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At the Inter-American Development Bank we work to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Heads of state from and the met with top tech executives from Google, Anthropic, Microsoft, and other industry leaders to advance broad, responsible adoption of AI in the region.
It's one of the highlights of the IDB Group’s work this month to advance growth, productivity, and sustainable development. From a major opportunity in digital trade to a milestone anniversary for the Amazon region – plus an expedition of discovery in the Caribbean Sea – find it all in our latest newsletter 👉 https://bit.ly/4iT2srh
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How are the next major transport investments in and the taking shape?
The 2026 in brought together governments, companies, investors, and consultants from across the region to discuss more than 132 transport projects representing over $84 billion in investment opportunities.
But there’s an even more important question: How can we make every investment deliver better results?
Improving the performance of infrastructure investments by up to 35%, without increasing public spending, can mean more infrastructure, better ex*****on, and greater impact for people.
In this video, we explore what is behind these opportunities and why investing better will be key to the future of transport across the region.
🎥 Watch the video and discover where the next transport investments are heading.
IDB Invest IDB Lab
28/09/2026
Exports of digitally delivered services from and the nearly quintupled between 2005 and 2024.
And yet, the region accounted for only 2% of global exports at the end of that period – showing there is still significant room to grow.
How can the region seize this opportunity?
🌐Expand digital infrastructure and connectivity.
🌐Modernize regulations and streamline trade procedures.
🌐Strengthen digital skills and access to financing.
🌐Harness new technologies, including AI.
Learn about the opportunities and find recommendations in our new report: https://bit.ly/4yWEtMy
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27/09/2026
The finalists of our Superheroes of Development competition are about to take the field! Will you be there to cheer them on?
On October 6, join us in Washington or online, as development project teams from Bolivia, Colombia, Paraguay, Belize, El Salvador, and Costa Rica compete to win this World Cup-inspired edition of our competition.
Javier Zanetti, a legend on and off the soccer field, will be our special guest!
Register here: https://bit.ly/4r4s0n8
IDB Invest IDB Lab
25/09/2026
Housing is much more than infrastructure. It is also about social development, productivity, investment, and opportunity. 🏘️
Join the IDB Group’s Regional Housing Forum and discover new ideas, technologies, and financing mechanisms to transform housing markets across and the – and move from diagnosis to action!
📅 September 30 and October 1
💻 Online participation
🌎 Interpretation in English, Spanish, and Portuguese
Explore the agenda and register: https://bit.ly/4hwnwkZ
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