Posts by Development Impact
How the COVID-19 Crisis Can Change the Private Sector for the Better
This is one of the few moments in history when no individual or institution can stand on the sidelines. Let’s use this collective motion to push ourselves to innovate.
IDB Invest Moved its Headquarters to Kingston for a Few Weeks
When IDB Invest launched in 2016, we saw success as doing more business in the Caribbean. To achieve this big goal, we first needed to focus on the small victories.
Why Should the Tourism Sector Care About Food Waste?
Every year, over 1 billion tons of food produced for human consumption is lost or wasted. Given its position at the consumption end of the food value chain, the tourism sector is a strategic industry to fight this problem.
A Lifesaver for Agribusiness: the Financial Resiliency Clause
Exposed to phenomena such as El Niño, agribusinesses in Latin America and the Caribbean require protection by the financial system. One tool for this is the financial resiliency clause, developed to address the reality of climate change and the challenge posed by different natural disasters.
Why Does Latin America and the Caribbean Need to Discuss About Proptech?
Our region has the highest share of city dwellers in the world. Considering the lack of transparency in contracts, high transaction costs, scarce mortgage financing, high landlord requirements, and other hurdles, it is not surprising that “property tech” or PropTech is taking off in LAC.
What Can We Learn From Today’s Housing Sector in Latin America and the Caribbean?
The shortage of housing impacts on a major number of people in the region. Only sharing experiences and knowledge will we be able to find sustainable long-term solutions.