Inter-American Development Bank
4 hours ago
Learn the importance of #BigData to make effective policies in the Caribbean. Enroll now in our open online course:
https://bddy.me/3u7SRAy
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Inter-American Development Bank
3 days ago
"Dealing with shock is certainly nothing new for the Caribbean. A sound institutional framework, while by no means provides a full protective shield against these devastating shocks, [gives] a more formal structure to respond to them.” Diether Beuermann, IDB Economics Lead Specialist in the Caribbean Country Department, shares why economic institutions are key to building resilience in Caribbean countries. Listen to the conversation here:
https://bddy.me/3vl0ALU
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Inter-American Development Bank
4 days ago
Learn best practices and methodologies for safer road design for all by taking this open online course.
https://bddy.me/2PB9YvK
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Inter-American Development Bank
4 days ago
Only 1 out of 4 professionals working in Information and Communications Technology in our region is a woman.
In response to this profound gender gap in the region’s #technology industry, Laboratoria runs a 6-month bootcamp to prepare women to thrive in this industry.
Our new program #YoungWomenInTech aims to support Laboratoria’s graduates from #Colombia, #Peru, #Brazil, #Chile and #Mexico in their career advancement as #UXdesigners and #WebDevelopers.
Check out all the details here:
https://bddy.me/3gLw2Pl
Inter-American Development Bank
4 days ago
More than a year into the pandemic, #COVID19 is still raging in #LatinAmerica and the #Caribbean. We will work tirelessly to ensure the region gets the vaccines it needs to overcome this crisis.
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Inter-American Development Bank
5 days ago
We all want deeper, accessible and efficient financial systems in the #Caribbean because they represent access to credit. For this to take place, we need several key elements. Some are present, some are not, and some need to be elaborated a little bit more.” Moises Schwartz, our Institutions for Development Sector Manager, discusses reforms that can improve access to finance in Caribbean countries. Listen to the full conversation here:
https://bddy.me/3xvk4z6
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Inter-American Development Bank
6 days ago
Cyclists are a part of the traveling public and they need to be given specific sections of the road corridor in which they can operate their cycles in a safe manner.” Christopher Persaud, IDB Senior Transport Specialist for The Bahamas, Barbados and Belize, discusses how roads can be safer by including cyclists in their design. Listen to the full conversation here:
https://bddy.me/3gLeiUp
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Inter-American Development Bank
1 week ago
In the Caribbean, the car really is king. To promote safer and more accessible, equitable mobility, we really have to invest more in infrastructure that facilitates and encourages safe use of public transportation, walking, cycling and other forms of non-motorized transportation.” IDB Transport Focal point for Jamaica, Alana Fook, explains why road investments are only the beginning in making roads safer and what more the Caribbean policymakers can do. Listen to the full conversation here:
https://bddy.me/3eyvYzN
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Inter-American Development Bank
1 week ago
#TheMoleAgent reflects on the lives of older adults who require support. We celebrate that #aging hit the #Oscars red carpet, but we need countries to guarantee seniors the life quality they deserve.
https://bddy.me/2QTE9i0 #ElAgenteTopo
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Inter-American Development Bank
1 week ago
Our new Environmental and Social Policy Framework recognizes that improper management of security personnel in the context of development projects could pose social risks for communities. Do you want to know how to avoid or minimize such risks? Click here to learn more:
https://bddy.me/3dMGWm9
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