On this World Day of Creativity and Innovation, we want to highlight creative tools from the water and sanitation sector that improve water management in Latin America and the Caribbean. By Andrea Ortega C*. Albert Einstein once said that "a problem cannot be solved by thinking in the same way as when it was created". Innovation puts this idea into practice; itis … [Read more...] about Innovation: The key to guarantee access to water and sanitation
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The IDB-FEMSA award for innovative and entrepreneurial solutions in sanitation
By María Augusta Olmedo Velasco* The IDB-FEMSA Award is one of the most important prizes for the water and sanitation sector in Latin America and the Caribbean. Organized by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) in partnership with the FEMSA Foundation, it promotes innovative and entrepreneurial solutions to water, sanitation and solid waste challenges. This year’s … [Read more...] about The IDB-FEMSA award for innovative and entrepreneurial solutions in sanitation
The IDB at the UN 2023 Water Conference
Written by Ariel Yépez-G International conferences help move environmental agendas forward, as they allow leaders and specialists to meet and discuss strategies. This year, the IDB will take an active part of the United Nation’s 2023 Water Conference, the most important water event in a generation as well as the New York Water Week, which will begin on Saturday, March 18th … [Read more...] about The IDB at the UN 2023 Water Conference
Technological innovation in solid waste management: The digital revolution is transforming the way we see and handle our waste
*By: Paula Guerra Can you picture yourself reporting the amount and type of waste found in public spaces, so that cleanup efforts can be undertaken with citizen participation through a mobile application? This concept, which may seem futuristic, already exists in cities where digital technology revolutionized the way we see and manage solid waste. Yet, this innovation is … [Read more...] about Technological innovation in solid waste management: The digital revolution is transforming the way we see and handle our waste
Leveraging the power of ChatGPT to produce innovative public policy
The world of technology is advancing rapidly, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning are at the forefront. The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) strongly believes in the advantages of using cutting-edge technologies such as AI, machine learning, deep learning, and transformers to enhance efficiency and productivity, increase inclusivity, and reduce emissions … [Read more...] about Leveraging the power of ChatGPT to produce innovative public policy