The objective of this Health Strategy (GN-2321) is to help Latin American and the Caribbean countries improve the health of their populations, attaining national health objectives and tailoring Millennium Development Goals to conditions in each country. The priorities areas of Bank Actions...

This paper outlines some of the issues that affect small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in three areas: regulation, procurement, and dispute resolution. The work presented herein is part of the Bank's most recent efforts to develop new approaches and instruments to strengthen its role as a...

This Strategy (GN-1885-corr) aims to support the competitiveness of Small- and Medium-size Enterprises (SMEs) so that they may contribute to long-term growth and employment. Most countries in the region are undergoing reforms that are opening their economies to greater international competition....

This Financial Market Development Strategy (GN-1948-3) has been prepared to assist IDB staff in the process of supporting financial market development, as financial markets provide the appropriate environment for capital mobilization to profitable investment opportunities. The IDB must strive...

The Annual Report contains a review of the Bank's operations in 2012 (loans, guarantees and grants). The second volume contains the full set of the financial statements of the Bank's resources.Abstract: El Informe anual contiene un examen de las operaciones del Banco en 2012 (préstamos,...

This paper outlines some of the issues that affect small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in three areas: regulation, procurement, and dispute resolution. The work presented herein is part of the Bank's most recent efforts to develop new approaches and instruments to strengthen its role as a...