to a Green Economy Without Leaving Anyone Behind?
This crucial change for the planet must be inclusive, equitable, and participatory to mitigate social costs.
