Finance minister says the country is ready to move from stabilization to growth, focusing on energy, infrastructure and private capital inflows
Category: Caribbean
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LatAm GDP poised to undershoot growth imperative
The region likely will expand by 2.6% next year, but big challenges remain for picking up the pace, World Bank economist says
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IDB commits $2.5 bln to crime-fighting
Bank makes funds available to governments in Latin America and the Caribbean to finance investments and respond to security crises
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Caribbean oasis offers promise of bond gains
The Dominican Republic is attracting bond investors in search of markets with high yields, strong GDP growth, and stable politics
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IDB funds Haiti projects, leads debt swap initiative
Bank provides $283 mln for public services in Haiti, plans multi-country debt swap program for the Caribbean region
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Atome seeks funds for green hydrogen
UK-based green fertilizer company requests IFC support to build Paraguay’s first green hydrogen plant
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Regional MDBs move to boost lending capacity
Three regional multilateral development banks sign exposure exchange agreements totaling $1.15 bln
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IDB Invest, MIGA move to spur regional trade finance
The $500 mln guarantee is aimed at providing greater liquidity for importers and exporters during periods of market volatility
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Latin America must focus on building fiscal buffers: IMF
Reducing their financing needs will help countries get through a period of slower global growth and high borrowing costs, Fund official says
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World Bank funds Caribbean power program
Multilateral lender approves financing to upgrade energy infrastructure, lower electricity costs in Eastern Caribbean