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
Gender equality: a pillar for sustainable infrastructure
Latin America and the Caribbean faces a complex socioeconomic situation: high inflation, increasing poverty and inequality. The context worsens from a gender perspective, as women are often the most affected. In the region, female poverty exceeds their male counterparts by more than three percentage points on average. This is a true reflection of the inequality in our … [Read more...] about Gender equality: a pillar for sustainable infrastructure
The Water vs. Climate Change Paradox
*Jihoon Lee and Raul Muñoz Most of the effects of climate change are felt through water. Disruptive and unpredictable weather patterns cause more droughts and floods, rising sea levels, and environmental contamination. As a result, farmers’ abilities to save their crops, access to clean drinking water, and community protection from extreme weather events are all under … [Read more...] about The Water vs. Climate Change Paradox
Nature Based Solutions mitigate the effects of climate change
*By Raphaëlle Ortiz, María Augusta Olmedo, Anamaría Núñez, Seminar Session 1: Tools for valuing ecosystems and nature-based solutions The first of three sessions of the seminar of the Focus on the Americas in World Water Week addressed valuing ecosystem services and nature-based solutions (NBS). It introduced NBS and explored several tools that could help governments, … [Read more...] about Nature Based Solutions mitigate the effects of climate change
If we talk about climate change, we MUST talk about waste
This year’s COP 27 in Egypt is depicted as the “implementation conference” and it focuses on the critical paths, actions, plans, and financing options to counter the effects of climate change. It also grants an opportunity to potentialize a nascent global project to achieve rapid and effective results: methane mitigation. The Global Methane Pledge was launched during COP 26 … [Read more...] about If we talk about climate change, we MUST talk about waste