December 17, 2021 The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States (OAS) welcomes the contribution of 1 million euros announced by Spain to the Voluntary Fund for the Comprehensive…
Category: INTERNATIONAL AGENCIES
OAS and Meta Partner to Train Thousands of Latin American and Caribbean Creators in Augmented Reality
December 17, 2021 The Organization of American States (OAS), in alliance with Meta, will train more than 10,000 creators through free online courses in Augmented Reality (AR), a first step…
The IDB launches new Environmental and Social Policy Framework
December 17, 2021 The IDB has launched a new Environmental and Social Policy Framework (ESPF) as part of its commitment to help achieve sustainable development in Latin America and the Caribbean. The…
IDB launches call for proposals for urban challenges in Latin America and the Caribbean
December 17, 2021 THE DEADLINE FOR ACCEPTING PROPOSALS TO THE CHALLENGE “CITIES FOR ALL” IS FEBRUARY 6TH, 2022 CALL FOR PROPOSALS SEEKS CHALLENGES THAT CAN BE SOLVED THROUGH EXPERIMENTATION PROCESSES…
IDB Invest Supports Panama’s SMEs with Banco Aliado
December 17, 2021 IDB Invest has provided financing of up to $50 million to Banco Aliado S.A. The deal, with a term of up to 10 years, will support small…
El Salvador to Modernize Statistical System with IDB Support
December 17, 2021 El Salvador will modernize its statistical system and increase the use of statistical information in public and private decision-making with support from a $44 million loan approved by…
World Bank Director for the Caribbean pledges increased support for Haiti
December 14, 2021 The World Bank’s Caribbean Country Director Lilia Burunciuc recently concluded a five-day visit to Haiti. She was accompanied by Robert Taliercio, Regional Director of the Equitable Growth, Finance and…
Latin American and Caribbean cities can halve resource consumption while reducing poverty – new report
December 14, 2021 New UNEP report provides a guide to increase resource efficiency in cities through circularity, better connectivity, ecosystem restoration, among others. If no action is taken, by 2050…
Statement From President Of The Caribbean Development Bank Dr Gene Leon to mark International Anti-Corruption Day
December 10, 2021 Today is International Anti-Corruption Day, the global observance of which is led by the United Nations. The theme for 2021 is “Your right, your role: say no…
Statement from CARICOM on the anniversary of diplomatic relations with Cuba.
December 10, 2021 It is my distinct honour, in my capacity as Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), to address the People and Governments of CARICOM and Cuba on the…
OAS Ministers and High Authorities on Science and Technology Make New Commitments to Promote Connectivity, Access to Transformative Technologies and Youth Empowerment
December 10, 2021 The Sixth Meeting of Ministers and High Authorities on Science and Technology of the Organization of American States (OAS) concluded today with the adoption of the Declaration of…
OAS Launches Youth Academy on Transformative Technologies: A Gateway for Building Skills and Certification for the Jobs of the Future
December 10, 2021 The Organization of American States (OAS) today launched the OAS Youth Academy, an initiative designed to train, certify and expand job opportunities for 10,000 youth in transformative technologies…