As the oldest and largest multilateral lender in Latin America and the Caribbean, the IDB Group is the premier partner for private sector projects that combine financial and social returns to contribute to poverty reduction and sustainable economic development.

Building on its solid financial position, local networks and extensive knowledge, the IDB Group partners with institutional investors, high net worth individuals as well as foundations and other impact investors to mobilize financing and provide technical assistance for projects seeking to address the needs of the low-income population in its 26 borrowing member countries in Latin America and the Caribbean.

All the projects follow high environmental, labor, health and ethical standards; and are screened and monitored for development impact. The IDB Group, through its four private sector windows, partners with impact investors to co-finance projects though equity investments, syndicated loans as well as partial credit guarantees. Our deals are based on market pricing and are structured to ensure repayment of resources invested in the project.

IDB Group offers products and services to a wide range of players ranging from microenterprises to large companies, as well as financial intermediaries and non-profit organizations.

1) What types of projects and sectors does the IDB Group support?

The IDB Group supports projects from all sectors. We give priority for projects that promote regional and international integration and trade, the sustainable use of natural resources and greater social inclusion, particularly those that provide high-quality goods and services for the low-income population.

We invest in projects in education, health, housing, job training, capacity building and infrastructure, such as transportation, water and sanitation and energy. We also support projects that seek to address and mitigate the impacts of climate change in the areas of renewable energy, energy efficiency, recycling and biofuels. We invest in projects that will foster greater access to credit and capital markets for businesses of all sizes and financial institutions.

We do not invest in projects that are deemed illegal under the laws and regulations of the host country or under ratified international agreements or conventions.

2) How can I do impact investing with the IDB Group?

Impact investors can team up with the IDB Group to provide grants, equity and debt for high-development impact projects in the Bank’s 26 borrowing member countries. Moreover, impact investors can also co-invest on projects that are being financed by the IDB Group.

Impacting Investing with the IDB Group at a Glance