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Corporate Governance: Practical Sessions from Family Business to AI Oversight

Strong governance is what turns sustainability goals into results. At Sustainability Week 2026 in Barbados, join free training sessions on family governance, AI oversight, and SOE continuity, available online on May 25.

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Rutas 2 and 7: Paraguay’s first large-scale road public-private partnership (PPP), supported by IDB Invest.
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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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. 

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