In an unprecedented development in the history of Peru, over 200,000 people returned to their native cities in the countryside from cities such as Lima, Arequipa or Cusco, as result of the economic situation produced by the mandatory confinement to contain the spread of COVID-19. The quarantine decreed by the government between March and June 2020 had an almost immediate impact … [Read more...] about Migrations due to COVID-19, opportunities and challenges for a sustainable recovery in Peru
Future foodscapes, a changing landscape in the Haitian agricultural sector
Thoughts from a ‘Mercredi de Réflexion’ What is the ‘Mercredi de Réflexion’? The ‘Mercredi de Réflexion’ is a monthly meeting organized by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Haiti Country Office that tackles relevant topics for the country's development and economic growth. These meetings bring to the table sector specialists, academics, … [Read more...] about Future foodscapes, a changing landscape in the Haitian agricultural sector
Gender-based violence: an overlooked risk in development projects
With the urge that building gender equality may convey, the social safeguard policies of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) encompass concrete actions to mitigate any negative impact that may result from our projects. Given that gender-based inequalities and violence are vast, we often ask ourselves, where to start? Projects bring benefits and, with them, social … [Read more...] about Gender-based violence: an overlooked risk in development projects
A model to helps SMEs worldwide invest in energy efficiency and sustainability
Increasing energy efficiency is an essential element of the low-carbon economy and is crucial for achieving global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions required by the Paris Agreement. In addition to being a highly effective way to reduce such emissions, energy efficiency reduces operational costs for companies and, as a “green investment”, can spark sustainable economic … [Read more...] about A model to helps SMEs worldwide invest in energy efficiency and sustainability
How can sustainable infrastructure attract new investments and increase the resilience of projects and assets in the face of climate change
The financing deficit for infrastructure in Brazil is approximately US$ 49.5 billion per year. Data from the G20 Global Infrastructure Hub indicate that US$ 1.2 trillion would be needed by 2040 to supply the country's infrastructure demand. Today, less than 2% of GDP is invested in the sector. Sustainable Infrastructure A solution to this challenge is the incorporation of … [Read more...] about How can sustainable infrastructure attract new investments and increase the resilience of projects and assets in the face of climate change