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Latin America and the Caribbean at the forefront of energy and technological progress
The region is rich in essential minerals and has the potential to develop its value chains. Countries must overcome several challenges to take advantage of these resources and their benefits. This requires transparency, governance, and attracting private investment.
We Helped a Solar Plant Hire More Women. Will the Industry Follow Suit?
The Lucayas Solar Power Project in the Bahamas marked a milestone by pioneering the integration of women in the construction of solar photovoltaic plants. What we learned in the process can help other companies’ commitment to gender equity.
Overcoming Three Challenges to Unlock the Potential of Green Hydrogen
Several countries in Latin America and the Caribbean have an adequate renewable energy generation capacity, abundant water resources and other favorable conditions to diversify the power generation matrices and decarbonize energy-intensive industrial segments. Breaking down legal, regulatory, financial, technical and market barriers can help them lead the charge on clean energy initiatives.
How to Make the Sustainable Development Goals More Meaningful for the Private Sector
After IDB Invest’s Sustainability Week 2019 in June, we distilled some key takeaways for the private sector on the Sustainable Development Goals. Here’s what we found.
4 Ways to Propel Tech SMEs and Internet of Things in Our Region
Tech Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have a significant role to play in the IoT value chain by designing, integrating and adapting IoT solutions that respond to the realities, ecosystem and needs of the region.
Three Examples of Public-Private Partnerships in Health Care for Latin America and the Caribbean
Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) are a suitable option for increasing private contribution to improving health care in Latin America and the Caribbean. Three notable cases implemented in Spain and Uruguay demonstrate this.
Can 'flotovoltaics' be a future partner for hydropower systems?
To address changing paradigms, a new technology has been proposed: hydropower plants that enable solar generation or hybrid hydro-solar systems.
Three Schemes for Promoting Private Participation in Health Technologies
High-tech equipment plays a key role in the early diagnosis of diseases and their treatment. Public-Private Partnerships offer schemes to solve these needs.
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Equity Markets and Corporate Governance: A Regional Agenda
How can multilateral development financial institutions break the low-level equilibrium that prevents the full unleashing of Latin America and the Caribbean’s potential?
