New economic challenges open spaces for inclusion and gender equity. A gender-balanced workforce, especially in the energy and infrastructure sectors, contributes greater productivity and innovation capacity, among other benefits. … [Read more...] about Infrastructure, Energy and Gender: The Benefits of Equality
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Five Posts to Recap 2019 Ahead of 2020
We’ve selected five articles from the Negocios Sostenibles (Sustainable Business) blog to form a picture of the innovation and challenges that took place this past year. Together, they provide a general viewpoint for 2020 as we begin the year ahead. … [Read more...] about Five Posts to Recap 2019 Ahead of 2020
IDB Invest Moved its Headquarters to Kingston for a Few Weeks
When IDB Invest launched in 2016, we saw success as doing more business in the Caribbean. To achieve this big goal, we first needed to focus on the small victories. … [Read more...] about IDB Invest Moved its Headquarters to Kingston for a Few Weeks
Transparency is the Key for Thematic Bonds’ Success
The emergence of thematic bonds and their significance for the region have highlighted the importance of strengthening credibility and standardization when disclosing the results of financed projects. … [Read more...] about Transparency is the Key for Thematic Bonds’ Success
A Lifesaver for Agribusiness: the Financial Resiliency Clause
Exposed to phenomena such as El Niño, agribusinesses in Latin America and the Caribbean require protection by the financial system. One tool for this is the financial resiliency clause, developed to address the reality of climate change and the challenge posed by different natural disasters. … [Read more...] about A Lifesaver for Agribusiness: the Financial Resiliency Clause
