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Remittances flows to Latin America and the Caribbean remain stable at $61bn
- By S Coward
- Published 06-May-13
- Inter-American Development Bank
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May 6, 2013 - Remittances to Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) showed a slight increase in 2012 with respect to the previous year, according to the latest report on remittances by the Multilateral Investment Fund (MIF), a member of the Inter-American Development Bank Group.
Inter-American Development Bank/World Bank Statement on Extended Fund Facility with Jamaica
- By S Coward
- Published 09-Apr-13
- Inter-American Development Bank , World Bank , Economy, Trade & Investment
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April 9, 2013 - Pending approval by their respective Boards of Directors, the World Bank
and the IDB have each preliminarily allocated US$510 million in
financing over the next four years. This supplements the support
provided by the IMF.
Latin America and the Caribbean should take steps to boost growth while resisting external shocks, IDB report says
- By S Coward
- Published 18-Mar-13
- Inter-American Development Bank
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March 18, 2013 - The 2013 Latin American and Caribbean Macroeconomic Report says the region could post economic growth exceeding 6 percent if countries adopt structural reforms tailored to their needs.
IDB approves $17 million for Barbados smart energy program
- By S Coward
- Published 29-Jun-12
- Inter-American Development Bank , Environment/Energy
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June 29, 2012 - The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) announced the approval of a $17 million loan to support Barbados’ Public Sector Smart Energy program.
Report: How to Make Broadband More Accessible & Affordable in Latin America & Caribbean
- By S Coward
- Published 01-Jun-12
- Computer/ IT , Inter-American Development Bank
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June 1, 2012 - Broadband is expanding rapidly in Latin America and the Caribbean, but the region still lags behind the world’s most advanced nations in terms of coverage, access and adoption of information and communication technology services delivered through fast networks, according to a new report released by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).
Canada, IDB to co-finance climate-friendly investments in Latin America and the Caribbean
- By S Coward
- Published 30-Apr-12
- Inter-American Development Bank
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April 30, 2012 - Canada has selected the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) as a key partner in its Fast Start commitment to support climate change mitigation and adaptation.
One Million Youth in Latin America and the Caribbean to Benefit from Novel Job Training Alliance
- By S Coward
- Published 13-Apr-12
- Inter-American Development Bank
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Cartagena - April 13, 2012 - A path breaking alliance between major corporations and the public sector will expand effective job training and placement models, reaching one million youth in Latin America and the Caribbean over the next decade.
Latin America & Caribbean request more IDB support to face natural disasters and crises
- By S Coward
- Published 21-Mar-12
- Inter-American Development Bank , Environment/Energy
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Montevideo – March 21, 2012 - Representatives of Latin American and
Caribbean countries raised the need to arm the Inter-American
Development Bank with flexible financial instruments to help them hedge
against natural disasters and possible economic downturns.
IDB, China Eximbank further advance in the creation of equity investment platform for Latin America & Caribbean
- By S Coward
- Published 19-Mar-12
- Inter-American Development Bank
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Montevideo, Uruguay – March 19, 2012 - The Inter-American Development
Bank (IDB) and the Export-Import Bank of China (China Eximbank) are
advancing in the creation of an investment platform for Latin America
and the Caribbean that will mobilize as much as $1 billion for equity
investments to promote sustainable economic development in the region.
IDB Moreno: Latin America and Caribbean growth set to continue but challenges loom
- By S Coward
- Published 14-Mar-12
- Inter-American Development Bank , Economy, Trade & Investment
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March 14, 2012 - In the midst of a difficult international economic environment, the region has performed well. Growth, although it has slowed, remains robust.
IDB Report: remittances to Latin America and the Caribbean rose to $61 billion in 2011
- By S Coward
- Published 09-Mar-12
- Inter-American Development Bank , Economy, Trade & Investment
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March 9, 2012 - Latin American and Caribbean migrants sent $61 billion in remittances to their home countries last year, up 6 percent from $57.6 billion in 2010, according to a report released today by the Multilateral Investment Fund (MIF), a member of the Inter-American Development Bank group.
IDB’s Caribbean Governors discuss regional opportunities, challenges
- By S Coward
- Published 14-Feb-12
- Inter-American Development Bank
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Bergendal, Suriname –Feb. 14, 2012 - Top economic authorities from the Caribbean region gathered here today to discuss common development opportunities and challenges during the first annual meeting of the Governors of the Inter-American Development Bank’s Caribbean Country Department.
IDB partners with the OECD and the World Bank to analyze pension systems in Latin America & Caribbean
- By S Coward
- Published 26-Jan-12
- Inter-American Development Bank
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Jan. 26, 2012 - Millions of workers in Latin America and the Caribbean run the risk of
poverty during their retirement years unless countries reform their
pension systems according to experts from the Inter-American Development
Bank (IDB).
IMF Executive Board Approves US$3.1 Million Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility for Dominica
- By S Coward
- Published 13-Jan-12
- Inter-American Development Bank
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Washington - Jan. 13, 2012 - The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today approved a disbursement of an amount equivalent to SDR 2.05 million (US$3.1 million) under the Rapid Credit Facility (RCF) for Dominica to help manage the economic impact of a series of natural disasters from July-September 2011.
Latin American and Caribbean economies on right path, but not immune to turbulence – IDB
- By S Coward
- Published 01-Jan-12
- Inter-American Development Bank
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Jan. 1, 2012 - Latin America and the Caribbean are closing a year marked by economic gains, but the region remains exposed to external shocks, Inter-American Development Bank President Luis Alberto Moreno said in a year-end report

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