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
Innovation and data
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
Lessons from technological pilots in Latin America and the Caribbean
Por: Hila Cohen Mizrav* As the world becomes more digital, an increasing number of water and sanitation companies are incorporating digital technologies into their daily operations. The Source of Innovation alliance - a joint effort of the IDB Group co-funded by the Government of Switzerland through its State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), FEMSA Foundation and the … [Read more...] about Lessons from technological pilots in Latin America and the Caribbean
Be a Source of Innovation for the water, sanitation, and solid waste sector!
A successful innovation strategy in Latin America and the Caribbean must combine technology with social innovation and new business and management models. Nya is an 11-year-old who, in 2008 had to take a long eight-hour walk to fetch water from the pond. She could not even imagine that 2 years later, the United Nations General Assembly would recognize the human right to … [Read more...] about Be a Source of Innovation for the water, sanitation, and solid waste sector!