The new Environmental and Social Policy Framework (ESPF), in force since October 2021, represents an opportunity to improve and harmonize the IDB Group’s environmental and social standards with those of other multilateral organizations such as the International Finance Corporation’s Performance Standards on Environmental and Social Sustainability, the World Bank’s … [Read more...] about Four Things You Should Know about the Standard for the Evaluation and Management of Environmental and Social Risks and Impacts
Development With a Human Approach: A Personal Reflection From the Fieldwork
Generally, when we hear the name Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), we particularly associate it with financing, work at the policy and regulatory level, activities in the city, sitting in front of a computer... In this blog I share another angle: the human and field perspective with its teachings and reflections. Within the framework of the preparation of the project … [Read more...] about Development With a Human Approach: A Personal Reflection From the Fieldwork
“Sí Se Puede”: 3 Key Measures to Advance Towards Prosperous and Carbon-Free Economies
Did you know that development and decarbonization can go hand in hand? Adopting the path towards carbon neutrality can bring significant benefits to our region. These are the main findings of the study "Costs and benefits of achieving carbon neutrality in Latin America and the Caribbean," which examines various options the region can implement to achieve net zero emissions … [Read more...] about “Sí Se Puede”: 3 Key Measures to Advance Towards Prosperous and Carbon-Free Economies
Closing the Gender Gap: The Role of Tourism Towards Equality
In recent years, the tourism sector has risen as a pivotal force in economic and social advancement, catalyzing exports, attracting foreign investments, and fostering cultural exchanges. It stands out as a fundamental pillar for sustainable development globally, especially in low and middle-income nations. The sector's profound impact on socioeconomic dynamics is magnified by … [Read more...] about Closing the Gender Gap: The Role of Tourism Towards Equality
The path to Resilience: The new Website of the Disaster and Climate Change Risk Assessment Methodology of the IDB
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