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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.
What Drives Business Growth in Colombia? Six Key Factors
Initial capital has long been understood as a driver of business growth, but in Colombia, how much capital is needed to grow?
Superheroes of Development: The Brazilian Hospital with the Highest COVID-19 Survival Rates
During the height of the pandemic in São Paulo in 2020, receiving treatment for severe COVID-19 symptoms at public hospitals managed by Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein (HIAE) meant a 10% greater chance of survival compared to the rest of the city’s public hospital network. The IDB Group recognized HIAE’s successful management model and awarded it the Superheroes of Development prize.
Microinsurance: The New Frontier for Financial Resilience in Latin America and the Caribbean
In Latin America and the Caribbean, fewer than 10% of people with potential access currently use microinsurance services. However, this gap in financial protection is beginning to narrow. The expansion of the insurtech ecosystem is transforming the insurance sector, deploying digital and innovative solutions that strengthen financial protection for the most vulnerable populations.
Five Drivers Reshaping Finance in Latin America and the Caribbean
The tech revolution is breaking down structural financial barriers across Latin America and the Caribbean. Informal workers, rural communities, and small businesses are gaining rapid access to digital savings accounts, microloans, and instant transactions, often at little or no cost. But what’s really driving this transformation?
How to Measure Job Creation in Development Projects
Development finance institutions need to know how many jobs their investments support and create, yet obtaining reliable data is a challenge. To address this, IDB Invest is piloting a new framework to measure the contribution of development project portfolios to employment in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Digital Transformation Redefines Agricultural Competitiveness in Latin America and the Caribbean
Every time an agricultural company determines when to irrigate, selects what inputs to apply, or decides how to market or transport its production, the use of data and technological solutions becomes a key competitive advantage.
Four Reasons Why Transparency is a Strategic Asset for Development Finance Institutions
Open access to information builds credibility, enhances outcomes, encourages collaboration, and attracts investment. For development finance institutions, transparency is not just a value, it’s a cornerstone for achieving sustainable progress while navigating complex financial and operational landscapes.
