Urban mobility is more than just moving people - it’s about connecting communities to opportunity, reducing inequality, and building resilience in the face of rapid urbanization. The IDB Group has long supported the development of transport infrastructure to improve connectivity and access to opportunities in cities. Between 2010 and 2024, the IDB approved 28 investment loan … [Read more...] about Mobility with Impact: Transport Solutions that Improve Lives
From Evidence to Expansion: E-Invoicing in Latin America and the Caribbean
Electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) is transforming how governments manage taxes—especially in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), where it’s helping reduce informality, curb evasion, and boost revenue. By enabling real-time transaction monitoring, this digital tool strengthens fiscal systems and helps inform better policymaking. The region’s experience shows how targeted … [Read more...] about From Evidence to Expansion: E-Invoicing in Latin America and the Caribbean
Credit Instruments in Action: How Uruguay Protected Its MSMEs During COVID-19
When the COVID-19 pandemic struck in early 2020, Uruguay’s micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) faced an existential crisis. Representing over 99% of private sector firms and employing more than two-thirds of the workforce, these businesses were hit hard by plummeting demand and mobility restrictions[1]. In response, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) … [Read more...] about Credit Instruments in Action: How Uruguay Protected Its MSMEs During COVID-19
How is Guatemala Investing in the Early Years?
In 2014, Guatemala’s education system faced important challenges. While school coverage had expanded in recent years, only 45.6 percent of 5- and 6-year-olds were enrolled in pre-primary school, underscoring the need to improve access. At the same time, as this study shows, the country faced a shortfall of an estimated 23,500 classrooms, and many existing facilities … [Read more...] about How is Guatemala Investing in the Early Years?
Bridging the Urban Resilience Gap in Latin America and the Caribbean
Flooding is the most common climate-related disaster in Latin America and the Caribbean, accounting for nearly 60 percent of all weather-related events between 2000 and 2022. These events have affected an average of two million people annually and caused over $30 billion in economic losses. The frequency and intensity of extreme rainfall events have increased significantly, and … [Read more...] about Bridging the Urban Resilience Gap in Latin America and the Caribbean