• Short Name: IDB

• Other Name: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo (BID)

• Address: 1300 New York Avenue, NW

• Phone: 1-202-6231000

• Fax: 1-202-6233096

• City: Washington

• State: District of Columbia

• Zip Code: 20577

• Country: United States

• Website: http://www.iadb.org

• General Email: iicmail@iadb.org

• Contact: Christina MacCullochchristinam@iadb.org1-202-6231718

• Regional Presence: Chile, Argentina, Peru, Ecuador, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, Regional, Belize, Costa Rica, Uruguay, Dominican R., Bolivia, Paraguay, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, United States, Barbados, Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago, Guyana, Suriname, Bahamas

Description:

A bank with the two main goals of promoting poverty reduction and social equity as well as environmentally sustainable growth. To obtain these goals it focuses its work on four priority areas: Fostering competitiveness through support for policies and programs that increase a country's potential for development in an open global economy; modernizing the state by strengthening the efficiency and transparency of public institutions; investing in social programs that expand opportunities for the poor; and promoting regional economic integration by forging links among countries to develop larger markets for the goods and services.

Last Update: Monday, September 15, 2008

Research by: Cecilia Ravest

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• IDB lends US$25mn to Global Bank Bank 16/Dec/08 - Panama
• CDB loaning CIFI US$25mn to expand lending among member countries Infra 16/Dec/08 - Regional
• IDB doubles 2009 grants to US$100mn Water 15/Dec/08 - Haiti
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• ACP, multilateral agencies formally sign US$2.3bn financing package agreement Infra 10/Dec/08 - Panama
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• TCU approves Pontal irrigation project, tender to be launched soon Water 09/Dec/08 - Brazil
• Water ministry, Cochabamba to implement US$5mn water plan supported by IDB Water 05/Dec/08 - Bolivia
• Idaan, IDB working on water sector diagnosis Water 05/Dec/08 - Panama
• IDB president: Multilateral financial institutions must guarantee liquidity Infra 05/Dec/08 - Regional
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• Government, IDB sign US$500mn loan agreement for public infrastructure projects Water 01/Dec/08 - El Salvador
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• IDB approves US$180mn for road, transport projects Infra 30/Oct/08 - Uruguay
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• SEP, Codesp, IDB discuss Santos expansion plan Infra 29/Oct/08 - Brazil
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• São Paulo sticks to highway bid deadline; CCR, TPI confirm participation Infra 28/Oct/08 - Brazil
• IDB seeks consultants for renewables studies Elec 27/Oct/08 - Regional
• China to join IDB, chips in with US$350mn Bank 23/Oct/08 - Regional
• IDB grants US$25mn for roadworks Infra 23/Oct/08 - Haiti
• IDB okays US$55mn for rural electrification Elec 22/Oct/08 - Guatemala
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• Roundup: Telmex Internacional, IDB, Conatel, GVT Telecom 22/Oct/08 - Regional
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• Four financial institutions offer loans for highway concessionaires Infra 22/Oct/08 - Brazil
• IDB approves US$3mn grant to design concessions model, new water authority Infra 21/Oct/08 - Paraguay
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• IDB to lend ANP US$40mn for Montevideo port expansion Infra 16/Oct/08 - Uruguay
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• AFPs, insurers to take part in US$500mn infrastructure fund Ins 16/Oct/08 - Colombia
• Torrijos announces final financing structure for ACP expansion program Infra 15/Oct/08 - Panama
• ACP CEO: Credit crisis will not impact canal expansion financing structure Infra 15/Oct/08 - Panama
• IFC unveils US$2bn aid plan, could mobilize US$2bn more Bank 14/Oct/08 - Regional
• IDB, CAF, FLAR to provide US$9.3bn in liquidity lines Bank 13/Oct/08 - Regional
• Government to invest US$4.2bn in water, sanitation from 2016-19 Water 13/Oct/08 - Colombia
• BNDES plans US$1.30bn in multilateral, international funding in 2009 Bank 13/Oct/08 - Brazil
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• IFC to launch US$150mn housing finance sector facility Bank 10/Oct/08 - Mexico
• IDB to lend BNDES US$1bn for SMEs, microenterprise loans Bank 10/Oct/08 - Brazil
• IDB pledges US$20mn to help microfinance industry through turbulent times Bank 10/Oct/08 - Regional
• UN: Latin America needs to work on strong sustainable microfinance sector Bank 10/Oct/08 - Mexico, Regional
• MOPC minister to seek funding for infrastructure in Washington, DC Infra 10/Oct/08 - Paraguay
• Visión Banco receives US$5mn loan from IIC Bank 10/Oct/08 - Paraguay
• IDB okays US$12.5mn to bolster Etesa Elec 10/Oct/08 - Panama
• World Bank grants US$25mn to support recovery, rebuilding efforts Infra 10/Oct/08 - Haiti
• First Global plans multilateral loans to compete in tough times Bank 10/Oct/08 - Jamaica
• Government confirms US$20mn CAF loan for natural disasters program Infra 10/Oct/08 - Bolivia
• Roundup: Neoris, eCommerceDay, IDB, Vasco IT 10/Oct/08 - Regional
• Copel: Exposure to foreign currency low Elec 10/Oct/08 - Brazil
• ESI: Software quality certifications key for development IT 09/Oct/08 - Regional
• Mizuho arranges US$70mn syndicated loan to IIC Bank 08/Oct/08 - Regional
• Ande reviewing offers to finance transmission line projects Elec 08/Oct/08 - Paraguay
• IDB signs US$369mn loan agreement with ViaQuatro for São Paulo metro line 4 Infra 08/Oct/08 - Brazil
• Government to guarantee US$450mn IDB loan for Medellín river remediation Water 07/Oct/08 - Colombia
• First Global finishes 1st transaction with IDB trade finance program Bank 06/Oct/08 - Jamaica
• IDB pledges initial US$50mn for infrastructure, World Bank promises support Infra 03/Oct/08 - Jamaica
• Government, BOJ will defend financial system if necessary Bank 02/Oct/08 - Jamaica
• IDB: Remittances to fall in value this year for 1st time in decade Bank 02/Oct/08 - Regional
• FMO, DEG approve US$45mn credit line to Banco Ficohsa Bank 01/Oct/08 - Honduras
• Enarsa, Santa Cruz to install wind farm Elec 01/Oct/08 - Argentina
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• IDB to lend US$1.7bn for water, sanitation projects this year Water 30/Sep/08 - Regional
• EPM signs US$200mn loan with Japanese banks for Porce III Elec 29/Sep/08 - Colombia
• Government, CAF prepare national infrastructure fund Infra 26/Sep/08 - Colombia
• NOA-NEA construction to start by November Elec 23/Sep/08 - Regional
• Ministry seeks US$150mn to finance bridge replacement plan Infra 23/Sep/08 - Paraguay
• IDB calls for m-banking proposals for poor in Latin America, Caribbean Telecom 23/Sep/08 - Regional
• MOPC presents US$4bn strategic development plan for 2008-13 Water 23/Sep/08 - Paraguay
• Chaco launches US$12mn tender for paving works Infra 23/Sep/08 - Argentina
• IDB to provide US$60mn financing for BBVA Continental Bank 22/Sep/08 - Peru
• IDB to support rehabilitation, expansion of access to national industrial hub Infra 22/Sep/08 - Honduras
• IDB sets up grants fund to jump start water, sanitation projects Water 22/Sep/08 - Regional
• Multilateral financial entities to lend nearly US$100mn in 4Q09 Water 18/Sep/08 - Peru
• SBS, IDB sign cooperation agreement on m-banking Telecom 18/Sep/08 - Peru
• IDB, ACP reach agreement for US$400mn loan Infra 18/Sep/08 - Panama
• J Malucelli: Naval surety bonds new market driver Ins 17/Sep/08 - Brazil
• ANP extends bid deadline for Montevideo dock C construction, dredging Infra 17/Sep/08 - Uruguay
• IDB: Energy efficiency could reduce consumption 10% Elec 16/Sep/08 - Regional
• IDB to loan up to US$20mn to replace Hope river bridge Infra 16/Sep/08 - Jamaica
• Ceará invites bids to rehabilitate roads with IDB funding Infra 16/Sep/08 - Brazil
• Mendoza launches road reconstruction tenders with IDB funding Infra 15/Sep/08 - Argentina
• Analyst: US exports account for 85% of oil revenue Oil 15/Sep/08 - Venezuela
• IDB approves US$400mn loan for La Rioja Water 12/Sep/08 - Argentina
• Central America natural gas alternative pegged at US$1.55bn Oil 12/Sep/08 - Regional
• IDB okays US$28.5mn to bolster transmission, advance Enee overhaul Elec 11/Sep/08 - Honduras
• Countries discuss development of regional rail network Privat 11/Sep/08 - Regional
• Countries discuss development of regional rail network Infra 11/Sep/08 - Regional
• FIDES sees insurance spending at US$300 per capita by 2017 Ins 10/Sep/08 - Regional
• Minister to announce Transantiago concession changes, sanctions Privat 10/Sep/08 - Chile
• Minister to announce Transantiago concession changes, sanctions Infra 10/Sep/08 - Chile
• IDB launches biofuels sustainability scorecard Oil 09/Sep/08 - Regional
• IDB to back Baja California renewables project Elec 08/Sep/08 - Mexico
• IDB launches legal consultancy tender to assist with bullet train concession Infra 03/Sep/08 - Brazil
• Enarsa awards study for LNG terminal Oil 03/Sep/08 - Argentina, Uruguay
• Enatrel works plan reaches US$169mn, demand to grow 4.51% Elec 21/Aug/08 - Nicaragua
• Mexstarch project advancing in shadow of food crisis Oil 21/Aug/08 - Mexico
• Eclac, MOP seek to reduce regional US$700bn infrastructure deficit Infra 20/Aug/08 - Chile, Regional
• Soptravi invites bids for San Pedro Sula road infrastructure consultancy Infra 20/Aug/08 - Honduras
• ANP launches tender for new dock, dredging in Montevideo port Infra 13/Aug/08 - Uruguay
• ANP to invest almost US$40mn in Montevideo port expansion Infra 31/Jul/08 - Uruguay
• IDB plans US$10mn for microcredit in northeast Bank 29/Jul/08 - Brazil
• Government launches consultancy tender for San Pedro Sula highway studies Infra 25/Jul/08 - Honduras
• Latinia to start mobile banking operations Telecom 04/Jul/08 - Chile
• Countries take action to boost IIRSA through private investment promotion Infra 03/Jul/08 - Regional
• MIF takes 11.4% stake in Microfin Bank 03/Jul/08 - Uruguay
• Semapa seeks IDB approval to modify water project price tag Water 27/Jun/08 - Bolivia
• Hunt-led LNG export consortium secures US$2.25bn Oil 27/Jun/08 - Peru
• ABC to open first overseas office next year IT 23/Jun/08 - Argentina, Chile
• AyD: Tender rules for Monterrey V to be launched next week Water 17/Jun/08 - Mexico
• Anam launches consultancy tender for hazardous waste management Water 17/Jun/08 - Panama
• IDB analyzes potable water, sewerage programs in Cochabamba Water 16/Jun/08 - Bolivia
• IDB approves loan for substation, use up 12.5% in April Elec 12/Jun/08 - Bolivia
• Ibama awards Itacaiúnas-Colinas operating license Elec 10/Jun/08 - Brazil
• S&P downgrades 6 bond-insured ratings to AA Ins 09/Jun/08 - Chile
• Roundup: CPM Braxis, Aquiles, SAP, Telmex, Toshiba IT 09/Jun/08 - Regional
• IDB to investigate Semapa, FNDR over alleged irregularities Water 05/Jun/08 - Bolivia
• AySA, Tigre sign agreement to carry out potable water, sewerage expansion Water 02/Jun/08 - Argentina
• NeuStar: Government won't share NP costs Telecom 30/May/08 - Dominican R.
• IDB extends deadline to save Semapa US$6.4mn credit Water 30/May/08 - Bolivia
• Indotel seeks company to manage number portability database Telecom 29/May/08 - Dominican R.
• Institutional investors grab 75% of World Bank-led US$100mn bond issue Ins 28/May/08 - Uruguay
• BNDES, CEF lend US$476mn to Sabesp, IDB to give US$250mn Water 22/May/08 - Brazil
• Gerdau Açominas to obtain loan from IDB Met 16/May/08 - Brazil
• Minister: Uruguay's LNG terminal to start operations by 2013 Oil 16/May/08 - Regional
• Microsoft has invested US$30mn in regional education, training IT 15/May/08 - Regional
• Itaú opens branch in Toyohashi, Japan Bank 13/May/08 - Brazil
• IDB aims to approve distributors support loan in June Elec 18/Apr/08 - Dominican R.
• Transport ministry announces 9 road consultancy tenders Infra 18/Apr/08 - Colombia
• CAF, ICE ink US$100mn loan for investment program Elec 10/Apr/08 - Costa Rica
• Ancap, Enarsa, UTE seek LOIs for LNG project Oil 09/Apr/08 - Argentina, Uruguay
• Tech roundup IT 07/Apr/08 - Regional
• Mibanco planning 30% customer growth this year Bank 07/Apr/08 - Peru
• Gates: Windows 7 to come in 2009 IT 04/Apr/08 - Regional
• Microsoft to expand partnerships for Poeta program in Latin America IT 03/Apr/08 - Regional
• Telecoms roundup Telecom 02/Apr/08 - Regional
• Industry association Canieti reelects president Telecom 27/Mar/08 - Mexico
• Pine secures US$27mn with US government backing Bank 26/Mar/08 - Brazil
• Public, private sector commits to Connect the Caribbean Telecom 12/Mar/08 - Caribbean
• IDB, BNDES to conduct feas study for SP-Rio bullet train Infra 05/Mar/08 - Brazil
• AySA to invest US$1.9bn in sewerage, potable water Water 04/Mar/08 - Argentina
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• EDB, MPX ink bridge loan for Porto do Pecém thermo plant Elec 28/Feb/08 - Brazil
• Govt, IDB ink US$32.7mn power system loan Elec 25/Feb/08 - Nicaragua
• IDB loans US$31mn for utility reform Water 15/Feb/08 - Dominican R.
• IFC greenlights US$300mn for LNG export project Oil 06/Feb/08 - Peru
• Canieti raises US$24mn for members, IT industry in 2007 IT 05/Feb/08 - Mexico
• MTC assigns US$20mn for departmental roadworks Infra 04/Feb/08 - Peru
• BROU to launch investment banking ops in 2009 Bank 28/Jan/08 - Uruguay
• Analysts: Market turmoil could strain funding for smaller banks Bank 24/Jan/08 - Brazil
• TEF closes Movistar restructure with US$224mn injection Telecom 22/Jan/08 - Colombia
• IDB okays biofuel study funds Oil 15/Jan/08 - Guatemala
• ICE to launch Pailas geothermal tender by midyear Elec 15/Jan/08 - Costa Rica
• Aysa seeks to double its US$277mn budget for 2008 Water 15/Jan/08 - Argentina
• Microfin aims for 50% of US$100mn microloan market Bank 08/Jan/08 - Uruguay
• IDB's InfraFund foots US$9mn in 2007 for infra project preparations Infra 08/Jan/08 - Regional
• First LNG export project tubing arrives Oil 02/Jan/08 - Peru
• Electropampas evaluating 1,000MW hydro project Elec 02/Jan/08 - Peru
• Santa Fe to revise tender rules for US$238mn aqueduct Water 28/Dec/07 - Argentina
• Ex-Im Bank gives initial nod to LNG project funds Oil 21/Dec/07 - Peru
• IDB okays US$400mn for LNG export project Oil 19/Dec/07 - Peru