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Politikas podkāstsJaunais IDB priekšnieks cer stiprināt sadarbību ar līdzīgām institūcijām starptautiskiJaunais Iekšējās drošības dienesta (IDB) priekšnieks Igors Jaunrodziņš iecerējis stiprināt iestādes sadarbību ar līdzīgām institūcijām starptautiskā līmenī. Viņa mērķis esot pilnveidot starptautisko sadarbību. Tāda jau esot, taču būtu nepieciešams to stiprināt, uzlabojot informācijas apriti.
Otrdien valdība apstiprināja Jaunrodziņu IDB vadītāja amatā. Līdz šim viņš bija iestādes priekšnieka pienākumu izpildītājs, un amatā viņu nolēma virzīt iekšlietu ministrs Rihards Kozlovskis.2025-06-1712 min
Crossroads: The Infrastructure PodcastIDB's Infrascope Discusses Advances in Latin American PPPsGastón Astesiano, head of Public-Private Partnerships One-Stop Shop in the Infrastructure and Energy Sector at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), and Maria Pilar Castrosin, Senior Associate at IDB, shed light on the latest edition of Infrascope, showcasing advancements in Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) for infrastructure development in Latin America and the Caribbean.2025-01-3121 min
Scaling Impact Capital PodcastScaling Impact Capital Podcast Episode #19: Unlocking Private Capital with Blended Finance featuring Matthieu Pegon from IDB Invest In this episode, I speak with Matthieu Pegon, Director of Blended Finance at IDB Invest, who shares insights on how blended finance can unlock private capital for sustainable development in emerging markets. Matthieu reflects on the role of development finance institutions (DFIs), the critical use of concessional capital, and the importance of risk perception and catalytic capital in mobilizing private investment. We also explore key learnings from IDB Invest’s experience in promoting gender equality and discuss the ongoing challenges of scaling concessional finance to achieve development outcomes. This episode is essential for anyone looking to understand how blended fi...2024-10-1631 min
Upstream WomenACKNOWLEDGEMENTS“Mujeres Aguas Arriba” (Women Upstream) is made possible through the collaboration of Latitud R, the governments of Latin America and the Caribbean, the Spanish cooperation via the Cooperation Fund for Water and Sanitation (FCAS), and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). These organizations work together to effectively ensure human rights regarding water and sanitation in the region, with a particular focus on the most disadvantaged rural populations. Other gender equality initiatives are also developed, and integrated water resource management is encouraged The team behind “Mujeres Aguas Arriba” (Women Upstream): General Coordinator: Anamaría Núñez Executive Producer: María Augusta Olmedo Gender Speci...2024-08-1603 min
Upstream WomenUmamamas: Mothers of Water in Bolivia“Mujeres Aguas Arriba” (Women Upstream) is made possible through the collaboration of Latitud R, the governments of Latin America and the Caribbean, the Spanish cooperation via the Cooperation Fund for Water and Sanitation (FCAS), and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). These organizations work together to effectively ensure human rights regarding water and sanitation in the region, with a particular focus on the most disadvantaged rural populations. Other gender equality initiatives are also developed, and integrated water resource management is encouraged The team behind “Mujeres Aguas Arriba” (Women Upstream): General Coordinator: Anamaría Núñez Executive Producer: María Augusta Olmedo Gender Speci...2024-08-1604 min
Upstream WomenAdriana Acuña: A pioneering entrepreneur who broke barriers in water boards in Costa Rica“Mujeres Aguas Arriba” (Women Upstream) is made possible through the collaboration of Latitud R, the governments of Latin America and the Caribbean, the Spanish cooperation via the Cooperation Fund for Water and Sanitation (FCAS), and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). These organizations work together to effectively ensure human rights regarding water and sanitation in the region, with a particular focus on the most disadvantaged rural populations. Other gender equality initiatives are also developed, and integrated water resource management is encouraged The team behind “Mujeres Aguas Arriba” (Women Upstream): General Coordinator: Anamaría Núñez Executive Producer: María Augusta Olmedo Gender Speci...2024-08-1505 min
Upstream WomenSonia Henríquez: Integrating development and indigenous worldview for a sustainable future in Panama“Mujeres Aguas Arriba” (Women Upstream) is made possible through the collaboration of Latitud R, the governments of Latin America and the Caribbean, the Spanish cooperation via the Cooperation Fund for Water and Sanitation (FCAS), and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). These organizations work together to effectively ensure human rights regarding water and sanitation in the region, with a particular focus on the most disadvantaged rural populations. Other gender equality initiatives are also developed, and integrated water resource management is encouraged The team behind “Mujeres Aguas Arriba” (Women Upstream): General Coordinator: Anamaría Núñez Executive Producer: María Augusta Olmedo Gender Speci...2024-08-1404 min
Upstream WomenNancy González: Transformed her destiny by becoming a heavy machinery operatorNancy González: Transformed her destiny by becoming a heavy machinery operator in a solid waste plant in Argentina. “Mujeres Aguas Arriba” (Women Upstream) is made possible through the collaboration of Latitud R, the governments of Latin America and the Caribbean, the Spanish cooperation via the Cooperation Fund for Water and Sanitation (FCAS), and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). These organizations work together to effectively ensure human rights regarding water and sanitation in the region, with a particular focus on the most disadvantaged rural populations. Other gender equality initiatives are also developed, and integrated water resource management is encouraged The team...2024-08-1404 min
Upstream WomenSara López: The engineer fighting for a community-based water and sanitation model in Paraguay“Mujeres Aguas Arriba” (Women Upstream) is made possible through the collaboration of Latitud R, the governments of Latin America and the Caribbean, the Spanish cooperation via the Cooperation Fund for Water and Sanitation (FCAS), and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). These organizations work together to effectively ensure human rights regarding water and sanitation in the region, with a particular focus on the most disadvantaged rural populations. Other gender equality initiatives are also developed, and integrated water resource management is encouraged The team behind “Mujeres Aguas Arriba” (Women Upstream): General Coordinator: Anamaría Núñez Executive Producer: María Augusta Olmedo Gender Speci...2024-08-1405 min
Upstream WomenGraciela Castillo: The volunteer who informs and educates about water projects in Honduras.“Mujeres Aguas Arriba” (Women Upstream) is made possible through the collaboration of Latitud R, the governments of Latin America and the Caribbean, the Spanish cooperation via the Cooperation Fund for Water and Sanitation (FCAS), and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). These organizations work together to effectively ensure human rights regarding water and sanitation in the region, with a particular focus on the most disadvantaged rural populations. Other gender equality initiatives are also developed, and integrated water resource management is encouraged The team behind “Mujeres Aguas Arriba” (Women Upstream): General Coordinator: Anamaría Núñez Executive Producer: María Augusta Olmedo Gender Speci...2024-08-1406 min
Upstream WomenCristina Arango: Fighting for the inclusion of more women in water and sanitation in Colombia.“Mujeres Aguas Arriba” (Women Upstream) is made possible through the collaboration of Latitud R, the governments of Latin America and the Caribbean, the Spanish cooperation via the Cooperation Fund for Water and Sanitation (FCAS), and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). These organizations work together to effectively ensure human rights regarding water and sanitation in the region, with a particular focus on the most disadvantaged rural populations. Other gender equality initiatives are also developed, and integrated water resource management is encouraged The team behind “Mujeres Aguas Arriba” (Women Upstream): General Coordinator: Anamaría Núñez Executive Producer: María Augusta Olmedo Gender Speci...2024-08-1404 min
Upstream WomenLaura Guanoluisa: The advocate for waste workers in Ecuador.“Mujeres Aguas Arriba” (Women Upstream) is made possible through the collaboration of Latitud R, the governments of Latin America and the Caribbean, the Spanish cooperation via the Cooperation Fund for Water and Sanitation (FCAS), and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). These organizations work together to effectively ensure human rights regarding water and sanitation in the region, with a particular focus on the most disadvantaged rural populations. Other gender equality initiatives are also developed, and integrated water resource management is encouraged The team behind “Mujeres Aguas Arriba” (Women Upstream): General Coordinator: Anamaría Núñez Executive Producer: María Augusta Olmedo Gender Speci...2024-08-1306 min
Upstream WomenIntroduction and License“Mujeres Aguas Arriba” (Women Upstream) is made possible through the collaboration of Latitud R, the governments of Latin America and the Caribbean, the Spanish cooperation via the Cooperation Fund for Water and Sanitation (FCAS), and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). These organizations work together to effectively ensure human rights regarding water and sanitation in the region, with a particular focus on the most disadvantaged rural populations. Other gender equality initiatives are also developed, and integrated water resource management is encouraged The team behind “Mujeres Aguas Arriba” (Women Upstream): General Coordinator: Anamaría Núñez Executive Producer: María Augusta Olmedo Gender Speci...2024-08-1301 min
RadioBIDEl impacto de la leña en GuatemalaMientras cada vez estamos más preocupados por el cambio climático, millones de personas en nuestra región todavía continúan cocinando a diario…con leña. ¿Qué podemos hacer para reducir el consumo? ¿Qué otros riesgos traen estas prácticas para nuestra gente? En nuestro episodio de hoy nos visita Ayme Sosa, especialista de Medio Ambiente y Cambio Climático del BID. Aquí, ella nos cuenta lo que estamos haciendo desde el BID para mejorar la situación en Guatemala. Un proyecto sorprendente que aporta ideas muy innovadoras que podrían replicarse en otros países con desafíos similares...2024-08-0225 min
RadioBIDLa diversidad, ¿SE MIDE?Si decimos que un 64,2% de la población con discapacidad en México tienen un empleo, o que casi 4 de cada 10 personas LGBTQ+ en América Latina han sufrido discriminación en el trabajo estamos usando uno de los elementos más importantes para diseñar políticas públicas que contribuyen al desarrollo sostenible de nuestra región, ¿sabes de qué se trata? De los datos.En nuestro episodio de hoy, especialistas de diferentes países comparten experiencias locales para entender mejor por qué es importante contar con datos sobre poblaciones diversas. ¿Cómo podemos diseñar políticas públic...2024-06-0526 min
RadioBIDAQUARATINGAquaRating es un aliado estratégico para la transformación empresarial mediante una asesoría integral que el Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo (BID) ofrece a empresas del sector de Agua y Saneamiento. Durante la última década, ha transformado las vidas de más de 120 millones de habitantes en todo el mundo. Actualmente, 108 empresas distribuidas en 28 países han depositado su confianza en esta iniciativa revolucionaria, que incorpora todos los principios de la innovación en su universo de herramientas, métodos y soluciones.Conoce más en: https://aquarating.org/; https://blogs.iadb.org/agua/es/aquarating-3-claves-pa...2024-02-0821 min
Labor Markets: The Future of WorkHow does the gender gap reflect in pensions? By Laura Ripani and Waldo Tapia from the IDBLaura Ripani, head of the IDB's Labor Markets Division, and Waldo Tapia, IDB's lead specialist, explain how gender inequalities in labor markets are also reflected in women's pensions. Everything about the future of pensions in Latin America and the Caribbean in the new edition of our series on the future of work👉 https://publications.iadb.org/es/el-futuro-del-trabajo-en-america-latina-y-el-caribe-como-avanzar-hacia-pensiones-sostenibles-para #IDB #Pensions #FutureOfWork #FutureOfPensions #SocialSecurity #LongerLivingSocieties #AgingAt the Inter-American Development Bank we work to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. http://www.iadb.org2023-12-2002 minLabor Markets: The Future of WorkWhat is the potential of the #SilverEconomy? By IDB experts Daniel Gamboa and Waldo TapiaDaniel Gamboa and Waldo Tapia, authors of the new edition of the series The Future of Work in Latin America and the Caribbean, discuss the opportunities that come with aging societies, such as the silver economy. Everything about the future of pensions in Latin America and the Caribbean in the new edition of our series on the future of work👉https://publications.iadb.org/es/el-futuro-del-trabajo-en-america-latina-y-el-caribe-como-avanzar-hacia-pensiones-sostenibles-para #IDB #Pensions #FutureOfWork #FutureOfPensions #SocialSecurity #LongerLivingSocieties #Aging At the Inter-American Development Bank we work to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. http://www.iadb.org2023-12-2001 minLabor Markets: The Future of WorkHow can a good pension system reduce informal labor? By IDB expert Ekaterina CuéllarEkaterina Cuéllar, pensions expert from the Inter-American Development Bank, explains how a good pension system can enhance the quality of labor markets and vice versa. Everything about the future of pensions in Latin America and the Caribbean in the new edition of our series on the future of work👉 https://publications.iadb.org/es/el-futuro-del-trabajo-en-america-latina-y-el-caribe-como-avanzar-hacia-pensiones-sostenibles-para IDB #Pensions #FutureOfWork #FutureOfPensions #SocialSecurity #LongerLivingSocieties #AgingAt the Inter-American Development Bank we work to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. http://www.iadb.org2023-12-2001 minLabor Markets: The Future of WorkFlexibility: A benefit for women? By David Kaplan and Claudia Piras, IDB specialistsDavid Kaplan and Claudia Piras, IDB specialists, discuss the risks of considering labor flexibility as a prerogative only for women workers. Everything about labor flexibility in Latin America and the Caribbean in the new edition of our series on the future of work👉 https://publications.iadb.org/es/el-futuro-del-trabajo-en-america-latina-y-el-caribe-la-flexibilidad-llego-para-quedarse #BID #IDB #FutureOfWork #WorkFlexibility #Telework #RemoteWork At the Inter-American Development Bank we work to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. http://www.iadb.org2023-12-2002 minLabor Markets: The Future of WorkCan flexibility in the informal sector be regulated? By Verónica Alaimo, specialist at the IDBVerónica Alaimo, specialist from the IDB's Labor Markets Division, explains how regulating labor flexibility can contribute to expanding formal employment. Everything about labor flexibility in Latin America and the Caribbean in the new edition of our series on the future of work👉 https://publications.iadb.org/es/el-futuro-del-trabajo-en-america-latina-y-el-caribe-la-flexibilidad-llego-para-quedarse #BID #IDB #FutureOfWork #WorkFlexibility #Telework #RemoteWorkAt the Inter-American Development Bank we work to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. http://www.iadb.org2023-12-2001 min
Banco Interamericano de DesarrolloHow does the gender gap reflect in pensions? By Laura Ripani and Waldo Tapia from the IDBLaura Ripani, head of the IDB's Labor Markets Division, and Waldo Tapia, IDB's lead specialist, explain how gender inequalities in labor markets are also reflected in women's pensions. Everything about the future of pensions in Latin America and the Caribbean in the new edition of our series on the future of work👉 https://publications.iadb.org/es/el-futuro-del-trabajo-en-america-latina-y-el-caribe-como-avanzar-hacia-pensiones-sostenibles-para #IDB #Pensions #FutureOfWork #FutureOfPensions #SocialSecurity #LongerLivingSocieties #Aging At the Inter-American Development Bank we work to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. http://www.iadb.org2023-12-2002 min
Banco Interamericano de DesarrolloCan flexibility in the informal sector be regulated? By Verónica Alaimo, specialist at the IDBVerónica Alaimo, specialist from the IDB's Labor Markets Division, explains how regulating labor flexibility can contribute to expanding formal employment. Everything about labor flexibility in Latin America and the Caribbean in the new edition of our series on the future of work👉 https://publications.iadb.org/es/el-futuro-del-trabajo-en-america-latina-y-el-caribe-la-flexibilidad-llego-para-quedarse#BID #IDB #FutureOfWork #WorkFlexibility #Telework #RemoteWork At the Inter-American Development Bank we work to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. http://www.iadb.org2023-12-1901 minBanco Interamericano de DesarrolloFlexibility: A benefit for women? By David Kaplan and Claudia Piras, IDB specialistsDavid Kaplan and Claudia Piras, IDB specialists, discuss the risks of considering labor flexibility as a prerogative only for women workers. Everything about labor flexibility in Latin America and the Caribbean in the new edition of our series on the future of work👉 https://publications.iadb.org/es/el-futuro-del-trabajo-en-america-latina-y-el-caribe-la-flexibilidad-llego-para-quedarse#BID #IDB #FutureOfWork #WorkFlexibility #Telework #RemoteWork At the Inter-American Development Bank we work to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. http://www.iadb.org2023-12-1902 min
Women Who Earn PodcastInterview with Rachel Robboy, Chief Risk Officer of IDB InvestTranscript:Kiran: Hi, my name is Kiran Bishop. I'm 17 years old, and I became interested in finance freshman year of high school. As I became part of financial clubs, I realized that a great deal of the time, I was one of, if not the only, girl in the room. This feeling of being disconnected to everyone around me while simultaneously being in a room full of people is what inspired me to create this podcast, Woman Who Earn.I created this podcast to help young girls like me gain knowledge and wisdom from industry...2023-11-0924 min
The LatAm Venture Capital PodcastEp 8 The LatAm Venture Capital Podcast: Magdalena Coronel - Chief Investment Officer @ IDB LabIn this episode I talked with Magdalena Corononel. Magdalena brings more than 15 years of angel investing, venture capital and investment banking experience both in the United States and Latin America. Magdalena started her career as a Venture Capital Analyst with Prosperitas Capital Partners, a fund manager investing in early-stage tech companies located in Uruguay. Subsequently, she became VentureStart Program Manager at the Regional Technology Alliance in Sacramento, California to later transition to Director with the Institute of the Americas, where she was responsible for the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program. Since 2018 she was a member of Houlihan Lokey, advising clients in...2023-08-1026 min
The LatAm Venture Capital PodcastEp 8 The LatAm Venture Capital Podcast: Magdalena Coronel - Chief Investment Officer @ IDB LabIn this episode I talked with Magdalena Corononel. Magdalena brings more than 15 years of angel investing, venture capital and investment banking experience both in the United States and Latin America. Magdalena started her career as a Venture Capital Analyst with Prosperitas Capital Partners, a fund manager investing in early-stage tech companies located in Uruguay. Subsequently, she became VentureStart Program Manager at the Regional Technology Alliance in Sacramento, California to later transition to Director with the Institute of the Americas, where she was responsible for the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program. Since 2018 she was a member of Houlihan Lokey, advising clients in...2023-08-1026 min
RadioBIDGUATEMALA, el impacto de la diversidad cultural en el desarrolloGuatemala es un país culturalmente diverso como muy pocos. Comunidades originarias con más de 20 idiomas y una sabiduría ancestral maya que aparenta ser compleja de abordar a la hora de generar mejores oportunidades de desarrollo.En nuestro episodio de hoy, nuestros invitados nos traen respuestas sorprendentes para reflexionar a fondo sobre lo que nos ofrece este patrimonio. ¿Qué nos hace falta comprender para transformar esta riqueza cultural de los pueblos indígenas en una mejor calidad de vida para todos los guatemaltecos?#BID #GUATEMALA #IDB #Banco #Diversidad #cultural #cultura #creatividad #IndustriasCreativas #Maya #guatemalteco #Guate #desarrollo #indíge...2023-08-0235 min
RadioBIDHablemos de HIGIENE MENSTRUALHablemos del poder transformador que el acceso a recursos básicos tiene en la vida de millones de personas. Sintoniza Radio BID y descubre cómo proyectos de agua y saneamiento brindan equidad y libertad a quienes menstrúan. Descubrirás cómo el acceso a servicios básicos permite vivir la vida que deseamos. Visita también nuestro blog: https://blogs.iadb.org/agua/es/sanitarios-un-recurso-para-la-equidad-de-genero/#BID #IDB #Banco #AECID #Haiti #Ecuador #España #Menstrual #Higiene #agua #saneamiento #Niñas #Mujeres #hombres #menstruando #juventud #MyIDBvisit #desarrollo #financiamiento #comunicar #AguasArribaDesde el Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo trabajamo...2023-05-2514 min
Shipping Podcast - this is where we talk about the coolest industry on the planet and help raise the maritime industry's profile.196 Agustina Calatayud, Lead Transportation Specialist in the Transportation Division of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)We need the forerunners In episode 196, you meet Agustina Calatayud, Lead Transportation Specialist in the Inter-American Development Bank Transportation Division (IDB). IDB is working to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Through financial and technical support for countries working to reduce poverty and inequality, we help improve health and education and advance infrastructure. Listen to Agustinatalking about how she is promoting the maritime leg of the supply chain and how important shipping is in the Caribbean. The IDB works with governments, companies, academia, foundations, and others to forge and maintain partnerships to f...2022-09-0942 min
Female VC LabE053: Irene Arias Hofman: IDB LABIrene Arias Hofman, a Spanish national, was appointed CEO of IDB Lab, the IDB Group innovation laboratory, in January 2018. Irene leads a purpose-driven multidisciplinary team that fosters innovation for inclusion in Latin America and the Caribbean. Under her direction, the lab uses tools of financing, knowledge, and connections to co-create projects and support entrepreneurship. IDB Lab looks for market-driven solutions able to transform the lives of populations that are vulnerable due to economic, social or environmental factors.2022-05-2606 min
RadioBIDTips for an efficient ResumeIn this podcast we explore and share some tips to guide you through the selection process at the IDB.2022-05-2515 min
Understanding Climate FinanceIDB Natural Capital Labs Greg Watson shares the critical role NC plays in climate change and developmentWhy is Natural Capital investing so important? IDB’s Natural Capital Lab lead Greg Watson shares the priorities of the IDB around investing into nature based solutions and the financial instruments they support to make NBS investing a reality.2022-04-1842 minUnderstanding Climate FinanceIDB Lab’s Anita Fiori shares how they invest in start ups in Latin America and CaribbeanIDB Lab’s is a unique entity within the DFI community because of the early stage investments they can make. Anita Fiori leads IDB Lab’s venture capital and direct loans operations and shares how they are making catalytic investments in the region. 2022-03-1637 min
RadioBIDWould you like to do an internship at the IDB Group?In this IDB Radio's podcast you will receive tips to improve your application chances. If you are interested in internships at the IDB Group here is all you need to know.2021-09-1407 min
Social ConfoesSocial Confoes 024 - Representing Suriname at the IDB, Travel and Opportunities w/ Jade TjonIn this episode of #SocialConfoes, we have a chat with Jade Tjon. She is the representative for Suriname on the Executive Board of the Inter-American Development Bank Group and serves as the focal point between the Government of Suriname and the Bank, and is dedicated to bringing attention to the needs and opportunities of small and island states. We talked a little about Suriname, about her role as IDB representative, about her traveling experiences and how to leverage opportunities. At the end she also shared for the first time her brand that she is launching in July 2021 called Foreign...2021-06-261h 03
Social ConfoesSocial Confoes 024 - Representing Suriname at the IDB, Travel and Opportunities w/ Jade TjonIn this episode of #SocialConfoes, we have a chat with Jade Tjon. She is the representative for Suriname on the Executive Board of the Inter-American Development Bank Group and serves as the focal point between the Government of Suriname and the Bank, and is dedicated to bringing attention to the needs and opportunities of small and island states. We talked a little about Suriname, about her role as IDB representative, about her traveling experiences and how to leverage opportunities. At the end she also shared for the first time her brand that she is launching in July 2021 called Foreign...2021-06-261h 03
Improving Lives in the CaribbeanCorrections Reform in the COVID-19 Era and BeyondShould corrections reform continue during the pandemic and how? From The Bahamas, hear how they are strengthening corrections reform amid the circumstances, which includes training of inmates in various skill areas, training of corrections officers, and addressing other key issues under the Citizen Security and Justice Program (CSJP).Inderia Saunders, IDB Communications Consultant The Bahamas, speaks to Dr. Valerie Knowles, the CSJP Rehabilitation and Reintegration coordinator, Alexander Darville, dean of Construction Trades and Workforce at the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) and Natalie Bethel, IDB Operations Analyst in The Bahamas. If you have questions or...2021-05-1733 min
RadioBIDIDB radio: Tips to work with the IDB GroupIn this podcast produced by IDB radio, we will talk about what it's like to work at the IDB, what is needed to apply and what the application process is like.2021-05-1309 min
Labor Markets: The Future of WorkThe impact of automation on the global value chain#Futureofwork, #Labor, #Markets, #SectorLaura Ripani, Principal Specialist in the Labor Markets division of the IDB, talks with Christian Volpe, Principal Economist in the Integration and Trade sector of the IDB about the implications of the growing infiltration of robots in developed countries. Visit our website to learn more about this topic: iadb.org/futureofwork2021-05-0510 min
Improving Lives in the CaribbeanRoad Safety in the CaribbeanIn Latin America and the Caribbean, road traffic injuries are the second-leading cause of death among young adults (15-29 years old) and almost half of the fatalities are among vulnerable road users – Motorcyclists (23%), pedestrians (22%) and cyclists.Joining Golda Lee Bruce, our podcast host and Development Storyteller for the IDB Caribbean Department, to talk about the importance of road safety and what more can be done in the Caribbean to reduce crashes and the associated social and economic costs, are Alana Fook, Transport Focal Point - IDB Country Office in Jamaica, and Christopher Persaud, Senior Transport Specialist - IDB Co...2021-03-3114 minUnderstanding Climate FinanceBlended Finance and IDB InvestBlended Finance plays a critical role in Climate Finance and making strong and impactful climate projects investible. That is why part of Canada’s $2.65 billion Paris Commitment goes toward blended finance funds at multi lateral development banks, such as the Inter American Development Bank. Pilar Carvajo, Investment Officer in the Blended Finance team at IDB Invest, discusses blended finance, how it is used at IDB Invest and how the institution is active in climate finance. 2021-02-2522 min
Americas 360The IDB and Economic Recovery in the Americas: A Conversation with Mauricio Claver-CaroneThe Inter-American Development Bank mounted a momentous effort in 2020 to help Latin America respond to the public health and economic impacts of the pandemic. As the region battles a second wave of the virus that is clouding its recovery prospects for 2021, Mauricio Claver-Carone, the IDB’s new president, joins our experts to discuss the IDB strategy for addressing these historic challenges.2021-02-0229 min
Plaza CentralThe IDB and Economic Recovery in the Americas: A Conversation with Mauricio Claver-CaroneThe Inter-American Development Bank mounted a momentous effort in 2020 to help Latin America respond to the public health and economic impacts of the pandemic. As the region battles a second wave of the virus that is clouding its recovery prospects for 2021, Mauricio Claver-Carone, the IDB’s new president, joins our experts to discuss the IDB strategy for addressing these historic challenges.2021-02-0129 min
Improving Lives in the CaribbeanSmall Business Survival: The Business of Surviving the PandemicSmall businesses are said to be the lifeblood of an economy, but they struggle even during the best of times – listen in on how the pandemic is affecting micro, small and medium sized enterprises in The Bahamas as the country struggles with curfews, lockdowns and fluctuating COVID-19 infection rates.Together, with Nicholas Higgs from the IDB-funded Access Accelerator, Small Business Development Center, small business owner Santina McKinney (Media Box Bahamas) and Maria Eugenia Roca – the Chief of Operations for Country Office Bahamas, we explore the context and the steps being taken to mitigate MSME challenges.Inderia Saun...2021-01-2135 min
Wharton FinTech PodcastDriving Innovation for Inclusion – Irene Arias Hofman, CEO of IDB LabMiguel Armaza sits down with Irene Arias Hofman, CEO of IDB Lab, the innovation laboratory of the Inter-American Development Bank Group, the leading source of development finance for Latin America and the Caribbean. The purpose of IDB Lab is to drive innovation for inclusion by supporting early-stage entrepreneurial solutions capable of transforming the lives of vulnerable populations.
Previously, Irene worked for 20 years at the IFC, the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, where she managed the Financial Institutions Group and also the LAC region with its 16-billion- dollar portfolio. Her focus has been on innovation and technology, venture...2020-10-1928 min
Labor Markets: The Future of WorkTelework Before and After COVID-19Catalina Rodríguez Tapia, Consultant in the Labor Markets Division of the IDB, analyzes the potential expansion of telework based on the opinions of Fernando Saltiel, Professor at McGill University, Silvina Moschini, Founder and CEO of SheWorks!, and Veronica Alaimo, Senior Specialist in the Labor Markets Division of the IDB. To learn more about this topic, download our series “The Future of Work in Latin America and the Caribbean”: www.iadb.org/futureofwork.2020-10-1306 min
Labor Markets: The Future of WorkCan We Rethink Social Security Systems for a Post-COVID-19 World?Oliver Azuara, Senior Specialist in the Labor Markets Division of the IDB, reflects on the challenges facing social security systems in Latin America and the Caribbean. This analysis includes opinions from experts Santiago Levy, David Tuesta, Mauricio Cárdenas, and Claudia Cooper. To learn more about this topic, download our series “The Future of Work in Latin America and the Caribbean”: www.iadb.org/futureofwork2020-10-1305 min
Labor Markets: The Future of WorkCoronavirus and On-demand Digital Labor PlatformsMaría Teresa Silva-Porto, former Consultant in the Labor Markets Division of the IDB, analyzes the challenges and opportunities related to on-demand digital labor platforms. Illin Carrillo, Delivery Person with Glovo, Elizabeth Mishkin, Senior Economist at Uber, and Guillermo Bracciaforte, Co-founder of Workana, complement the analysis. To learn more about this topic, download our series “The Future of Work in Latin America and the Caribbean”: www.iadb.org/futureofwork2020-10-1307 min
Labor Markets: The Future of WorkOnline Training: The New Way to Learn?Anne Hand and Graciana Rucci, from the Labor Markets Division of the IDB, discuss the growth in online training platforms due to the coronavirus. This analysis includes contributions from Mateo Samper, Head of Public Sector Partnerships for Ibero-America for the virtual education platform Coursera. To learn more about this topic, download our series “The Future of Work in Latin America and the Caribbean”: www.iadb.org/futureofwork2020-10-1307 min
Improving Lives in the CaribbeanLearning from Jamaica PEU Challenge WinnersIn 2019, our country office in Jamaica launched the Project Executing Units' Challenge to promote sharing and learning from each other as well as improve execution results. The Challenge had 4 main goals:1.encourage excellence in project management; 2.serve as a platform for knowledge exchange;3.identify best practices; 4.recognize the commitment to development results.In this podcast, our host Golda Lee Bruce, Development Storyteller at the IDB, has a conversation with this year's winning team, the Project Sector Transformation Program, represented by Maria Thompson Walters and Richard Panton. Additionally, Adriana La Valley, IDB Chief...2020-09-2119 min
MY PARENTS ARE NOW MY KIDSEpisode 25: COVID-19 and The BrainSadly the coronavirus pandemic is still here. Dr. Monica discusses how covid 19 affects the brain...can the virus lead to dementia and stresses preventive measures to take.2020-08-3117 min
Improving Lives in the CaribbeanTourism in the Caribbean: Stories from the field during COVID-19 (Part III)The COVID-19 pandemic has been a catalyst for the Caribbean region to rethink tourism. In this third podcast in the series, IDB Group Country Representative for Barbados, Juan Carlos De La Hoz Viñas, speaks with Graham Watkins, Chief of the IDB’s Climate Change and Sustainability Division, as well as two key stakeholders in Barbados’ ecotourism sector: Ian McNeel, social entrepreneur and founder of Walker’s Reserve; and Mahmood Patel, hotelier and owner of Coco Hill Forest, an agro-tourism and agroforestry project.Listen as they explore:
• What can be done to re-ignite economic growth in the tourism-dep...2020-08-3139 min
Improving Lives in the CaribbeanCan the Blue Economy Spark a Sustainable and Inclusive Recovery in the Caribbean?This episode of Improving Lives in the Caribbean is a recording a webinar that took place on August 12, 2020.The Blue Economy has the potential to be a key driver of a sustainable and inclusive recovery in the Caribbean given the vast coastal and marine space in the region. As countries develop emergency response plans to recover from COVID-19, a core element of these plans should be the development and expansion of sustainable ocean opportunities. Moderator: Graham Watkins, Division Chief, Climate Change Division, IDB Panelists: -Cletus Springer, Director of the Department of Sustainable...2020-08-271h 13MY PARENTS ARE NOW MY KIDSEpisode 24: Cognitive TestingAre you forgeting things or is your behavior unusual? Check with your doctor to see if you need a cognitive test. Dr. Monica explains what that entails.2020-08-1917 min
Improving Lives in the CaribbeanFrom Structures to Services: How to Achieve Sustainable Infrastructure in the CaribbeanTo close its infrastructure gap, the Latin American and Caribbean region needs more than investment in new structures. It needs to become more efficient at investing in infrastructure and regulating a new range of services that have the potential to disrupt the energy, transport and water sectors. These are some of the key points of the new IDB report - From Structures to Services: the Path to Better Infrastructure in Latin America and the Caribbean (https://flagships.iadb.org/en/DIA2020/from-structures-to-services.Infrastructure is way more than light, water, roads and other concrete structures. Investment, planning, transparency, efficiency...2020-08-0519 min
Boardroom Governance with Evan EpsteinMarta Viegas: Focusing on Corporate Governance in Latin America and the Caribbean with IDB Invest.Start of interview. [1:40]Marta's "origin story" from Brazil to Washington DC [2:21]Her involvement with corporate governance education in Brazil with IBGC [6:31]The impact of Lava Jato (operation car wash) in Brazilian corporate governance (2014) [8:33]Her role coordinating the "comply or explain" Brazilian Corporate Governance Code [11:07]What made her transition from Tozzini Freire to IDB Invest in 2017? [16:31]What is IDB Invest? [19:13]Description of the Corporate Governance Development Framework adopted by 34 development finance institutions (DFIs) that manage ~$850B [23:13]IDB Invest's corporate governance framework: "The art is always trying to separate the essential from the desirable, the must-have from the nice-to-have." [25:45]How to coordinate...2020-08-031h 01MY PARENTS ARE NOW MY KIDSEpisode 23: Hospital to HomeWhen you are discharged from the hospital there are sevices and equipment to help with your transition to home. Denise talks with Dr. Monica about the importance of the social worker in helping you navigate your benefits.2020-07-2117 min
Improving Lives in the CaribbeanTourism in the Caribbean: Stories from the field during COVID-19 (Part II)It is no secret that Caribbean Tourism has been severely impacted by the COVID-19 health crisis. Further, the decline in tourism activity has negatively impacted the region’s growth prospects and led to unprecedented spikes in unemployment. Economists in IDB’s Caribbean department have described the COVID-19 shock to tourism as an “unprecedented extreme outlier event,” and it’s believed that government interventions to support the sector and their citizens must be equally unparalleled.In this second podcast in the series "Tourism in the Caribbean: Stories from the field during COVID-19," IDB Group Country Representative for Barbados, Juan Carlos De...2020-07-1545 minMY PARENTS ARE NOW MY KIDSEpisode 22: Is Dementia Hereditary?If your parent has dementia are you more likely to have it? Dr. Monica and Denise discuss this and tell their own personal story.2020-07-0417 min
Improving Lives in the CaribbeanTourism in the Caribbean: Stories from the field during COVID-19 (Part I)Countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, given the region’s dependence on tourism and travel, are highly exposed to the economic shock caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The tourism sector’s contribution to GDP will be severely impacted by the restrictions implemented to mitigate the spread of the virus. We'll explore what initiatives are in place to support tourism organizations, governments and related actors in the industry to prepare the workforce for the sector’s accelerated digital transformation, and review how countries are incorporating eco-friendly measures to preserve natural resources and biodiversity. Could this crisis be the cataly...2020-07-0228 min
Improving Lives in the CaribbeanThe Caribbean and Coronavirus: Family ViolenceResearch has shown that violence against women and children (VAWC) - particularly intimate partner violence (IPV) and severe punishment of children - tend to increase during times of stress and restriction of movements, such as during epidemics. In this podcast, experts from the region discuss why periods of high stress can cause violence to increase and what can be done at the individual and policy level to address the problem. In our Webinar on April 29, 2020, Laurence Telson (Operations Senior Specialist, Gender and Diversity Division, IDB), Dr. Peter Weller (Clinical Psychologist) and Professor Opal Palmer Adisa discuss, while Golda Lee Bruce...2020-06-251h 01
Improving Lives in the CaribbeanFuture of Festivals: Can we reinvent the way we celebrate?The coronavirus pandemic has caused several 2020 Caribbean festivals carnivals to be canceled or postponed. Festival stakeholders are being forced to rethink their offerings to maintain their appeal and remain profitable. Listen to our conversation with Caribbean cultural and entertainment leaders on the future of festivals in the region (this was originally recorded during a webinar on June 9, 2020). Kamal Bankay (Chairman - Jamaica Sports and Entertainment Network), Valmiki Maharaj (Band Leader - The Lost Tribe, Tribe Carnival Group), Carol Roberts-Reifer (CEO – Barbados National Cultural Foundation) and Vashtie Dookiesingh (Senior Specialist – IDB Lab) answer the question how can Caribbean celebrations adap...2020-06-161h 01MY PARENTS ARE NOW MY KIDSEpisode 21: Clinical TrialsClinical trials are extremely important in helping to search for cures for all types of diseases, especially Dementia. Dr. Parker and Denise discuss what happens in clinical trials and reveal some success stories.2020-06-1520 minMY PARENTS ARE NOW MY KIDSEpisode 20: What is Vascular Dementia?Dr. Monica Parker and Denise give listeners a thorough discussion and description of vascular dementia. Causes, symptoms and preventions are explored.2020-05-3019 minMY PARENTS ARE NOW MY KIDSEpisode 19: Delirium and DementiaDuring this coronavirus pandemic, those with dementia may be more confined than usual which could lead to more dilemmas and difficulties. What are the signs, causes and remedies when your loved one may have delirium.2020-05-1619 min
Improving Lives in the CaribbeanCoronavirus and the Caribbean: Options for BusinessesWe were joined in a webinar on April 20, 2020 by Allison Peart, Managing Director of A. Peart Advisory Services Ltd of Jamaica, Zulfikar Ally, President of The American Chamber of Commerce in Guyana and Vincent Vandepool-Wallace, Founder of The BedfordBaker Group. Our panelists held a wide-ranging discussion on the impact of the economic slowdown on businesses, options for adaptation and diversification as well as retaining staff. Options included the exploration of COVID-free corridors for Caribbean tourists to spark a revival of the region’s tourism sector. This podcast is moderated by Golda Lee Bruce, Development Storyteller and Caribbean Communications Co...2020-05-0157 minMY PARENTS ARE NOW MY KIDSEpisode 18: Caregiving during the Coronavirus PandemicDr. Monica and Denise give tips on caring for someone in the age of the Coronavirus Pandemic.2020-04-3018 min