Top MIGA official warns of credit guarantee market fragmentation risks: A top World Bank group official has warned that the market for providing credit ...
reuters.com/sustainability/top-miga-official-warns-credit-guarantee-market-fragmentation-risks-2024-03-11/
Latin American development bank to ramp up lending after reforms: IDB chief says it can provide an extra $112bn over next decade, increasing loan rate by almost ...
ft.com/content/38d3b081-0b89-4765-a0fb-63324dd15bcb
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IDB approves $3.5 billion capital increase for investment arm: The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved a $3.5 billion capital increase for IDB Invest ...
reuters.com/business/finance/idb-approves-35-billion-capital-increase-investment-arm-2024-03-10/
One in four women in The Bahamas has suffered physical and/or sexual violence, according to a gender-based violence survey financed by the Inter-American ... Show more
US$173M in transactions done by IDB-Invest since 2020 -Senior Finance Minister - Guyana Chronicle
guyanachronicle.com/2024/03/11/us173m-in-transactions-done-by-idb-invest-since-2020-senior-finance-minister/
BID Warns of LatAm’s 2024 Economic Downturn: The Inter-American Development Bank (BID) forecasts a 2024 economic downturn in Latin America ...
riotimesonline.com/bid-warns-of-latams-2024-economic-downturn/
IDB Invest, Republic Bank in US$9m financing for Texila expansion: IDB Invest and Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited have partnered with Texila American University ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/02/25/news/guyana/idb-invest-republic-bank-in-us9m-financing-for-texila-expansion/
Youth unemployment ‘disproportionately higher’ than national average: THE fear of remaining unemployed after years at university is prevalent among graduates ...
trinidadexpress.com/business/local/youth-unemployment-disproportionately-higher-than-national-average/article_4ef7d21a-d07f-11ee-9de5-731e91a7df4a.html
There is no shortage of female leaders. There is a lack of women in leadership positions
english.elpais.com/society/2024-03-08/there-is-no-shortage-of-female-leaders-there-is-a-lack-of-women-in-leadership-positions.html
Quick Glance: International Women's Day: History and Significance
- International Women's Day celebrated on 8 March for over a century.
- Originated from demands for better working conditions and voting rights in the labor movement.
- Clara Zetkin and the UN played key roles in global recognition of the day.
- Global celebrations and themes, emphasizing inclusion and gender equality importance.
Uruguay Deepens ESG Finance Push With Multilateral Money in 2024: Green finance pioneer Uruguay plans to tap at least one multilateral loan whose cost of funding ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-01-23/uruguay-deepens-esg-finance-push-with-multilateral-money-in-2024
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IDB Group Caribbean Governors endorse regional programme, 'One Caribbean' - Guyana Chronicle
guyanachronicle.com/2024/03/09/idb-group-caribbean-governors-endorse-regional-programme-one-caribbean/
Latin America must double its annual investment in energy to make the green transition by 2030
english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2024-03-07/latin-america-must-double-its-annual-investment-in-energy-to-make-the-green-transition-by-2030.html
The Minister of Planning and Development, Pennelope Beckles and the President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Ilan Goldfajn ... Show more
Three-day Youth Climate Forum launched in Lethem - Guyana Chronicle: More than 60 young people are participating in the three-day event at the Industrial site ...
guyanachronicle.com/2024/03/06/three-day-youth-climate-forum-launched-in-lethem/
IDB backs internal reform at its annual meeting this week: More than 3,000 participants including finance ministers, central bank presidents ...
english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2024-03-05/idb-backs-internal-reform-at-its-annual-meeting-this-week.html
We're boosting our partnerships with key organisations like the Inter-American Development Bank, Green Climate Fund, Global Partnership for Education ... Show more
Arab finance ministers discuss multilateralism, economic development at G20 meeting in Brazil
arabnews.com/node/2469361/business-economy
Whine Wednesdays: Involuntary Denied Boarding on Viva Aerobus: They say there’s a first time for everything, and in my years of traveling, I’ve encountered ...
loyaltylobby.com/2024/01/31/whine-wednesdays-involuntary-denied-boarding-on-viva-aerobus/
Rethinking Inequality in Latin America | by Ana María Ibáñez - Project Syndicate: Ana María Ibáñez highlights new research showing that the problem is neither as ...
project-syndicate.org/commentary/latin-america-inequality-needs-radical-rethink-by-ana-maria-ibanez-2024-02
Guyana, Canada sign agreement for CAN$120M sovereign loan - Guyana Chronicle: GUYANA and Canada on Sunday finalised an agreement for a CAN$120 million sovereign ...
guyanachronicle.com/2024/02/26/guyana-canada-sign-agreement-for-can120m-sovereign-loan/
IDB providing US$30m under Guyana-Canada sovereign loan pact: The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is providing US$30m under the historic US$120m sovereign ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/02/28/news/guyana/idb-providing-us30m-under-guyana-canada-sovereign-loan-pact/
Green Fintech Driving Caribbean Climate Resilience And Food Security: By harnessing the power of financial technology and sustainable innovation ...
forbes.com/sites/daphneewingchow/2024/01/31/green-fintech-driving-caribbean-climate-resilience-and-food-security/
Guyana Stands Tall - Guyana Chronicle: GUYANA'S recent economic surge, as heralded by President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Ilan Goldfajn ...
guyanachronicle.com/2024/02/26/guyana-stands-tall-2/
Plunging fertility rates are creating problems for Latin America: Rapidly ageing societies will struggle to afford pensions and health care
economist.com/the-americas/2024/01/18/plunging-fertility-rates-are-creating-problems-for-latin-america
US$75.8M contract signed for Good Success-Timehri road upgrades - Guyana Chronicle
guyanachronicle.com/2024/02/23/us75-8m-contract-signed-for-good-success-timehri-road-upgrades/
Guyana set for IDB’s annual consultation with Caribbean Governors: Guyana will be hosting the President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Ilan ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/02/23/news/guyana/guyana-set-for-idbs-annual-consultation-with-caribbean-governors/
Guyana to host annual consultation of IDB Caribbean Governors over the weekend - Guyana Chronicle
guyanachronicle.com/2024/02/23/guyana-to-host-annual-consultation-of-idb-caribbean-governors-over-the-weekend/
Observe fiscal responsibility laws, lessen economic red flags, says economist to govt
thenassauguardian.com/business/observe-fiscal-responsibility-laws-lessen-economic-red-flags-says-economist-to-govt/article_cad5ad10-cc3f-11ee-b88f-e748db083c9c.html
Plans underway for recreational facilities at Herstelling, Covent Garden, Onderneeming
stabroeknews.com/2024/02/14/news/guyana/plans-underway-for-recreational-facilities-at-herstelling-covent-garden-onderneeming/
Chile's former president Sebastián Piñera dies in helicopter crash: Serving as president from 2010 to 2014 and again from 2018 to 2022, Piñera led the South ...
euronews.com/2024/02/06/chiles-former-president-sebastian-pinera-dies-in-helicopter-crash
New cash cow: Treasury gets Sh200 billion in climate finance: The Sh200 billion bagged by National Treasury in climate initiatives will help offset part of ...
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New cash cow: Treasury gets Sh200 billion in climate finance: The Sh200 billion bagged by National Treasury in climate initiatives will help offset part of ...
nation.africa/kenya/business/new-cash-cow-treasury-gets-sh200-billion-in-climate-finance-4510916
IDB governors to meet in Dominican Republic: WASHINGTON, CMC – Development challenges and opportunities in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) will be among ...
jamaicaobserver.com/latest-news/idb-governors-to-meet-in-dominican-republic/
GPS advances rehabilitation efforts with restorative justice training - Guyana Chronicle
guyanachronicle.com/2024/02/01/gps-advances-rehabilitation-efforts-with-restorative-justice-training/
Latin America ready to help solve global crises, IDB chief says: TOKYO -- Latin America is becoming a "part of the solution to the global needs for the ...
asia.nikkei.com/Editor-s-Picks/Interview/Latin-America-ready-to-help-solve-global-crises-IDB-chief-says
Can Guyana Beat the Resource Curse?: Oil wealth has helped some countries, and ruined others. AQ reports from Georgetown on policymakers’ efforts to find the ...
americasquarterly.org/article/can-guyana-beat-the-resource-curse/
Approximately 50 institutions have been selected to participate in a pilot under the Digital Transformation for School Management Project. The initiative ... Show more
Lack of transparency around $500 mil. loan, says opposition: The opposition raised concern yesterday surrounding the finer details of the government’s recently ...
thenassauguardian.com/business/lack-of-transparency-around-500-mil-loan-says-opposition/article_37e6a412-b3fa-11ee-b0ed-af26a2642c76.html
3 differences between the world's oldest living people: There are many ways to live until 100, according to researchers from an organization that verifies the ...
businessinsider.com/cultural-differences-longevity-supercentenarian-secrets-habits-countries-2024-1
Henry Kissinger, War Criminal, Dead at 100: Henry Kissinger has died at age 100, his consulting firm said in a statement on Wednesday.
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/henry-kissinger-war-criminal-dead-1234804748/
Quick Glance: The Legacy of Henry Kissinger's Diplomacy
- Understanding the subtle interplay between interests, values, and the use of force remains relevant
- Many perceive him as the foremost advocate of an amoral realism that stains America
- However, Mr. Kissinger was distinguished not only by his Realpolitik, but also by the idealism that permeated his diplomatic practice
- Today, this means preserving peace between China and America
IDB Invest Flexes Financing War Chest Ahead of Capital Increase: Inter-American Investment Corp. is bolstering its ability to mobilize capital from investors as ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-08/idb-invest-flexes-financing-war-chest-ahead-of-capital-increase
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𝐀 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 || Five low-income families each received a new core home today just in time for Christmas.Minister of Housing and Water, Hon ... Show more
Top development banks, funds set up 'debt-for-nature' task force: A consortium of top multilateral development banks and climate funds launched a global task ...
reuters.com/sustainability/sustainable-finance-reporting/top-development-banks-funds-set-up-debt-for-nature-task-force-2023-12-04/
Exclusive: IMF chief demands end to 'business as usual' ahead of COP28: The head of the International Monetary Fund has called for an end to "business as usual" ...
reuters.com/business/environment/imf-chief-demands-end-business-usual-ahead-cop28-2023-11-28/
Who is pledging climate finance at COP28, and how much?: At this year's U.N. climate summit, countries, development institutions and businesses are pledging more ...
reuters.com/business/environment/who-is-pledging-climate-finance-cop28-how-much-2023-12-06/
The best tool we have against illegal immigration: Democracies in Latin America stand a better chance with a strong economy. The best tool the U.S ...
dallasnews.com/opinion/editorials/2023/12/03/free-trade-democracy-migration-mexico-latin-america/
COP28: AIIB to host 2024 global summit of public development banks: The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank will host the next meeting of 'Finance in Common' ...
reuters.com/business/finance/cop28-aiib-host-2024-global-summit-public-development-banks-2023-12-04/
Exclusive: Top development banks to launch debt-for-nature swap 'task force': The world's top multilateral development banks are set to launch a global "task ...
reuters.com/sustainability/sustainable-finance-reporting/worlds-top-mdbs-forge-debt-for-nature-swap-task-force-sources-2023-11-30/
Prosperity unveiled: Anticipating economic growth and increased citizens’ benefits in the upcoming budget
guyanachronicle.com/2024/01/07/prosperity-unveiled-anticipating-economic-growth-and-increased-citizens-benefits-in-the-upcoming-budget/
Exclusive: Climate Investment Funds appoints Tariye Gbadegesin as CEO: The $11 billion multilateral lender Climate Investment Funds, which works with the World ...
reuters.com/sustainability/sustainable-finance-reporting/climate-investment-funds-appoints-tariye-gbadegesin-ceo-2023-11-27/
IDB to pump millions into new initiative to promote innovation in climate and nature
jamaicaobserver.com/latest-news/idb-to-pump-millions-into-new-initiative-to-promote-innovation-in-climate-and-nature/
The Inter-American Development Bank said it has approved a US$90 million Conditional Credit Line for Investment Projects, which includes a first individual ... Show more
‘Guyana must become a hub for financial services’ - President Ali says - Guyana Chronicle
guyanachronicle.com/2023/12/24/guyana-must-become-a-hub-for-financial-services-president-ali-says/
Biden will host Americas summit that focuses on supply chains, migration and new investment
ctvnews.ca/business/biden-will-host-americas-summit-that-focuses-on-supply-chains-migration-and-new-investment-1.6630199
The Dictators’ Bank: How Central America’s Main Development Bank Enabled Corruption and Authoritarianism - OCCRP
occrp.org/en/the-dictators-bank/the-dictators-bank-how-central-americas-main-development-bank-enabled-corruption-and-authoritarianism
Quick Glance: The Dictator's Bank: Uncovering Corruption and Abuse at Central America's Main Development Bank - OCCRP
- The Central American Bank for Economic Integration was intended to empower the region but is now under scrutiny for questionable lending practices.
- CABEI's funding of major infrastructure projects has been linked to scandal and misuse by alleged conspirators.
- Internal audits reveal the bank's negligence in heeding warning signs when investing in projects, including funding controversial hydroelectric dams.
- Recent policy-based loans have raised concerns of potential misuse, such as diverting funds meant for small businesses to support ill-fated national currency plans.
Central America’s High Dependency on Remittances: In 2023, Latin America and the Caribbean anticipate a significant increase in remittances ...
riotimesonline.com/nicaragua-leads-in-remittance-dependency/
Ilan Goldfajn launches into IDB reform after bringing peace and quiet to a tense organization
english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2023-12-15/ilan-goldfajn-launches-into-idb-reform-after-bringing-peace-and-quiet-to-a-tense-organization.html
Lloyd's of London to invest $65 million following slavery report: Lloyd's of London (SOLYD.UL) will invest 40 million pounds ($49.6 million) in regions affected ...
reuters.com/business/finance/lloyds-london-invest-65-mln-following-slavery-report-2023-11-08/
Showcase offered plan for democratizing AI: By Antonio Dey An Artificial Intelligence-4D Showcase, which was geared at addressing the digital disparities in ...
stabroeknews.com/2023/12/13/news/guyana/showcase-offered-plan-for-democratizing-ai/
IDB approves US$50m funding to deal with food insecurity issues in Haiti: WASHINGTON, (CMC) – The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved a US$50 million ...
jamaicaobserver.com/latest-news/idb-approves-us50m-funding-to-deal-with-food-insecurity-issues-in-haiti/
Barbados 'debt-for-climate' swap backed by $300 mln EIB, IADB guarantee - statement
reuters.com/sustainability/sustainable-finance-reporting/barbados-debt-for-climate-swap-backed-by-300-mln-eib-iadb-guarantee-statement-2023-11-10/
US, IDB move closer to launch Americas Partnership Fund for Nature in the Caribbean
jamaicaobserver.com/latest-news/us-idb-move-closer-to-launch-americas-partnership-fund-for-nature-in-the-caribbean/
US to offer economic benefits for countries hosting migrants, shore up supply chains
reuters.com/world/us/us-offer-economic-benefits-countries-hosting-migrants-shore-up-supply-chains-2023-11-02/
IDB and CDB sign new plan to address development challenges in the Caribbean: DUBAI, CMC – The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the Barbados-based ...
jamaicaobserver.com/latest-news/idb-and-cdb-sign-new-plan-to-address-development-challenges-in-the-caribbean/
Biden Jabs at China’s ‘Debt-Trap Diplomacy’ at Americas Summit: President Joe Biden pledged billions in support to help build up infrastructure throughout the ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-11-03/biden-jabs-at-china-s-debt-trap-diplomacy-at-americas-summit
IDB chief Goldfajn sees Latin America, Caribbean poised for stronger growth: Latin America and the Caribbean are poised for stronger growth in coming years ...
reuters.com/world/idb-chief-goldfajn-sees-latin-america-caribbean-poised-stronger-growth-2023-11-04/
Remittances to Latin America and the Caribbean set new record: WASHINGTON, CMC – The Inter American Development Bank (IDB) on Thursday said remittances received ...
jamaicaobserver.com/latest-news/remittances-to-latin-america-and-the-caribbean-set-new-record/
Machel Montano, Anselm Douglas children’s animation projects in the works - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
newsday.co.tt/2023/10/27/machel-montano-anselm-douglas-childrens-animation-projects-in-the-works/
Finance Minister commends IDB for continued commitment to Guyana: Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh yesterday welcomed the new Inter-American Development Bank’s ...
stabroeknews.com/2023/12/02/news/guyana/finance-minister-commends-idb-for-continued-commitment-to-guyana/
Yellen supports 'significant' capital increase for IDB's private sector arm: U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Friday said the United States will work ...
reuters.com/markets/yellen-supports-significant-capital-increase-idbs-private-sector-arm-2023-11-03/
Barbados Debt-for-Climate Swap to Be Backed by European Investment Bank: The European Investment Bank is backing a new debt-for-climate swap for Barbados as the ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-11-10/european-investment-bank-to-back-barbados-debt-for-climate-swap
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