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Digital Innovation Expands Financing for Women-Led SMEs in Latin America and the Caribbean
Loans and disbursements approved in less than 24 hours, enabled by artificial intelligence, and early invoice payments powered by fintech solutions are transforming access to credit for MSMEs, especially those led by women.
IDB Invest Cultivates Caribbean Fund Managers to Mobilize Private Capital
By training local fund managers and anchoring blended‑finance vehicles, IDB Invest mobilizes private capital for sustainable growth across the Caribbean.
Mi Ruta: Building Career Readiness for Young Women in Miches
In Miches, Dominican Republic, the Mi Ruta program equips young women with practical skills and provides mentorship to strengthen their professional development and ease their entry into the job market.
Seven Reasons for Investing in a Powerful Broadband Network
From enhanced connectivity to significant environmental advantages, fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) has emerged as an essential tool in combating climate change and addressing some of today’s most pressing social issues.
A Toolkit to Build Climate Resilience and Enhance Public-Private Partnerships
Financing infrastructure projects brings about a multiplier effect: every dollar invested generates up to four dollars in return. However, there is a huge gap that can only be bridged by actively engaging private-sector players and providing them with the right tools.
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.
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.
Not Just Tourists: Now Also Cars Recharge Under the Sun of Punta Cana
The Caribbean's first 'electrolinera' in the Dominican Republic exemplifies the private sector's commitment to the energy transition in a country aiming to significantly increase renewable generation in the coming years.
Nothing is Fated: Shaping an Equitable Digital Future Must be a Collective Endeavor
As the bricklayers of tomorrow’s landscape, telecommunications companies are responsible for collaborating with all actors within the new technologies ecosystem to harness the full potential of the digital era.
