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WE Finance Code Colombia: Data and Partnerships to Expand Financing for Women-Led Businesses
Financial sector stakeholders across Colombia are joining forces to expand women entrepreneurs’ access to credit through data, collaboration, and financial solutions tailored to their needs.
Who Governs Those Who Manage Capital?
Learn about the new corporate governance best practice framework for private equity funds and fund managers, developed by the Mexican Private Equity Association (AMEXCAP) with the support of IDB Invest.
The World Cup's Legacy for the Creative Economy in Latin America and the Caribbean
The tournament strengthens the creative industries ecosystem, building the momentum for investment in the businesses that power digital content, media, and intellectual property across the region.
Green Tourism in the Caribbean Makes Business Sense: LEED and EDGE can Make it Happen
Green building certifications play a crucial role in reducing emissions by encouraging and recognizing sustainable practices in the construction and operation of buildings. Combining technical assistance and blended finance can further promote the sharing of knowledge and best practices, in addition to providing incentives to ramp up climate action.
Digitalization for Inclusive, Efficient and Fair Healthcare
Adopting new technologies in the pharmaceutical and healthcare space can reduce the incidence of chronic diseases, facilitate the early detection of serious illnesses, and help promote healthy habits among the population.
Smart wires for the energy transition
For the last two decades, there has been a boost in renewable energies in our region, initially led by Brazil, Chile and Mexico, which benefited from economies of scale when renewable energy generation costs went down and followed later by many other countries.
Want Global Solutions on Climate? Look at Latin America and the Caribbean
Two unseen takeaways from COP28. One, our region is recognized as a hub of innovation on climate action. And two, the private sector seems more committed than ever to making it happen.
The Technologies that will turn Latin America and the Caribbean into a Global Hub for Sustainable Energies
Abundant minerals for transition, potential in hydro, solar, and wind power, and tools from the digital revolution position the region ideally for developing future energies and reaping their benefits.
Nine Transportation Challenges Technology Could Solve
Artificial intelligence, virtual reality, gamification... the digital revolution offers diverse options to tackle issues too common in Latin American and Caribbean cities: heavy traffic, road accidents, and even not having enough coins to pay for your ride.
