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Facing the Storm: How IDB Invest Supports Caribbean Private Sector Resilience
IDB Invest is partnering with the Green Climate Fund to help Caribbean businesses better withstand future climate shocks through blended finance and technical assistance.
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.
How Can Development Finance Institutions Help Unleash Brazil's Investment Potential in Infrastructure?
To unleash investments, Brazil’s billionaire infrastructure gap needs more than one strategic player providing innovative solutions.
Four Urgent Digital Improvements for Freight Transport in Our Region
The digitization of “last mile” trucking is a business opportunity that contributes to the development of our economies and the well-being of our region. What are we waiting for to implement it?
Rethinking the Digital Pathways of Latin America and the Caribbean
Latin America and the Caribbean need to renew their digital infrastructure if they aim to provide the quality of services that their users need. It’s time to improve the region’s connectivity landscape.
Memories from The Future: How Latin America and the Caribbean Achieved the Sustainable Development Goals for Water and Sanitation
Four takeaways on the road to achieving the Sustainable Development Goal 6, as reviewed by an observer from the year 2030.
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The Caribbean: A Private Sector’s Challenge to Increasing Productivity and Growth – Part II
The 4th Industrial Revolution brings endless opportunities for the Caribbean. To exploit these opportunities, the private sector can partner with governments to deploy successful initiatives to prepare the current and future workforce for the emerging technologies.
Why Our Region Needs More Gender Bonds
Latin America is not yet late to join the nascent gender bond market. The timing is just right. These bonds also empower women economically and socially without sacrificing profitability.
