Once upon a time, investors would focus single-mindedly on getting the highest financial return, leaving social justice and the environment by the wayside. But the winds are changing fast: the climate crisis is exposing the financial sector to greater risks,…
Sustainability-linked bonds grow Green bonds remain “the largest class of ESG-linked financing,” according to the Climate Bonds Initiative, with more than $1 trillion outstanding in January 2021. However, activity in the separate but related sustainability-linked bond market is growing, too,…
Green bonds are fixed-income securities whose proceeds are used to finance eligible new or existing green projects, e.g. projects to combat pollution, climate change or the depletion of biodiversity and natural resources. They are asset-backed or asset-linked, and issuers must…
In a country with troubling food issues, it is critically important that agricultural value chains remain functional and resilient so that food continues to flow from production to consumers, especially to address the urgent food security concerns of the vulnerable….
Guatemalan food is abundant and full of flavor. Like other Central American countries, traditional meals are largely based on corn, beans, meat and tortillas. There are all kinds of local fruit drinks, coffee and alcoholic beverages (especially beer and rum) to sample….
Central America is for the most part showing signs of emergence and improvement in the international marketplace. Despite fears, the region is making great strides in cleaning up its reputation and is an increasingly attractive investment prospect for foreign companies. While…
IDB Invest, a member of the IDB Group, granted a $75 million loan to Corporación Multi Inversiones (CMI Alimentos) to ensure its medium-term liquidity and support the continuity and reactivation of its operations. The agreement strengthens food security and income generation…
As every year, Guatemalan students can look forward to the launching of the foundation scholarships given by the Bosch Gutiérrez family. In an alliance with the universities of Guatemala, which co-sponsor this important financial aid fund, the list of fifty…
Latin America’s renewable energy sector is on track to reach 239 gigawatts of installed wind and solar power capacity by 2040. This fact demonstrates the enormous potential of the sector as an investment opportunity. In this article we take a…
Through various initiatives, the private sector is supporting an economic and social agenda through an open and inclusive dialogue based on public policy advocacy. This dialogue is an effort to build consensus on a national plan, working with civil society leaders,…