In today's interconnected economy, logistical efficiency is a cornerstone of economic progress, and the port sector plays a vital role within the supply chain. 

Ports are a key link in the global supply chain, being the entrance to supplies for the local industry and imports for countries as well as key to exporting raw materials, agricultural commodities, intermediate and finished goods to external markets.

This week, IDB Invest will participate in the 9th Annual Microfinance Conference in Costa Rica. 

Restoring lands represents a major opportunity to boost the local economy and support the development of surrounding communities.

Estimates suggest that restoration activities can generate, on average, 0.42 jobs per hectare, reinforcing their potential as a driver of local development.

At the same time, it contributes to preserving natural capital and mitigating the effects of droughts, floods, and other weather conditions.

Every time you send a message, make an online purchase, or stream a show, a data center makes it possible.

Though invisible in our daily lives, these technological facilities support all our digital activity.

From AI-powered applications to cloud platforms enabling e-commerce, the digital economy relies entirely on this technological infrastructure.

However, in Latin America, data centers have a strategic value far beyond technology, becoming a key factor in regional economic development.