The Infrastructure and Energy Sector (INE) of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) organized the Second Regional Forum INFRALAC4ALL: Accessible Infrastructure for Inclusive Growth to bring forward the role of infrastructure in fostering inclusive growth for diverse populations in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). INFRALAC4ALL embodies the “Nothing About Us Without … [Read more...] about 2024 INFRALAC4ALL: Accessible Infrastructure for Inclusive Growth
Encouraging the Participation of Women and People with Disabilities in the Port of Paramaribo, Suriname
The Inter-American Development Bank is embarking on a path to making Suriname's primary cargo port a more inclusive workplace for women and people with disabilities. Long-term gender and diversity transformation require more than sensible actions. It is not enough to implement awareness campaigns on Memorial Day. Changing unequal structures requires full commitment and the … [Read more...] about Encouraging the Participation of Women and People with Disabilities in the Port of Paramaribo, Suriname
Promoting Safety and Health in the Mobility of Children and Teenagers
The lack of safe road infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists and the absence of reliable public and school transportation options poses risks to girls, boys, and teenagers during their daily commutes to and from school. The unpredictable nature and different pace of children exacerbate this issue. Consequently, in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), traffic incidents … [Read more...] about Promoting Safety and Health in the Mobility of Children and Teenagers
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
Viru Viru Airport in Bolivia is committed to universal accessibility and inclusion
Tourism in Bolivia generates 326,580 direct and indirect jobs and a contribution to GDP of 4.6%. The Santa Cruz airport, Viru Viru, is the most important in the country and where the most significant number of goods and passengers enter and leave Bolivian territory. In 2019, 2.33 million passengers were registered on Viru Viru, and this figure is continuously increasing. … [Read more...] about Viru Viru Airport in Bolivia is committed to universal accessibility and inclusion