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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.
Addressing gender-based violence from the private sector: the experience of Laboratorios Bagó
Francisco Méndez, CEO of the pharmaceutical company, shares his company's efforts and achievements in fostering an inclusive and safe work environment.
Five Best Practices for Sustainable Bond Reporting
Enhancing transparency and accuracy, boosts investor confidence, and drives capital towards sustainable development.
Assessing Climate Risks Is Vital for Companies, the Economy and the Environment
Although each company’s adaptation strategies must be tailored to its unique circumstances, ignoring climate change is never wise. Conducting a professional assessment is the best approach to making informed decisions.
How Responsible Investments Can Empower Young Women and Girls in Miches While Boosting Tourism
In partnership with Fundación Tropicalia, IDB Invest fosters a more inclusive and sustainable growth path in the Dominican Republic by focusing on their untapped potential.
Every Year We Ask Ourselves, Are We Making a Difference?
As part of IDB Invest’s end-to-end Impact Management Framework, we closely monitor the impact performance of our portfolio and report on results in our annual Development Effectiveness Overview. Read on to learn the highlights from 2024’s report.
Let’s Unleash an AI Supercharged Just Transition
The UN Biodiversity Conference in Colombia (COP16) offers a unique moment to leverage the power of technology and transform today's climate constraints into tomorrow's climate opportunities for Latin America and the Caribbean.
