5 min. read. Superheroes of Development is much more than a contest. It's recognition for the work of teams that have faced complex challenges, fought to make a positive impact on the development of countries in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), and aimed to improve the lives of the most vulnerable people. It's about seeking the lessons that emerge from executing … [Read more...] about The Legacy of the Superheroes of Development
As a leader in Environmental and Social Safeguards, what would you do?
The incorporation of environmental and social safeguards in development projects is sometimes a complex process. In the IDB we have used the methodology "What would you do?" to create a space for exchange, empathy and reflection, in order to generate conversations and strategies to help us better face the typical situations that can emerge in the course of a project. Imagine … [Read more...] about As a leader in Environmental and Social Safeguards, what would you do?
The Illusion of Development Superheroes
People love heroes. We glorify individual strength, talent and good looks ... The truth is that, in the real world, nobody operates in a vacuum ... Once we start appreciating that knowledge isn't all in the head, that it's shared within a community, our heroes change. Instead of focusing on the individual, we begin to focus on a larger group.” (Sloman S. y Fernbach P., … [Read more...] about The Illusion of Development Superheroes