The bicycle has stood as a symbol of human ingenuity for two centuries, embodying simplicity, affordability, reliability, and environmental sustainability. This two-wheeled marvel continues to play a vital role in fostering environmental stewardship and promoting health, making it an unparalleled mode of transportation in the modern era. A Tool for Development and Climate … [Read more...] about The Bicycle: A Symbol of Sustainable Transportation
Transporte Sostenible
2023 Regional Policy Dialogue
Public Policies and Investments for the Decarbonization of Transport The Inter-American Development Bank Transport Division (IDB) organizes the annual Regional Policy Dialogue (RPD) to convene counterparts from the transportation sectors across the Southern Cone, Andean region, Central America, and the Caribbean. The dialogue focuses on discussing ideas and proposals that … [Read more...] about 2023 Regional Policy Dialogue
Building Infrastructure with Social Impact
Investing in the quality and adequate coverage of infrastructure services is essential for achieving sustainable economic development in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). The role of infrastructure is crucial in this effort, as it can cut production costs, create jobs, boost access to quality essential services, and improve service prices through greater competition, among … [Read more...] about Building Infrastructure with Social Impact
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
Investing more and better to achieve a Sustainable and inclusive infrastructure
In recent decades, Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) has invested significantly less than other developing areas. On average, only 1.8 percent of the region’s GDP went towards infrastructure between 2010 and 2020. To meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), accelerate the green energy transition, and decarbonize transportation, LAC countries need to invest more and … [Read more...] about Investing more and better to achieve a Sustainable and inclusive infrastructure