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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.
Seven Factors that Make Inclusion a Winning Strategy for Business
The participation of stakeholders and vulnerable communities in the design of projects and in the value chain, accompanied by a commitment to diversity and a robust sustainability policy, are an ethical imperative, but also the best way to achieve business objectives.
Bioeconomy: Business with a Focus on the Planet
Replacing chemicals and unsustainable materials with bioproducts, extracting forest products like seeds and fruits, or generating bioenergy from agricultural waste are just some practices creating economic opportunities for local communities while protecting ecosystems and improving resident’s lives.
Climate Change and Amazonia: A Crucial Crossroad for a Sustainable Future
IDB Invest Sustainability Week 2024, at the heart of Amazonia, convenes diverse sectors, institutions and countries across Latin America and the Caribbean to explore creative ways of grappling with this global challenge.
Respect the Environment, Protect People, and Improve Quality of Life: How To Build Green Houses
Developing sustainable and affordable housing for the most vulnerable populations is a major challenge in a changing global context that requires buildings and infrastructure to incorporate climate change mitigation and adaptation measures.
Is Digital Transformation Improving Financial Inclusion? Here Is What We Found Out
Institutions of all types and sizes have embraced the new technologies to update their business and reach marginalized groups. Progress is uneven, but the opportunities are enormous.
We Helped a Solar Plant Hire More Women. Will the Industry Follow Suit?
The Lucayas Solar Power Project in the Bahamas marked a milestone by pioneering the integration of women in the construction of solar photovoltaic plants. What we learned in the process can help other companies’ commitment to gender equity.
