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Lisbon, Portugal
July 2014
Opportunities for private sector companies to do business in Latin America and the Caribbean through
the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)
WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO
IDB Financing in Latin America and the Caribbean
Leading regional development bank
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• The first and largest regional development bank
• Mission: reduce poverty and inequality in a
sustainable and climate-friendly way
• Largest source of long- term developmental
financing in Latin America and the Caribbean,
since 1959
• 48 member countries worldwide, 26 country
offices in the region
• Clients: Central governments, provinces,
municipalities, private firms and non-governmental
organizations.
• In 2013, IDB approved 168 new projects, $13.9 B
• AAA/Aaa ratings by Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s
What sectors do we work on?
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The active portfolio concentrates on infrastructure and environment sector programs
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Approvals by Sector, 2013 • In 2013 the highest share of approvals
were dedicated to building institutional capacity in the region
o including the local financial sectors and public institutions
• Between one third and 50% of the portfolio historically dedicated to infrastructure
• Increased focus on Climate Change, both Adaptation and Mitigation
o Special emphasis on Renewable Energy
The IDB Office in Europe
• The IDB Office in Europe represents the Bank before the 16 European member countries
• Channel to facilitate the collaboration with prospective partners in the operational areas of the IDB Group
• The Office in Europe seeks to build new alliances
– With different actors: governments, businesses, foundations, educational institutions, etc..
– In order to mobilize resources (financial, knowledge, etc..) that contribute to the sustainable development of the region
• Bridge between European companies, both SMEs and large corporations who want to work in LAC, and the IDB
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HOW DOES THE IDB ENGAGE WITH THE PRIVATE SECTOR?
IDB Financing in Latin America and the Caribbean
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Why we support the private sector
• A healthy private sector is essential for economic development and poverty reduction
• Generates 90% of our region’s employment
• Drives innovation and sustainability
• Provides knowledge transfer and capacity building
• Increases productivity
How does the IDB engage with the private sector?
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Non-financial support to enable firms to do business in LAC: ConnectAmericas
Developing partnerships
Financing private investments in LAC
Informing about procurement opportunities of IDB financed projects
A principal comunidade online de empresas da América Latina e do Caribe dedicada a promover o comércio e investimentos internacionais
http://www.connectamericas.com/pt