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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.
Energy Efficiency Means Investment Opportunities for Technological Companies
Digitalization offers economic and sustainable benefits, driving efficiency, resilience and innovation in telecommunications, with key opportunities in infrastructure, responsible investment and multi-sector strategies in Latin America and the Caribbean.
In the Face of Sustainability Challenges, Strong Governance Begins in the Boardroom
Boards of Directors must lead mitigation strategies, embedding long-term planning and innovation into risk oversight. IDB Invest empowers directors to transform climate governance into resilience, opportunity, and competitive advantage across diverse sectors.
Tailored Solutions and Services can Unlock Homeownership for Women
Substantial barriers in accessing housing finance exacerbate poverty and vulnerability. Facilitating women’s access can improve economic and social well-being and become a significant opportunity for financial institutions in an untapped market.
Financial Instruments for Higher Positive Impact in Amazonia
Multilateral development banks can promote sustainable investment in the basin, manage risks through tailored products, and drive systemic change by coordinating efforts with local stakeholders and governments.
Financial Health Bridges Access and Impact to Catalyze Prosperity
A new era of services is emerging, characterized by innovation, purpose, and measurable impact. Building on a strong foundation of microfinance and expanded access, IDB Invest is at the forefront of shaping the future of finance in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Strengthening Impact Measurement and Management to Attract New Investors
To attract impact investors, fund managers increasingly recognize the need to measure and demonstrate the impact of their investments credibly. IDB Invest is working with fund managers in Latin America and the Caribbean to build their impact measurement and management capacity from the ground up.
Guide to a Blue Economy that Benefits Communities in the Caribbean
Besides having a positive environmental impact and protecting the natural capital, the use of ocean resources by the small island developing States in the Caribbean should also foster inclusive growth, fair employment, and community well-being.
Sustainable Investment to Unlock Amazonia’s Potential
Fostering sustainable value chains, enhancing regulatory frameworks, and promoting inclusive business models could mitigate risks for private investors while ensuring economic activities benefit the region’s biodiversity and local communities. An attractive prospect for all stakeholders.
