In 2021, we helped #LatinAmerica & the #Caribbean beat growth projections. We’re now helping the region be a “forecast-breaker” in 2022 & seize opportunities to become an “#inflation-breaker,” too. Watch highlights of Pres. Claver-Carone at ’s #DavosAgenda w/5 #LAC presidents
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At the Inter-American Development Bank we work to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. #ImprovingLives
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After visits to Madrid, Miami and Montevideo this year, Pres. Claver-Carone & Chief Strategy Officer met w/ President of the Community of Madrid to discuss creating a #digital ecosystem to spur #innovation, financing & jobs – an “M3” digital triangle.
Pres. Claver-Carone & the exec team had a productive dialogue w/Pres. , Fin Min & Mins & on joint initiatives on #resilience & #ClimateChange, private-sector mobilization, #transportation, value chains, #digitalization & more.
Ilan Goldfajn Elected IDB President
Nominated by Brazil, Goldfajn was elected president of the IDB during a Special Meeting of the Bank’s Board of Governors and will take office for a five-year term.
Learn more in our press release
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A record 70% of our #Education projects in 2021 had #digital components. Pres Claver-Carone joined 's , of #Spain's & authorities from 11 #LAC countries to advance joint work for 21st-C. education models. bit.ly/3PlMoMS
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Beyond a liability, #ClimateAction is an opportunity. Learn more by listening to , @fhhermana, , , and at our seminar "A Climate Roadmap for #LatinAmerica and the #Caribbean": twitter.com/i/events/15095
The IDB’s Board of Governors has elected Mauricio J. Claver-Carone as President for a five-year term starting on October 1, 2020. bit.ly/32mtQWM
Today we welcome our new president, Ilan Goldfajn, to the IDB! Learn about him here. #LatinAmerica #Caribbean #ImprovingLives
We are bringing our work closer to the region’s citizens. Join our public consultation process and help us improve our new Access to Information policy proposal. Click here to register. bddy.me/3KND9DO
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Find out what is the best investment for the region with , Ricardo Cuesta from , , , and at our virtual event "Catalyzing the private sector in #LatinAmerica and the #Caribbean”:
From #LatinAmerica’s largest investment forum, #BIF2022, to exciting new projects on #Infrastructure, #Sustainability & fiscal management, our recent #Brazil visit brought the region a step closer to sustainable, inclusive development through the public & private sectors. Watch:
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Seminar: Sustainable and Inclusive Infrastructure and Regional Integration. #IDBAnnualMeeting twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1
A #Gender equitable future is a possible reality for our region. Hear from , Darren Ware from and from in our virtual event "Women Transforming the Future of #LatinAmerica and the #Caribbean":
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Congratulations to President-elect of #Honduras and to the Honduran people for holding peaceful elections. We at reiterate our commitment to continue working together for the inclusive and sustainable economic development of the country.
Building Bridges to Boost Food Security and Sustainable Energy. #IDBAnnualMeeting twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1
Today we launched a historic private-sector partnership for the future of #LatinAmerica and the #Caribbean, focused on increasing investment and creating jobs that will be key for a post-pandemic recovery. bddy.me/3dqE5zz
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Learn the details about this year's #IDBAnnualMeeting, the historic potential of #LatinAmerica & the #Caribbean, and the urgency to build stronger Bank to meet the needs of the region.
Discover the new virtual platform of #PPPAmericas, the most important forum on Public-Private Partnerships (#PPP) in #LatinAmerica and the #Caribbean. Visit bddy.me/3t4qJPU and experience: events, networking opportunities, videos, publications and much more!
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Sign up and don't miss the opening remarks of our Chief Strategy Officer, , at our virtual event alongside experts, specialists and doers who are building a more equitable region: bddy.me/36HkgT7 #GenderEquity.
Our president-elect, , and the chairman of our Board of Governors, , set an official start date for the new president on December 19, 2022.
We welcome Marlon Tábora Muñoz, as Executive Advisor of the Office of the President and Vice President of Finance and Administration a.i. bit.ly/3l9hJCX
We have identified five priority work areas that will significantly spur recovery and lay the groundwork for long-term growth for #LatinAmerica and the #Caribbean. bddy.me/3cNyTUd #IDB2021 #Vision2025
Our commitment to #LatinAmerica & the #Caribbean is stronger than ever. In 2021, the IDB, & set a new record of nearly $23.4 billion in financing & mobilizations for the region’s recovery & growth, beating previous estimates bddy.me/3Hki0yD #Vision2025
World leaders are meeting at the Summit for a #NewGlobalFinancingPact, seeking a new approach to shared challenges, like #ClimateChange. Read President 's article on how we're innovating with financial tools to drive regional -& global- change. bit.ly/3Pqfb5O
Superheroes of Development has extended the deadline for applications to July 29, 2022. Register your development project (it must be financed by the IDB Group) and receive recognition for your impact. bddy.me/3RXRnVR #ImprovingLives
At our event, encouraged #Women to learn leadership skills as part of their studies: “Higher education is the perfect place to motivate womens' curiosity.” Watch the recording of this exciting panel: bddy.me/38m0q0J #GenderEquity
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Did you know that Iceland is one of the best places on earth to be a woman? It has closed more than 90% of its #Gender gap. , First Lady of #Iceland tells us about what we are talking about when we talk about “Sprakkar” Join us!
Register here: bddy.me/3LadUvH
Our Executive Vicepresident, Reina Irene Mejía, closed a great conversation on #GenderEquity: “One of the biggest tasks we have ahead is empowering the women of our region and making sure they know they can count on us.” Watch the video: bddy.me/387uexK
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Our research indicates that #Brazil can benefit from global value chain realignment in sectors such as aeronautics, renewable energy, medical devices and software, among others. #BIF2021 @MinEconomia bddy.me/34BTmHU
According to 's , #BlendedFinance products are key to achieving a #CleanEnergy💡 transition in our region, especially for small and medium-size local projects. Learn how and are helping these projects👇bddy.me/3DCI3jn
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At our event, we asked Darren Ware from what headline would he like to wake up to in 2025. His answer was, “Women-led businesses have led the pandemic recovery in #LatinAmerica and the #Caribbean.” Want to hear more?
bddy.me/3Ls833O #GenderEquity
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The #IDBAnnualMeeting has concluded with our Boards’ approval of a roadmap for historic Bank reforms and an recapitalization proposal, which will allow us to better enable #LATAM & the #Caribbean to address development challenges and realize opportunities. Read more:
Central America needs the attention and solidarity of the international community as it faces another hurricane, #Iota. The IDB is working with and to support the emergency response and eventual rebuilding.
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President presented a new vision for the IDB today, defining 3 priorities for our work in #LatinAmerica/#Caribbean, emphasizing dialogue & consensus-building, and pledging to boost development effectiveness.
Read & watch: bit.ly/3H15dmX #ImprovingLives
Today, finance ministries of #LatinAmerica & the #Caribbean launched a #ClimateChange platform to promote green fiscal policies. We're proud to support them in this important step toward a more prosperous & sustainable future! bit.ly/3PPzXbC
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Besides being a worldwide recognized artist, is President of the Selva Negra Ecological Foundation and shares with us how to inspire communities in #ClimateAction and #Environmental conservation projects:bddy.me/3IYI6XN
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Register to be a part of this conversation with experts, policy makers and doers transforming the region who are clear that for every dollar invested in #Resilient economies and infrastructure, up to US$4 in economic benefits are generated.bddy.me/3JCTV77
Hear from Ilan Goldfajn in his first few days in the office, as we look forward to a reenergized IDB. #LatinAmerica #Caribbean #ImprovingLives
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“To truly jumpstart a sustainable recovery, we need increased cooperation with likeminded partners like the .” President Claver-Carone participated today in the 5th anniversary of the OECD’s #LAC Regional Programme, a critical forum for policy dialogue.
Ahead of President Claver-Carone’s trip to #Brazil, he wrote an opinion column for highlighting the unique growth opportunities the country has in areas including the Amazon’s bioeconomy, global supply chains and infrastructure. bddy.me/3fQlhcs
NOW: Learn what a region with #GenderEquality would look like and the benefits that would ensue in our seminar, "Women Transforming the Future of #LatinAmerica and the #Caribbean." Join us!
Congratulations to #CostaRica who joined as the 4th member from #LatinAmerica. We are excited about this important step and look forward to supporting your efforts to generate opportunities and advance a sustainable economic recovery. 🇨🇷 Pura vida! 🇨🇷
Partners in Equity: How Public and Private Efforts can Advance the Gender and Diversity Agenda. #IDBAnnualMeeting twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1
#Uruguay issued its first global bond indexed to sustainability indicators for $1.5 billion. The country achieves an improvement in its debt rating for its commitment to #ClimateAction. More details at: bddy.me/3gJq6Z6
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We welcome Mauricio Claver-Carone on his first day as President of the IDB. bit.ly/3cPtyv6
President Claver-Carone met today with , UN High Commissioner for , to discuss the situation of #Venezuelan migrants, and how to transform #migration challenges into development opportunities for the region. #WithRefugees
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#CostaRica’s National Decarbonization Plan should be an example from #LAC for the rest of the world. Pres. Claver-Carone & , Minister of , met to reaffirm our continued support to the climate strategy and efforts to accomplish tangible goals. #COP26
Pres. Goldfajn participated in a great exchange of ideas today at on present & future of #LatinAmerica/#Caribbean & priorities for leveraging IDB’s many strengths on social issues, #ClimateChange & #Infrastructure. Thanks Adrienne Arsht, & team
HAPPENING NOW: A conversation between key players in the #PrivateSector about the unprecedented role that #Innovation plays in the economic recovery of the region. Join us!
🎉 Welcome to Ana María Ibáñez, our new VP for Sectors and Knowledge! Her academic leadership and cross-sector experience will enrich our institution. #ImprovingLives
As part of our efforts to support a more #ResilientCaribbean our President and President, Ajay Banga, met with Prime Minister and 's , to discuss ways to collaborate and promote the development of #Jamaica.🇯🇲.
Our #education specialist in #Suriname shares that the country can broadcast classes on TV, like #Jamaica is doing, to keep its students learning during the #coronavirus pandemic. bddy.me/2XueEVP
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In just one month, Uruguayan scientists produced 10,000 test kits, putting their country at the forefront of the response to the pandemic. What is behind their success? #improvinglives bddy.me/3k0EBEk
Pres. Claver-Carone & #Taiwan’s Vice Minister Alexander Tah-ray Yui met today to discuss expanded cooperation and advance a first-of-its-kind commitment that will boost jobs & small businesses in #Belize, alongside Financial Sec. Joseph Waight. #TaiwanICDF iadb.org/en/news/govern
Our country representatives from the IDB’s 26 offices in #LatinAmerica and the #Caribbean met with President during their DC retreat to discuss how to better support development agendas of our borrowing member countries and #Improvinglives in LAC.
We approved a $300 million loan in #Colombia 🇨🇴 to promote the social and economic #integration of Venezuelan migrants and their host communities. Learn more: bddy.me/3d7UxTI #Recovery #Vision2025
Happy to announce that we have partnered with to accelerate a #sustainableenergy future in #LatinAmerica and the #Caribbean in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the #ParisAgreement. bit.ly/30t2dJW #IDBPartnerships
President met with #Brazil’s Minister to discuss opportunities where the IDB can support the country’s #health priorities. #ImprovingLives
#MarieCurie was the first and only woman to receive two #NobelPrizes. Irene, her daughter, also won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Having role models is essential to attract more girls to #science. We want to hear stories from #WomeninScience! Read more: bddy.me/3a8BJ63
What does one of the most cited reports worldwide say about #Gender gaps in Latin America and the Caribbean? ➡️ For the first time, we joined the to analyze the #GenderGapReport22 and talk about data generation challenges. Register here: bddy.me/3CWE8hD
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To support our region in the fight against #COVID19, we are focusing our help on four areas. Learn more about each one and find resources and information by visiting our #coronavirus platform: iadb.org/en/coronavirus.
In this webinar, we'll be exploring how our cities can become more resilient in the face of #naturaldisasters. What lessons does New Orleans give us after Hurricane Katrina? Join us. bddy.me/3fhqfQx
On their historic visit to the region, presidents & Ajay Banga of visited #Peru & met w/officials to explore opportunities for collaboration between the two institutions to spur the country’s development.
At #wef23, President Goldfajn is discussing prospects & opportunities for #LatinAmerica/#Caribbean, including #MSMEs, #Gender parity & #CentralAmerica. Our partnerships in the public & private sectors will make a tangible impact on real lives in the years ahead.
We welcome to the #21stCenturySkills Coalition in #LatinAmerica and the #Caribbean. Together, we’ll promote the digital and creative economy across the region. bddy.me/3mjqjTN
The IDB announces its support to Latin America and the Caribbean with $1 billion to facilitate access to COVID-19 vaccines. bddy.me/3nlH2U1
Join us for the Sixty-first Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Inter-American Development Bank and the Thirty-fifth Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of IDB Invest, to be held virtually from March 17 to 21. View the agenda: bddy.me/38zKqW4 #IDB2021
Public-private partnerships #PPPs led to one of the greatest scientific breakthroughs of all time: COVID-19 #vaccines. They can do the same in other key recovery areas. Read this interview with President Claver-Carone (in Spanish): elfinanciero.com.mx/economia/2021/
Join ministers from across the Americas and CEOs for President Mauricio Claver-Carone’s keynote remarks at the Trade and Investment Forum on the margins of the #IXSummit of the Americas. Sign up today: bddy.me/3x798Zd
Our Board approved a new Environmental and Social Policy that establishes modern and cutting-edge provisions to protect the #environment and people in all the projects we finance in #LatinAmerica and the #Caribbean. bddy.me/2FN2gJo
🗣Sign up and be part of the conversation with experts, policy makers and doers who are driving the economic reactivation of #LatinAmerica and the #Caribbean. This April 1st learn about the latest trends in #Innovation for the #PrivateSector. bddy.me/3ujPPKU
President Claver-Carone welcomed #Ecuador's new Minister to the IDB, reaffirming our support for the private sector, #Galapagos conservation, socioeconomic development in the #Amazon region & boosting economic reactivation through #MSMEs & #Infrastructure.
What is it about poverty that limits a child’s ability to learn? ow.ly/o8FYU
What role can the IDB play in addressing the global challenges confronting #LatinAmerica and the #Caribbean? On Tuesday, our president joins to discuss his vision for the IDB in tackling #Poverty and #ClimateChange. Register here: bit.ly/3M65GqU
Today, the IDB's Board of Executive Directors approved a new senior leadership team to drive the institution's 2020-2025 strategic priorities: Reina Mejía, Richard Martínez, Benigno López and Gustavo De Rosa. bddy.me/35uhoGf
On his first day in #Paraguay, President Claver-Carone met with President and discussed opportunities to accelerate growth and expand progress in areas including transparency, gender equality, and fiscal and macroeconomic stability. #Vision2025
Great discussion today, as Pres. Claver-Carone joined & at #LACForum to share innovative initiatives the new IDB is working on for sustainability, #ClimateAction & prosperity for the region.
The 2019 Global Microscope analyzes #FinancialInclusion in 55 countries worldwide, including 20 in Latin America and the Caribbean. Download it today! bddy.me/30fuZwU
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We continue this #IDB2021 Annual Meeting with a conversation between and IDB President Mauricio Claver-Carone. Watch here: bddy.me/3qZsjzg
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We’ll toast to that! Pres. Claver-Carone & IDB leadership met w/ CEO Michel Doukeris on the sidelines of #UNGA to discuss our Private Sector Coalition & collaboration on #digitalization of #SMEs, women-owned businesses & value chains. #Vision2025
The IDB is fully on board in supporting electromobility in #Barbados & the #Caribbean. It’s just one of the ways we are enabling the country’s ambitious goals for #climatechange mitigation and resilience. #Vision2025 #renewableenergy
The Board of Governors of the IDB, following the unanimous recommendation by the Board of Executive Directors, has resolved that Mr. Mauricio Claver-Carone will cease to hold the office of President of the Bank. iadb.org/en/news/statem
At today’s World Leaders Summit led by PM , Pres Claver-Carone represented the MDBs to deliver the Joint Statement on #Nature, People & Planet – committing to bring the force of the international financial system into #climateaction. bit.ly/3CHIOGy #COP26
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We welcome Jessica L. Bedoya, as Chief of Staff and Executive Advisor of the Office of the Presidency. bit.ly/3l9tY2n
Pres. Claver-Carone kicked off the #MiamiTechSummit w/ of Claure Capital in a conversation on the #VentureCapital and #Fintech boom in #LAC & how the 21st-century IDB can help unlock the potential of a #LAC-US-Europe entrepreneur ecosystem. #MiamiTechWeek
A historic realignment of global #Trade is under way. This is #LatinAmerica & #Caribbean’s moment to step up – for hemispheric prosperity.
Before #SummitAmericas, Pres. Claver-Carone hosted 20+ ministers & 100 companies to discuss #Trade/#SupplyChains/#Nearshoring agenda.
There’s #bigdata everywhere today, but what does it mean? Our team @BIDenergia explored its meaning for #energy, creating the Energy Hub. Participate in the launch of the Hub to hear their findings: bddy.me/2S0c1XK
SCHOLARSHIPS l 🙋🏽♀ @FSR_Energy and @BIDenergia launch 2️⃣0️⃣ #scholarships for women accelerating the #energy transition in #LatAm and the #Caribbean. Learn more about the call here: bddy.me/2OiboXL.
President Claver-Carone met today with Brazilian Minister of Communications , senators and and other officials, to promote digital transformation and expand connectivity in the northern part of the country and the Amazon region.
Congratulations to Chile’s president-elect and to the country for their elections and great democratic exercise. From we reiterate our commitment to collaborate with his agenda of economic growth and inclusion for Chile.
