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Sustainability Week 2026: Choose Your Free Sessions on Sustainability and Business
Business and knowledge come together at Sustainability Week 2026. Discover our virtual sessions on sustainability, finance, and business innovation. Register today.
Corporate Governance: Practical Sessions from Family Business to AI Oversight
Strong governance is what turns sustainability goals into results. At Sustainability Week 2026 in Barbados, join free training sessions on family governance, AI oversight, and SOE continuity, available online on May 25.
Not Impact Measurement. Impact
MDBs are pioneering a new profession for results in a data-rich world. This blog was originally posted by the World Bank on April 21, 2026, by the Heads of Outcome Measurement of Multilateral and Bilateral Development Agencies, including IDB Invest.
Five Years After Paris, Latin America and the Caribbean is an Example for Climate Policies
Although some warned that short-term problems would hide long-term ones under COVID-19, the crisis has highlighted the interrelationship between environmental and social issues. The implementation of the Paris Agreement in the region has become a roadmap for recovery.
How to Support SMEs Joining Global Trade and Value Chains
The incorporation of emerging market SMEs into global trade and value chains brings important benefits and opportunities for the economic development of countries and companies.
Energy-Efficient Manufacturing in Latin America and the Caribbean: Just Cheaper & Better
Energy efficiency is the most effective mechanism for reducing gas emissions. The manufacturing sector in Latin America and the Caribbean can do its part for the environment while lowering financing costs through international certifications for its energy management systems.
ESG Factors (1): What's in It for You If You Are in Emerging Markets?
The point of ESG principles is that they should be integrated into company strategy, for the benefit of shareholders and stakeholders, including investors in emerging markets. Non-financial risk disclosure is following the same historical trend as the financial risk report.
Looking to Woo Investors? You Need Good Corporate Governance
To achieve their development goals, Latin America and the Caribbean must create an attractive investment environment for the private sector. Transparency and fairness to shareholders are key to building trust in emerging markets.
Accelerating the Region’s Recovery through Trade Finance
About 90% of global trade depends on some type of financing, mainly in the short-term. Today more than ever, companies in Latin America and the Caribbean need to finance their trade operations to be more resilient and sustainable in the long-term.
