Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)
Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is a international organization that is part of the pulse of the water sector. Here we bring together everything it publishes on Smart Water Magazine: its news, its blogs and the events it takes part in.
IDB approves $130 million loan to improve river access for communities in the Peruvian Amazon
The Board of Executive Directors of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a $130 million loan to improve river access for riverside communities in the Peruvian Amazon. The operation will strengthen the quality of river transport and access to basic services through improvements in resilient infrastructure and associated services at embarkation points. It will […]
IDB approves $900 million credit line to expand water and sanitation services in Panama
The Board of Executive Directors of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved a Conditional Credit Line for Investment Projects (CCLIP) of $900 million aimed at improving the quality of life for the population of Panama, facilitating financing for water and sanitation projects. As part of this credit line, the Board approved the first investment guarantee program […]
IDB backs $307.8 million project to upgrade wastewater and stormwater systems in Peru
The Board of Executive Directors of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a loan of $307.8 million to finance a project aimed at improving and expanding access to urban wastewater treatment and stormwater drainage services in the city of Juliaca, Puno region, Peru. The project also seeks to enhance the operational and financial management […]
IDB approves $80m loan to strengthen flood-resilient transport infrastructure in The Bahamas
The Board of Executive Directors of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved an US$80 million loan to enhance the resilience and sustainability of transport infrastructure and mitigate socioeconomic disruptions caused by recurrent flooding in New Providence, The Bahamas. This operation will finance a Global Multiple Works (GOM) program to increase the resilience of key transport […]
IDB approves $2 billion push to expand sanitation access in Brazil
An initial individual operation of $204 million will finance a program with the Municipality of Belo Horizonte in the State of Minas Gerais.
IDB approves $250 million Loan to improve Guatemala’s Motagua River Basin
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a $250 million loan to help Guatemala enhance the environment of the Motagua River Basin and the quality of life of its residents. The operation, which has been approved by the IDB's Board of Executive Directors, will finance a program to expand solid-waste collection and disposal. It will […]
IDB and Chile sign $180m deal to enhance water services and drive sustainable growth in Rapa Nui
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the Republic of Chile signed $180 million in agreements to promote sustainable and resilient economic growth, strengthen the capacities of regional government, diversify exports, and improve water and electricity services in Rapa Nui, during the IDB and IDB Invest Annual Meetings held in Santiago. “These agreements reflect the historical […]
IDB supports Argentina in response to Bahía Blanca flooding emergency with $200 million
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the national government of Argentina have joined efforts to respond to devastating floods in the city of Bahía Blanca through a flexible and innovative financial mechanism designed for emergencies. The Contingent Credit Facility for Natural and Public Health Emergencies (CCF) is an IDB tool that enhances countries' ability to […]
Chile to boost sustainability of Rapa Nui’s water and electricity services with IDB support
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a $15 million loan for an investment program to enhance the sustainability of water and electricity services on Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island, in Chile. The operation, which the IDB Board of Executive Directors approved as a Loan for Specific Projects, will make the island’s water services […]