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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.
Expect Big Things: Five Sustainable Business Trends for 2025
Latin America and the Caribbean’s transformation hinges on private sector leadership driving innovation, job creation, and capital mobilization. The next 12 months will be crucial to seize unparalleled opportunities and champion sustainable development.
Xochi, a Path of Flowers to Alleviate Traffic Woes in Guatemala
In a country where gridlocks are a part of daily life, a private toll road built to international standards drastically reduces travel time, empowers local communities, and innovates in more than one way for a project of its kind.
Energy, Climate Change, Financial Innovation and More: Our Ten Most-Read Blogs in 2024
More than just a measure of results, this list reflects the concerns and interests of our audience: high-level business leaders and development specialists in Latin America and the Caribbean.
AI, Technology, and Digital Solutions for Sustainable Development
The latest advancements continue to amaze. Similarly, companies, institutions, and individuals keep thinking about how these progresses can contribute to building a better world.
New Frontiers for Financial Innovation
With a new business model and the active search for creative solutions to finance development, 2024 was a year in which IDB Invest generated responses tailored to specific needs, from large institutional clients to micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). This blog presents some of the most notable ones.
2024, the Year the World Turned Its Eyes to the Amazon Region
The "lungs of the planet," was one of the major topics of the past twelve months. Despite significant challenges, the region has much to offer regarding global solutions that drive sustainable development. Here is a selection of blogs we published on the topic.
