World Bank and IDB Join Forces to Maximize Development Impact

Partnership will boost innovation and unlock opportunities across Latin America and the Caribbean

WASHINGTON, August 31, 2023 ― The World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) today announced a groundbreaking four-year partnership to drive stronger results for people in Latin America and the Caribbean.

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Strengthening Collaboration to Maximize Development Impact

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Join World Bank President Ajay Banga and Interamerican Development Bank (IDB) President Ilan Goldfajn for an insightful discussion about strategic and collaborative approaches in a world faced with complex challenges. 

Strengthening Collaboration to Maximize Development Impact

Thursday, August 31
10:00-10:30 am EDT (local time)

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Hard-earned gains: Latin America and the Caribbean’s advances in fighting inflation and macro-instability

Most Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) economies today are barely recognizable whenblog_precios_de_gasolina_en_guatemala.jpg compared to their former selves just a generation ago. Although not all countries have managed to rein in economic volatility, most have graduated to delivering an almost “normal” macroeconomic performance. The importance of this achievement cannot be overstated. Not only is macro stability critical to citizen wellbeing, but it is an essential foundation for faster growth and poverty alleviation. Progress can be detected in at least three areas.

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Webinar recap: Fraud and Corruption in Multilateral projects: Perspectives, challenges and experiences

Hosted by: Private Sector Liaison Netwerk in Washington D.C. on Thursday May 27

The session was organized by the Private Sector Liaison Network in Washington D.C. to give the private sector the opportunity to get more insight in multilateral organizations compliance and integrity rules and regulations

Speakers:

  • Brian Whisler: Partner Baker McKenzie LLP
  • Pascal Dubois: Former Vice President Integrity,World Bank Group   
  • Juan Ronderos: Sanctions Officer for the Inter-American Development Bank Group

Webinar Recording Link : Password: Baker2021!