Looking back on the First Decade of Action for Road Safety, it is necessary to realize that even though the Latin American and Caribbean region has made progress in recognizing the importance of systemic work on road safety in terms of life protection, it failed to achieve the ambitious goals proposed for reducing the number of deaths from road crashes. The region is still … [Read more...] about Towards a safer mobility
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
Ensuring Food Security through Better Transport and Logistics
Transportation plays a key role in ensuring food security by making food available and providing access to food by households through adequate infrastructure, storage, and transportation services. In 2022, it was estimated that Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) was the region with the second highest figures for food insecurity globally, with an average prevalence … [Read more...] about Ensuring Food Security through Better Transport and Logistics