Posts by Digital Economy
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.
Bridging the Digital Divide in Colombia
Through IDB Invest’s support for expanding rural mobile broadband – complemented by IDB-backed policy reforms and IDB Lab-financed innovative last-mile solutions – IDB Group is helping boost connectivity across Colombia.
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.
Building the Market While Building the Network: Tigo Paraguay’s 10 Year Local Currency Bond
IDB Invest acted as an anchor investor, strengthening confidence among local market participants in Paraguay to finance digital infrastructure.
How to Create Jobs in the Caribbean: From Payment Delays to Payroll Growth
Discover a pathway that speeds up payments, unlocks cash flow, and empowers Caribbean entrepreneurs to take more orders and hire.
Financial Health: Driving Growth in Latin America and the Caribbean
According to the latest Global Findex database, the proportion of adults in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) with account ownership rose from 39% in 2011 to over 75% in 2025. This increase was driven by the rise of digital-first financial service providers, expanded government transfers, and innovations that enhance the value proposition, such as the growth of e-commerce and instant payment systems in countries like Brazil, Peru, and Costa Rica.