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Five Drivers Reshaping Finance in Latin America and the Caribbean
The tech revolution is breaking down structural financial barriers across Latin America and the Caribbean. Informal workers, rural communities, and small businesses are gaining rapid access to digital savings accounts, microloans, and instant transactions, often at little or no cost. But what’s really driving this transformation?
How to Measure Job Creation in Development Projects
Development finance institutions need to know how many jobs their investments support and create, yet obtaining reliable data is a challenge. To address this, IDB Invest is piloting a new framework to measure the contribution of development project portfolios to employment in Latin America and the Caribbean.
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.
The Future of the Amazon Region Demands Innovative and Sustainable Financing
During an event at New York Climate Week, participants highlighted the urgent need for cross-sector collaboration and collective action to promote bioeconomy, long-term solutions, and halt deforestation.
Four Strategies to Harness the Potential of the Amazon Region’s Superfoods
These products can foster sustainable and inclusive development through traceability, support for local producers, private sector participation, and public-private partnerships.
Microfinance to Empower Peru's Rural Women
With IDB Invest’s support, Caja Huancayo is helping to transform rural Peru by driving economic growth in remote communities.
A New Business Model to Scale Impact in Latin America and the Caribbean
By bridging regional challenges and opportunities with capital markets, IDB Invest makes a real difference on social, economic, and climate issues and paves the way for a sustainable and prosperous future.
Next Stop for Electric Buses: What Do We Do with the Batteries?
This type of vehicle is becoming a key option compared to diesel to reduce emissions in public transport. The challenge, however, is to find effective ways to extend the life of the batteries and recycle their components.
Calling Private Investors: Four Opportunities to Scale Impact in the Amazon Region
Despite facing an ecological tipping point, sensible investments in the basin can foster sustainable growth and protect ecosystems.
