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A sugarcane farmer holds a sugarcane stalk in a field in Belize.
The Rules Have Changed: Sustainability Is Now the Price of Entry for Investment in Latin America and the Caribbean

Discover how, at Sustainability Week, May 26–28, private-sector leaders turn resilience into investable, scalable growth.

A group of factory workers assembled around a production line
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.

A person stands in a small workshop or warehouse, holding a tablet, with shelves behind them stacked neatly with colorful spools of yarn or thread, suggesting a textile or craft production setting.
What Drives Business Growth in Colombia? Six Key Factors

Initial capital has long been understood as a driver of business growth, but in Colombia, how much capital is needed to grow?

A woman stands outdoors holding a tray of young green seedlings, surrounded by rows of plants in a nursery or agricultural setting, with trees and sunlight in the background.
Sustainability Week 2026: Turning Sustainability Commitments into Bankable Investments 

A globally recognized platform connecting investors with high-impact projects across Latin America and the Caribbean. Register and join online on May 26-28. 

Participants of Mi Ruta program in Miches, Dominican Republic.
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.

AI-based diagnostic model for Cutaneous Leishmaniasis capable of operating entirely offline
Artificial Intelligence for Health Care: Diagnosing Tropical Diseases in Remote Amazon Regions

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the global health landscape, particularly in remote Amazon regions, where a new technology can diagnose cutaneous leishmaniasis using a cellphone without requiring an internet connection.