The current era is marked by a notable impact of climate change with increasingly pronounced effects and the rising consequences of disasters globally, with Latin America and the Caribbean among the most affected regions. The ability to prevent, mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from these challenges becomes essential to ensure the continuity and sustainability of … [Read more...] about The path to Resilience: The new Website of the Disaster and Climate Change Risk Assessment Methodology of the IDB
Environmental and Social Safeguards
Bridging Gaps: Resources and Approaches for Gender Equity
A historic date like March 8, 1908, commemorates the thousands of female textile workers who marched the streets of New York to demand a dignified life, including the fight against child labor, under the slogan "Bread and Roses." The tragic fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in the same city tragically claimed the lives of hundreds of marginalized women, many of them … [Read more...] about Bridging Gaps: Resources and Approaches for Gender Equity
Artificial Intelligence and Gender Equity: a Reflection of Our Societies
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming us and transforming our world. While its applications are broad and can contribute to solving complex problems, such as detecting diseases and identifying abusive and violent virtual content against girls and women, there are also many dilemmas that arise in its use. Among the concerns are the gender biases present in these advanced … [Read more...] about Artificial Intelligence and Gender Equity: a Reflection of Our Societies
An invisible enemy: antimicrobial resistance and its impact on the health of humans, animals and ecosystems
Latin America and the Caribbean is facing a convergence of risks that threaten the delicate relationship between human health and ecosystem health due to antimicrobial resistance. Having an integrated health approach from the early stages of a project's lifecycle allows us to prevent the exposure of populations and ecosystems to the risks and impacts arising from these … [Read more...] about An invisible enemy: antimicrobial resistance and its impact on the health of humans, animals and ecosystems
Why are technical studies key in the feasibility stage of infrastructure projects?
Imagine that you are planning next year's budget and identifying the projects to be contracted. The community is excited about the upcoming projects. Construction gets underway, but before long, you must deliver unwelcome news—these projects will require more time and prove more expensive than originally anticipated, leading to considerable dissatisfaction among the population. … [Read more...] about Why are technical studies key in the feasibility stage of infrastructure projects?