Lisbon, Portugal

July 2014

Opportunities for private sector companies to do business in Latin America and the Caribbean through

the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO

IDB Financing in Latin America and the Caribbean

Leading regional development bank

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• The first and largest regional development bank

• Mission: reduce poverty and inequality in a

sustainable and climate-friendly way

• Largest source of long- term developmental

financing in Latin America and the Caribbean,

since 1959

• 48 member countries worldwide, 26 country

offices in the region

• Clients: Central governments, provinces,

municipalities, private firms and non-governmental

organizations.

• In 2013, IDB approved 168 new projects, $13.9 B

• AAA/Aaa ratings by Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s

What sectors do we work on?

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The active portfolio concentrates on infrastructure and environment sector programs

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Approvals by Sector, 2013 • In 2013 the highest share of approvals

were dedicated to building institutional capacity in the region

o including the local financial sectors and public institutions

• Between one third and 50% of the portfolio historically dedicated to infrastructure

• Increased focus on Climate Change, both Adaptation and Mitigation

o Special emphasis on Renewable Energy

The IDB Office in Europe

• The IDB Office in Europe represents the Bank before the 16 European member countries

• Channel to facilitate the collaboration with prospective partners in the operational areas of the IDB Group

• The Office in Europe seeks to build new alliances

– With different actors: governments, businesses, foundations, educational institutions, etc..

– In order to mobilize resources (financial, knowledge, etc..) that contribute to the sustainable development of the region

• Bridge between European companies, both SMEs and large corporations who want to work in LAC, and the IDB

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HOW DOES THE IDB ENGAGE WITH THE PRIVATE SECTOR?

IDB Financing in Latin America and the Caribbean

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Why we support the private sector

• A healthy private sector is essential for economic development and poverty reduction

• Generates 90% of our region’s employment

• Drives innovation and sustainability

• Provides knowledge transfer and capacity building

• Increases productivity

How does the IDB engage with the private sector?

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Non-financial support to enable firms to do business in LAC: ConnectAmericas

Developing partnerships

Financing private investments in LAC

Informing about procurement opportunities of IDB financed projects

A principal comunidade online de empresas da América Latina e do Caribe dedicada a promover o comércio e investimentos internacionais

http://www.connectamericas.com/pt