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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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Governance and Succession: Securing the Future of Mexico’s Nonbank Financial Institutions

IDB Invest study: key findings and a roadmap to strengthen governance and CEO and senior management succession planning in nonbank financial institutions (NBFIs).

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Facilitating Successful Climate Action for Latin American and Caribbean Small and Midsized Businesses 

Businesses that manage and reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions have the opportunity to lower their production costs, become more efficient, develop resiliency against the impacts of climate change, and access markets with environmental demands and regulations.  

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