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How to Create Jobs in the Caribbean: From Payment Delays to Payroll Growth
Discover a pathway that speeds up payments, unlocks cash flow, and empowers Caribbean entrepreneurs to take more orders and hire.
Facing the Storm: How IDB Invest Supports Caribbean Private Sector Resilience
IDB Invest is partnering with the Green Climate Fund to help Caribbean businesses better withstand future climate shocks through blended finance and technical assistance.
Digital Innovation Expands Financing for Women-Led SMEs in Latin America and the Caribbean
Loans and disbursements approved in less than 24 hours, enabled by artificial intelligence, and early invoice payments powered by fintech solutions are transforming access to credit for MSMEs, especially those led by women.
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.
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.
36,000 Transactions That Transformed Regional Trade
Since 2005, the Trade Finance Facilitation Program has promoted financial inclusion, trade resilience, and regional integration among countries through financial solutions, strengthening local capacities, and promoting sustainability.
Four Areas Ports Can Work on to Successfully Navigate the Future
Integrating MSMEs, enhancing synergies, promoting environmental sustainability, and fostering women’s participation and leadership are crucial to ensuring ports in Latin America and the Caribbean's long-term growth, innovation, and contribution to economic diversification, thereby benefiting natural capital and local economies.
