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A New Business Model to Scale Impact in Latin America and the Caribbean

By bridging regional challenges and opportunities with capital markets, IDB Invest makes a real difference on social, economic, and climate issues and paves the way for a sustainable and prosperous future.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Innovation, Technology, and Finance to make SMEs Stronger and More Productive

An initiative driven in El Salvador by IDB Invest, IDB Lab, and Banco Cuscatlán promotes digital transformation and adopting financial and non-financial products.

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The Sustainable Bond that Transformed Central America's Financial Markets

Thanks to this operation, Banco Promerica improved people's lives, helped many SMEs successfully navigate the pandemic, and contributed to the economic and social development of the region. It was an unprecedented initiative.