Imagine gliding down the mighty Amazonas River, hearing the jungle whisper as night falls, and waking to the songs of birds found nowhere else on Earth. When you reach Monkey Island, dozens of tiny, curious monkeys leap from branch to branch to greet you. Here, in the heart of Amazonia, where two nations meet and their cultures and geographies intertwine, the integration of … [Read more...] about Bridging borders in Amazonia: How Leticia and Tabatinga are shaping sustainable tourism
Paso Canoas: A Game-Changer for Trade Facilitation in Latin America
As I walked through the state-of-the-art facilities of the new Paso Canoas trade facilitation hub in Costa Rica, I was captivated by local officials’ enthusiastic explanations. The project is the first of its kind, and the excitement about it was contagious. The public’s reactions made me realize that Paso Canoas was about much more than physical infrastructure and the trade in … [Read more...] about Paso Canoas: A Game-Changer for Trade Facilitation in Latin America
ConnectAmericas celebrates 10 years of connecting businesses in Latin America and the Caribbean
As a development bank, the IDB is always looking for opportunities to improve lives in the Americas. Working directly with government officials and in dialogue with civil society and the private sector, our teams have witnessed the development of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) firsthand. We analyze challenges and come up with innovative ways of overcoming obstacles that … [Read more...] about ConnectAmericas celebrates 10 years of connecting businesses in Latin America and the Caribbean
The Impact of Voluntary Sustainability Standards on Agricultural Exports: Friends or Foes?
Agricultural commodities make up a substantial portion of exports for many developing countries, particularly in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). This means that any changes in agricultural practices can significantly impact their trade flows. Voluntary Sustainability Standards (VSS) are private certifications that ensure products and production processes meet a wide … [Read more...] about The Impact of Voluntary Sustainability Standards on Agricultural Exports: Friends or Foes?
Navigating an Evolving Global Economy: The Future of Korea-LAC Relations
In recent decades, the relationship between Korea and Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) has flourished amidst a period of unprecedented international economic cooperation. However, the recent proliferation of trade barriers and subsidies poses new challenges. What does this mean for Korea-LAC relations? A recent report by the IDB argues that despite these challenges, … [Read more...] about Navigating an Evolving Global Economy: The Future of Korea-LAC Relations