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Artificial Intelligence for Health Care: Diagnosing Tropical Diseases in Remote Amazon Regions
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the global health landscape, particularly in remote Amazon regions, where a new technology can diagnose cutaneous leishmaniasis using a cellphone without requiring an internet connection.
Reimagining the Future of Finance in Latin America and the Caribbean
At the FinnLAC Forum 2025 in Miami, the IDB Group hosted over 500 industry leaders and experts to help redefine the future of finance in Latin America and the Caribbean. The event focused on improving the ability of individuals and companies to better manage their finances, withstand economic shocks, and invest in their long-term prosperity. By highlighting innovations that broaden access, strengthen resilience, and promote overall financial health, the forum set the stage for more sustainable financial systems across the region.
Fixing the Broken Rung: How Data Can Help Advance Women’s Careers in Latin America and the Caribbean
In Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), the greatest disruption in women’s career progression occurs during the transition into managerial roles. A collaboration between IDB Invest and LinkedIn, within the framework of the Development Data Partnership, uses large-scale labor-market data to identify where women’s participation declines and what barriers exist across sectors and career stages.
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.
