Colombia to boost digital transformation of justice with $500M IDB support

June 11, 2021 The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a credit line of up to $500 million to support the digital transformation of Colombia’s justice system, promoting an integrated…

CARICOM Secretariat on the occasion of World Oceans Day, June 8th 2021

June 11, 2021 The Ocean: Life and Livelihoods  Recognition of World Oceans Day coming on the heels of World Biodiversity and Environment days is an exclamation point for small island…

Declaration of the Mission of the Permanent Council of the OAS in Haiti

June 11, 2021 In solidarity with the Haitian people, on March 17, 2021, the Permanent Council of the Organization of American States approved by consensus a resolution expressing its concern…

IDB supports $15M in private participation arrangements in Colombia’s infrastructure

June 11, 2021 The Inter-American Development Bank has approved a US$15 million reimbursable technical cooperation loan to help consolidate private participation arrangements in Colombia’s infrastructure, improve the context of financing…

Statement from the OAS Permanent Council Mission to Haiti

June 11, 2021 A Good Offices Mission of the Organization of American States (OAS) arrived in Port-au-Prince, Haiti on June 8, 2021 for a three-day visit. Composed of the Permanent…

OAS Permanent Council Mission Statement to Haiti

June 11, 2021 An Organization of American States (OAS) Good Offices Mission arrived in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on June 8, 2021 for a three-day visit . Composed of the permanent representatives…

International Community Mobilizes to Seek Solutions to Forced Displacement affecting Central America and Mexico

June 11, 2021 Cooperating countries, the European Union, multilateral organizations, international agencies, development banks, the private sector and civil society made new commitments of humanitarian and development support, with contributions…

Stay in the Loop with CARICOM

June 8, 2021 In this episode, Communications Officer at the CARICOM Secretariat, Mrs Tusankine English-Francis, presents a weekly news roundup of the latest from the Caribbean Community. Highlights: 0:01:14 ENERGY:…

Statement from the OAS General Secretariat on CICIES

June 8, 2021 The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States (OAS) deeply regrets the Press Release of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of El Salvador dated June 4,…

Renown Professor of Economics and Innovation, Mariana Mazzucato to deliver CDB’s 2021 William G. Demas Lecture

June 8, 2021 Eminent Professor of Economics and Innovation, Mariana Mazzucato will outline how Small Island Developing States (SIDS) can rethink their approach to innovation to build more resilient and…

OAS and Rotarians of Central America and the United States to Help Migrants and Young People

June 8, 2021 The Organization of American States (OAS) and Rotary Clubs of Central America and the United States today agreed to promote partnerships with the private sector to train…

Guatemala will contribute to mitigate climate change with efficient use of firewood with $13m from IDB

June 8, 2021 The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved US$12.98m in nonreimbursable financing to help Guatemala lessen greenhouse gas emissions in the energy sector through reductions in consumption and…