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15/09/2026

The world of work is changing rapidly. Workers are changing jobs more frequently, new forms of employment are expanding, and employers are finding it harder to recruit the talent they need. Public employment services have an important role to play in helping workers navigate these transitions and connecting people with jobs, training, and opportunities.

Learn more in The World of Public Employment Services 2026, a joint publication by the IDB, the OECD, and the World Association of Public Employment Services (WAPES).

Read it here: https://bit.ly/3SaveIL

15/09/2026

Today, we celebrate the Independence Day of the countries of , a date that honors the strength of their people and their cultural richness.

At the IDB Group, we recognize their history and look to the future with optimism, strengthening partnerships for and expanding opportunities for all.

Happy Independence Day to Central America!

15/09/2026

đź“Š Better data can help governments protect public resources and deliver better results for citizens.

In , institutional reforms and digital tools have strengthened the government's legal defense system, helping authorities better manage claims, assess fiscal risks, and reduce costs associated with adverse rulings.

With backing from the IDB, this project shows that data, technology, and stronger institutions can improve public-sector performance, while generating significant savings for taxpayers.

👉Read our blog post: https://bit.ly/4xIGnQy

🔎Explore more stories about our impact: https://bit.ly/4gjhpjl

Better management of public assets can improve services for citizens, optimize the use of public resources, and create n...
14/09/2026

Better management of public assets can improve services for citizens, optimize the use of public resources, and create new investment capacity for development.

But achieving this requires more than technical capabilities.

In our new publication, we analyze how actors, incentives, and institutional conditions can facilitate – or hinder – the necessary reforms.

👉 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4qqAOni

14/09/2026

The World Cup may be over, but the emotions, memories, and connections it created remain.

"GameChangers: The Field’s Pulse Meets the Gallery" invites you to revisit the game through art, personal stories, fan memories, and interactive experiences that explore what soccer leaves behind long after the final whistle.

đź“Ť IDB ArtLAC Gallery - 1300 New York Ave. NW, Washington, D.C.
đź—“ On view through November 13, 2026
🕓 Mon–Fri | 11 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. ET
🎟 Free admission

👉 Visit the exhibition: https://bit.ly/3KJ4Phv

📚 What really improves learning in schools? New buildings? More technology? ’s experience points to a simple answer: b...
13/09/2026

đź“š What really improves learning in schools? New buildings? More technology?

’s experience points to a simple answer: better teaching. With IDB support, the country placed classroom practices at the center of education reform, helping improve teaching quality and student learning nationwide.

The project led to better teaching practices, while participating primary and secondary school students achieved learning gains equivalent to roughly seven extra months of education.

👉To learn more, read the blog post: https://bit.ly/3SQAhP7

🔎Explore the 2026 IDB Group Impact Report for more of our results: https://bit.ly/4wYMGzl

🌿 Is it possible to increase agricultural production while conserving nature? The evidence says yes!🌱 In , the Atlantic...
12/09/2026

🌿 Is it possible to increase agricultural production while conserving nature? The evidence says yes!

🌱 In , the Atlantic Forest Connection Project demonstrated that payments for ecosystem services can generate benefits for biodiversity while strengthening rural production.

👉 How did it work? What lessons can we learn from this experience?

Take a look: https://bit.ly/4qRLueO

🤝 The IDB and 's Jeju Province have agreed to advance sustainable tourism and strengthen energy governance across and...
12/09/2026

🤝 The IDB and 's Jeju Province have agreed to advance sustainable tourism and strengthen energy governance across and the .

The partnership will explore smart tourism solutions, including AI and data analytics, while promoting secure energy systems.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3V77W7L

What happens when borders stop being barriers and become platforms for competitiveness and integration? Central America ...
11/09/2026

What happens when borders stop being barriers and become platforms for competitiveness and integration?

Central America is transforming its border crossings through institutional coordination, operational modernization, and digitalization – and these advances are reducing trade costs and delays, facilitating the movement of goods, and strengthening trade integration.

In our new blog post, explore Central America's experience and the five key elements for advancing more modern, efficient, and integrated border-management systems:

đź”— https://bit.ly/4hjuxqk

🏆 Meet the finalists of Superheroes of Development 2026! 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️ The World Cup in soccer has ended, but there's another...
11/09/2026

🏆 Meet the finalists of Superheroes of Development 2026! 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️

The World Cup in soccer has ended, but there's another international competition still underway that's also being played with strategy, discipline, and commitment: the Development World Cup!

On October 6, finalist teams will compete for a spot among the three winners of our competition recognizing projects that overcame challenges to create development impact in Latin America and the Caribbean:

: During the pandemic, the shift to online learning reached more teachers and narrowed gaps between boys and girls.
: Used adaptive management and innovation to strengthen value-chain resilience in the Amazon.
: Brought 4G connectivity to more than 1,200 rural towns for the first time.
: Expansion and improvement of ferry terminals at the Port of Paquera.
: Transformed the country's energy system through a large-scale liquefied natural gas power-generation project.
: Turned failure into a model for digital inclusion of vulnerable youth.

👉 You, too, can be part of the grand finale! Register to attend in person or online: https://bit.ly/4r4s0n8

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