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Not Impact Measurement. Impact
Development finance is rethinking results measurement by moving from retrospective reporting to using evidence during implementation to improve outcomes. 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.
The Rules Have Changed: Sustainability Is Now the Price of Entry for Investment in Latin America and the Caribbean
Discover how, at Sustainability Week, May 26–28, private-sector leaders turn resilience into investable, scalable growth.
Does Credit Access Create Jobs? New Evidence from 30 Countries in Latin America and the Caribbean
A new IDB Invest study measures how $1 million in credit translates into new jobs for MSMEs across the region.
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.
Finding a Common Language for Financing the Circular Economy in Peru
Achieving a just transition to the circular economy involves a shift into a new model that leaves no one behind. Although the road ahead is teeming with obstacles, the experience in Peru has jump-started a knowledge-creation process, easing the transition and establishing the first steps.
Tailored Strategies to Provide Water and Sanitation to Brazil's 'Favelas'
When a new law allowed private capital to enter the sector, water and sanitation companies established programs that enabled them to work efficiently in vulnerable communities.
How to Design Corporate Practices to Protect Human Rights
Two prominent leaders stress the importance of relying on international instruments, working with local communities, and incorporating their input into the design of corporate policies.
How Do We Transition to a Green Economy Without Leaving Anyone Behind?
This crucial change for the planet must be inclusive, equitable, and participatory to mitigate social costs.
