Sustainable BusinessRecent posts
Guatemala Advances in Diversifying Energy Sources for the Transport Sector
IDB Invest supported technical studies that provided evidence for the introduction of a 10% ethanol blend in gasoline in Guatemala.
Making Every Dollar Count: Capital Management for Greater Development Impact
How IDB Invest optimizes its balance sheet to expand investment capacity through its Originate-to-Share model.
The Untapped Opportunity in SME Banking
IDB Invest is helping financial institutions across Latin America and the Caribbean strengthen their SME banking capabilities for long-term growth.
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.
The 'Silver Revolution' Transforms Challenges into Business Opportunities
Population aging is a global reality, and in the case of Latin America, it has become a trend that is full of possibilities for various sectors of the economy.
This Initiative Could Generate More Than 18,000 Healthy Life Years and Save Millions of Dollars
By translating a metric commonly used in the global health space, impact investors can measure the impact of greater access to private healthcare.
A New Generation of Thematic Bonds Combines Joint-Issuances and the Power of Securitizations
An innovative structured finance program in Mexico supports and brings together small financial intermediaries in agriculture and MSMEs lending, enhances access to capital markets and promotes sustainability.
Three Strategies to Include More People With Disabilities in Your Company
Promoting an inclusive culture, removing barriers, implementing tools, communicating achievements, and extending inclusion to the value chain are key to fostering effective diversity.
