Entrepreneurship is the heartbeat of small business growth and innovation. Therefore, many initiatives attempt to improve entrepreneurs’ skill sets as a way of improving productivity in micro-, small- and medium-sized businesses, which would lead to faster growth. The IDB’s strategy is focused on increasing the relatively low productivity of Latin America and the Caribbean, … [Read more...] about Can soft-skills training improve business outcomes of microentrepreneurs?
Diversity & Inclusion
Improving access to finance for women entrepreneurs and smaller enterprises crucial for the Caribbean
Access to adequate finance is critical to any business. For the most vulnerable - smaller firms and those owned and operated by women - finance is the lifeblood. Financing allows businesses to improve their services, expand to different markets, provide jobs in their communities, and contribute to the growth of the economy. New joint research from the IDB’s Caribbean … [Read more...] about Improving access to finance for women entrepreneurs and smaller enterprises crucial for the Caribbean
Transforming Suriname: Reaffirming IDB’s Commitment to Suriname in Challenging Times
An abundance of natural resources, huge potential for tourism, and a government committed to macroeconomic stability are just a few of Suriname’s many strengths. Now at a pivotal moment in its development, harnessing these strengths in a sustainable way could help secure a better future for the people of this South American nation. As Suriname’s leading multilateral partner, … [Read more...] about Transforming Suriname: Reaffirming IDB’s Commitment to Suriname in Challenging Times
Transformatie van Suriname: de herbevestiging van IDB’s toewijding aan Suriname in deze uitdagende tijden
Een overvloed aan natuurlijke hulpbronnen, een enorm potentieel voor toerisme en een regering die zich inzet voor macro-economische stabiliteit zijn slechts enkele van de vele sterke punten van Suriname. Nu, op een cruciaal moment in haar ontwikkeling, zou het op een duurzame manier benutten van deze sterke punten, kunnen bijdragen aan een betere toekomst voor de mensen van … [Read more...] about Transformatie van Suriname: de herbevestiging van IDB’s toewijding aan Suriname in deze uitdagende tijden
An new industry-wide approach to promoting female employment
As countries keep struggling to overcome the effects of the pandemic, women continue to be among the most affected – both at home and at work. The barriers women face in the workplace are already well-documented, and there’s mounting evidence that this is getting worse. Many women who have held onto their jobs have found their work and parenting responsibilities all but … [Read more...] about An new industry-wide approach to promoting female employment