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 ...
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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/
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
According to data from the Global Initiative against Transnational Organised Crime’s (GI-TOC) 2023 Global Organised Crime Index ...
How Effective Is International Aid And Assistance?| Countercurrents: On February 1, 2024, Ukraine secured a €50 billion aid package from the European Union (EU) ...
countercurrents.org/2024/03/how-effective-is-international-aid-and-assistance/
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/
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/
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
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/
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/
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 ...
nation.africa/kenya/business/new-cash-cow-treasury-gets-sh200-billion-in-climate-finance-4510916
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
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/
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
Approximately 50 institutions have been selected to participate in a pilot under the Digital Transformation for School Management Project. The initiative ... Show more
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
‘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.
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
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
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/
Six new tourism offerings unveiled in South Rupununi: On Friday, the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA), as part of the South Rupununi Circuit Development Project ...
stabroeknews.com/2023/11/26/news/guyana/six-new-tourism-offerings-unveiled-in-south-rupununi/
The world reacts: Lula snubs Milei, U.S. Ambassador & IDB president greet him: The president-elect also received words of praise from Donald Trump ...
buenosairesherald.com/world/international-relations/international-reactions-lula-snubs-milei-u-s-ambassador-idb-president-greet-him
Exclusive: IDB chief says lending could reach $112 bln with private arm: Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) President Ilan Goldfajn said the financial ...
reuters.com/business/finance/idb-lending-capacity-can-expand-112-bln-after-capital-raise-president-2023-10-11/
Financial coverage for disaster management in place, says Mckenzie: KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Government has put in place the necessary financial coverage for ...
jamaicaobserver.com/latest-news/financial-coverage-for-disaster-management-in-place-says-mckenzie/
World Bank, multilateral development banks jointly seek to boost lending power: The World Bank on Friday said it is bolstering collaboration with nine ...
reuters.com/markets/world-bank-multilateral-development-banks-jointly-seek-boost-lending-power-2023-10-13/
Romania sets up investment and development bank: Romania's government approved on November 16 the founding documents for the Investment and Development Bank ...
romania-insider.com/romania-investment-development-bank-2024
Guyanese firms to unveil AI innovations at AI-4D showcase - Guyana Chronicle: IN a landmark event for Guyana's technology sector, V75 Inc ...
guyanachronicle.com/2023/11/16/guyanese-firms-to-unveil-ai-innovations-at-ai-4d-showcase/
Five of 30 core homes handed over to WBD families - Guyana Chronicle: TO ensure that all Guyanese have the opportunity to acquire their own homes and live a more ...
guyanachronicle.com/2023/11/15/five-of-30-core-homes-handed-over-to-wbd-families/
Earth Needs an Amazon Bioeconomy | by Robert Muggah, Tatiana Schor and Ilona Szabó - Project Syndicate
project-syndicate.org/commentary/unified-amazon-bioeconomy-needed-to-save-the-planet-by-robert-muggah-et-al-2023-11
Tinubu meets IDB management in Saudi, negotiates multi-billion dollar funding: President Bola Tinubu has advanced negotiations concerning a multi-billion dollar ...
punchng.com/tinubu-meets-idb-management-in-saudi-negotiates-multi-billion-dollar-funding/
Despite its great potential, the development of tourist haven Montego Bay has been hampered by the reluctance of successive political administrations at the ... Show more
China’s AIIB faces hot Canadian fire: Multilateralism – the willingness of sovereigns, despite different political systems and competing interests ...
asiatimes.com/2023/11/chinas-aiib-faces-hot-canadian-fire/
MSME Business Roadshow stops in Kingston on November 21: KINGSTON, Jamaica - The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce will be hosting the fourth ...
jamaicaobserver.com/latest-news/msme-business-roadshow-stops-in-kingston-on-november-21/
IDB report suggests Latin America, Caribbean region can boost economies by integrating migrants
jamaicaobserver.com/latest-news/idb-report-suggests-latin-america-caribbean-region-can-boost-economies-by-integrating-migrants/
IDB launches data-sharing pilot for Caribbean water utilities - Guyana Chronicle: THE Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has unveiled a preliminary version of ...
guyanachronicle.com/2023/10/18/idb-launches-data-sharing-pilot-for-caribbean-water-utilities/
Immigration overshadows Biden visit with Latin American leaders : Foreign officials are questioning Joe Biden’s commitment to the region as his signature ...
politico.com/news/2023/11/03/immigration-overshadows-biden-visit-with-latin-american-leaders-00125136
Treasury Secretary Yellen calls for more US-Latin America trade, in part to lessen Chinese influence
english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2023-11-02/treasury-secretary-yellen-calls-for-more-us-latin-america-trade-in-part-to-lessen-chinese-influence.html
Yellen’s “Friend-shoring” Vision for US-Latin America Ties: U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen spoke at the Inter-American Development Bank ...
riotimesonline.com/yellens-friend-shoring-vision-for-us-latin-america-ties/
Gov’t, IDB discuss completing outstanding projects - Stabroek News: Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal and Chief Executive Officer of the Central ...
stabroeknews.com/2023/10/31/news/guyana/govt-idb-discuss-completing-outstanding-projects/
Six new primary schools to be built under IDB US$90M loan: The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a US$90 million loan to contribute to human ...
stabroeknews.com/2023/10/19/news/guyana/six-new-primary-schools-to-be-built-under-idb-us90m-loan/
Major multilateral partner support to bolster Jamaica’s climate change resilience
jamaicaobserver.com/latest-news/major-multilateral-partner-support-to-bolster-jamaicas-climate-change-resilience/
IDB launches new initiative to boost business opportunities in region: WASHINGTON (CMC) – The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has launched a new initiative ...
jamaicaobserver.com/latest-news/idb-launches-new-initiative-to-boost-business-opportunities-in-region/
IMF confirms Argentina asked to postpone October payments: Request confirmed by the global monetary watchdog on Thursday; Government will have to pay US$3 ...
batimes.com.ar/news/economy/imf-confirms-argentina-asked-to-postpone-october-payments.phtml
Infrastructure Upgrade Projects: EBD communities engage in public meeting - Guyana Chronicle
guyanachronicle.com/2023/10/05/infrastructure-upgrade-projects-ebd-communities-engage-in-public-meeting/
Private sector faces challenges amidst rapid growth - Guyana Chronicle: JSE Conference aims to address issues challenging businesses
guyanachronicle.com/2023/10/05/private-sector-faces-challenges-amidst-rapid-growth/
Barbados and Haiti among finalists for IDB Initiative: WASHINGTON – Two Caribbean Community (CARICOM) companies are included among finalists of the ...
nationnews.com/2023/10/03/barbados-haiti-among-finalists-idb-initiative/
Public Utilities Minister, Marvin Gonzales said when the IDB-funded projects are completed by the end of next year, he expects T&T to be less dependent on ... Show more
The Government is embarking on an unprecedented billion-dollar upgrade of the water supply infrastructure at the Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) ... Show more
Engineer, scientist, researcher get nation’s highest award - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
newsday.co.tt/2023/09/24/engineer-scientist-and-researcher-get-nations-highest-award/
World Bank, IDB to deepen cooperation on Amazon, Caribbean, digital access: The World Bank and Inter-American Development Bank agreed on Thursday to deepen their ...
reuters.com/business/world-bank-idb-deepen-cooperation-amazon-caribbean-digital-access-2023-08-31/
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