Discussions about investment in transport infrastructure as a recipe to get out of the crisis have become a cliché. But there's not so much talk about investment in social infrastructure, focused on sectors such as health or education, which also creates large multiplier effects. Discussions about investment in infrastructure as an engine for economies emerging from the … [Read more...] about This is the Time to Push Social Infrastructure in Latin America and the Caribbean
This is the Time to Push Social Infrastructure in Latin America and the Caribbean
Post-pandemic, the agribusiness industry faces accelerating trends
COVID-19 has accelerated pre-existing trends in agribusiness. Changes that many thought would take years happen in real time. The focus is now on digitization, steps against climate change and the location or traceability of food production. When you read about the impact of COVID-19 on this or that sector, you usually read how deep and serious it has been. However, in … [Read more...] about Post-pandemic, the agribusiness industry faces accelerating trends
Sustainability, the vaccine for Latin America and the Caribbean economies
A COVID-19 vaccine will keep people feeling healthy and safe, but we cannot forget to vaccinate our economies as well. Sustainability will be a key component to building back better in the region’s economic recovery. Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) is home to 8% of global population but accounts for 40% of global coronavirus-related deaths. The disproportionate impact … [Read more...] about Sustainability, the vaccine for Latin America and the Caribbean economies
Venture Debt Now Available! A New Financial Solution for High-Growth Firms In the Region
Venture debt can be an attractive, efficient and flexible financing option to drive innovative and tech-companies growth, in addition to and complementing venture capital investment. Find out what it's about and the first regional fund focused on this instrument for expanding ventures. IDB Invest, in partnership with SVB Financial Group (the parent company of Silicon Valley … [Read more...] about Venture Debt Now Available! A New Financial Solution for High-Growth Firms In the Region
Sustainable Energy and Infrastructure As Components of Economic Recovery
COVID-19 is not helping to curb climate change despite a moderate decrease in pollution due to less industrial activity and transportation, but it allows us to rethink energy policy decisions that will have a relevant, decades-long impact on the climate, and should help mitigate the problem. With the news of blue skies and animals reemerging in parks during the COVID-19 … [Read more...] about Sustainable Energy and Infrastructure As Components of Economic Recovery
