In 2020, The World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations Regional Commissions, and other stakeholders completed the first decade of the Global Plan for Road Safety Action. After a decade of work (2011-2020), Latin America and the Caribbean have made significant progress in public policy and improved analysis of this complex issue. However, the indicators' results have … [Read more...] about VíaSegura: Lessons Learned in the use of Artificial Intelligence for Road Safety
Pavimenta2: digital infrastructure at the service of road assets
Can you imagine being able to monitor the state of our road pavements through video images and thus manage the roads and roads in poor condition? Do you imagine that, in addition, this technology is free to use and free of charge? Good news! This technology exists and is called Pavimenta2. Road asset management is crucial to efficiently and effectively manage transport … [Read more...] about Pavimenta2: digital infrastructure at the service of road assets
Modernizing physical infrastructure to boost economic development
Digital transformation has become a key factor for development and efficiency in all sectors, including physical infrastructure. Adopting digital solutions offers a wide range of benefits, from improving the quality of services to optimizing resources and promoting sustainability. The infrastructure in Latin America and the Caribbean presents significant challenges, which … [Read more...] about Modernizing physical infrastructure to boost economic development
The IDB’s Infrastructure and Energy Sector uses a Tool to Monitor Carbon Footprint and Calculate Emissions
The countries in Latin America and the Caribbean annually invest close to 1.8% of their regional GDP in infrastructure, a substantially lower number than that registered by other emerging economies. Therefore, increasing the infrastructure investment rate is one of the region's most critical challenges. However, it is also necessary for the infrastructure sector in the region … [Read more...] about The IDB’s Infrastructure and Energy Sector uses a Tool to Monitor Carbon Footprint and Calculate Emissions