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IDB America January 2005 Roger Hamilton |
The Trail Less Traveled Getting tourist dollars into the pockets of local people is part of the strategy to protect nature on the Galapagos. Boosting local tourism can help to ensure the long-term protection of the islands. |
IDB America September 2004 Shirley Emerick |
It Starts with Self-Confidence How community centers in northeastern Brazil combine performing arts, literacy classes and free meals to support working-class families. |
IDB America December 2002 |
IDB supports sustainable development in Panama The IDB has approved financing of $15.2 million for the first of two phases of a $46.9 million program to promote sustainable development in the Bocas del Toro region of Panama. |
IDB America May 2002 Roger Hamilton |
Faces of Northeastern Brazil Three cultural currents join to produce distinctive folk art |
IDB America March 2003 |
Support in a time of crisis A senior IDB manager calls for greater equity in development |
IDB America February 2002 Roger Hamilton |
Tourism's green frontier How to protect nature and make a profit... |
IDB America April 2005 |
IDB Supports Sustainable Tourism in Honduras The Inter-American Development Bank approved a US$35 million soft loan to Honduras for a national sustainable tourism program designed to promote an industry with strong potential for boosting hard currency inflows, economic growth and employment. |
IDB America November 2007 Daniel Drosdoff |
Green Deal a Good Deal for Guatemalan Tourism Environmental sensitivity brings more tourists to Guatemalan businesses. |
IDB America December 2003 Roger Hamilton |
A green seal of approval Why international standards for quality certification will benefit ecotourists, private firms, and the environment. |
IDB America April 2008 Paul Constance |
Latin America's Choice Brazil proves that voluntary changes in behavior, combined with modest investments in energy-saving equipment, can produce huge savings without compromising human welfare or economic growth. |
IDB America April 2003 |
IDB supports sustainable growth and fiscal management in Panama The IDB and Panamanian government officials signed two loans totaling $25.2 million to support a program for the sustainable development of the country's Bocas del Toro region and a program to strengthen the fiscal management of the public sector. |
IDB America Roger Hamilton |
A new recipe for tourism enterprises Bolivia's private sector will take the lead where the famous Chalalan ecotourism project paved the way. |
IDB America August 2002 Paul Constance |
Laying the groundwork for safer air travel IDB grants help to strengthen security in Latin America's airports |
IDB America February 2002 Roger Hamilton |
What am I looking at? In ecotourism, customer satisfaction often depends on the quality of interpretive guides... |
IDB America Jul/Aug 2000 |
Latest Approvals The following operations were approved in recent weeks by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the Inter-American Investment Corporation (IIC) and the Multilateral Investment Fund (MIF)... |
IDB America November 2005 Roger Hamilton |
Bridging the Last Frontier A vast network of bridges, roads, ports and other investments is about to revolutionize trade and tourism among the 12 South American nations |
IDB America April 2008 Paul Constance |
Private Capital Drives a Green Energy Boom Inter-American Development Bank funds leverage investments in ethanol, biodiesel, wind, solar, hydroelectric and tidal energy in Latin America and the Caribbean. |
Outside September 2007 Steve Chapple |
Model Nation It brought you Gisele, Ronaldo, and samba. But the real Brazil gets even better. Here's your map to the best sin and sand on the planet. |
IDB America March 2003 |
Accountability first A senior IDB manager argues that strong institutions and greater transparency in the management of public resources are the best means of combating corruption |
IDB America February 2003 |
IDB supports sustainable development in Ecuadorian Amazon The IDB signed documents for $10.5 million in financing for projects to support sustainable development of Ecuador's Northern Amazon Region and decentralization of environmental management. |
IDB America September 2004 David Atkinson |
The Legacy of Chico Mendes How the tragedy of Brazilian rain forest activist Chico Mendes changed the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and altered the course of history |
IDB America February 2002 |
Satisfaction guaranteed? In their search for adventure, ecotourists should not be surprised when the guide shows up late, the bed is lumpy, or the toilet doesn't flush. Still, even the bravest travelers want some assurance that they will get what they are paying for... |
IDB America October 2004 Enrique V. Iglesias |
Solving the Competitiveness Conundrum The IDB is proud of the role it has played in promoting administrative, financial and judicial reform in its Latin American member countries, both through the Bank's lending programs and in the many innovative initiatives taken by its Multilateral Investment Fund. |
Job Journal April 25, 2004 Rich Heintz |
Tourists and Tourism Make a Comeback Hotels, eateries and tour operators all have reason to smile. Also, links to hospitality and tourism employment websites. |
Foundation News & Commentary Sep/Oct 2005 Jane C. Nober |
Legal Brief - Encouraging Tourism for Economic Development Is it charitable or not? Here's some guidance from the author of Economic Development: A Legal Guide for Grantmakers. |
IDB America February 2004 Peter Bate |
The case for capacity building Why it pays to ensure that local communities have the skills to play an active role in development projects |
IDB America June 2001 Charo Quesada |
From rhetoric to results A senior IDB official explains how the Bank will help carry out the goals of the Quebec Summit... |
IDB America April 2003 Roger Hamilton |
Democracy online The Latin American region's countries are increasingly using the Internet to make government more responsive and transparent |
IDB America May 2004 Roger Hamilton |
Need a Hotel? A Tour Guide? Spanish Classes? Tiny businesses in Guatemala join forces to win tourist dollars. |