This is the year for investors and the region to accelerate progress toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Agreement. Only 22% of the region’s SDGs are on […]
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Xochi, a Path of Flowers to Alleviate Traffic Woes in Guatemala
Guatemala’s traffic is a daily struggle for millions, with congested, poor-quality roads hampering mobility, access to essential services, and economic growth. The Central American Highway 2 West (“CA-2 Occidente”) road, […]
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The ‘Silver Revolution’ Transforms Challenges into Business Opportunities
The study The Silver Economy in Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay (Spanish) , conducted by the IDB, IDB Invest, IDB Lab, and Data 8, analyzes the growth of the population over 60 […]
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This Initiative Could Generate More Than 18,000 Healthy Life Years and Save Millions of Dollars
In the largest favela in São Paulo, Maria now has convenient access to her annual wellness exams. This wasn’t always the case. Like many Brazilians, the overburdened public healthcare system […]
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A New Generation of Thematic Bonds Combines Joint-Issuances and the Power of Securitizations
Reaching the targets of the Paris Climate Agreement is not easy by any means. According to the United Nations Development Program, Mexico aims at lowering greenhouse gas emissions by 35% (and 40% […]
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Three Strategies to Include More People With Disabilities in Your Company
In Latin America and the Caribbean, 16% of the population lives with some form of disability, and 70% of these people are seeking employment. However, they face significant barriers that […]
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Addressing Climate Change Through Improved Business Continuity
When hurricane Beryl formed east of the Caribbean at the advent of this season, it quickly grew into the earliest-forming Category 5 hurricane on record and only the second such […]
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Store Brands, a Unique Opportunity for MSMEs and Women’s Businesses
Private labels, also known as store brands or own labels, have become a significant part of the retail landscape in Latin America and the Caribbean. These products, wholly owned and […]
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Addressing gender-based violence from the private sector: the experience of Laboratorios Bagó
Gender-based violence and harassment disproportionately affect women throughout their careers. 17.7% of women experience this violence compared to 7.2% of men, and more than 60% of victims face repeated incidents. […]
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Five Best Practices for Sustainable Bond Reporting
The sustainable bonds market, which encompasses green, social, and sustainability bonds, among others, has seen remarkable growth in recent years. According to the Climate Bonds Initiative, it will surpass $5 […]