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Aristotle’s Wisdom and Synergies at IDB Group
The philosophical maxim about the whole and the parts is the perfect metaphor for illustrating how we work together to multiply the impact of our institutional efforts to build a better world.
Are Financial Institutions Ready to Face Climate Risks? This Is What We Found Out
An IDB Invest survey shows they require guidance and a solid legal framework to navigate a complex landscape. Experts recommend focusing on three pillars: governance and culture, implementation and engagement, and transition planning.
Artificial Intelligence for Timely Diagnosis of Tropical Diseases
Climate change accelerates the transmission of infections. Technology can help win this race against time, save costs, and save lives, especially in Amazonia and other vulnerable areas.
How to Train Entrepreneurs? Don’t Overload Their Cognitive Bandwidth
Less is more when it comes to business training for entrepreneurs, especially for women whose cognitive bandwidth is already overtaxed by business and household demands.
The Caribbean: A Private Sector’s Challenge to Increasing Productivity and Growth – Part I
New technologies and big data are increasing the demand for skills, including digital skills and high-level cognitive skills. Caribbean private sector can influence the types of skills it needs from its workforce and play an active role in increasing productivity and competitiveness in the region - and globally.
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.
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 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.
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?