Between 1992 and 2012, the IDB Group approved 120 operations for Belize for a total of US$ 221 million. This publication provides some examples of the Bank's support to Belize, capturing highlights of our partnership with successive governments, private sector and other clients in pursuit of the...

More than fifty objects made by the Amerindian population as well as painting and sculpture representing contemporary artists drawn from several private and public collections, pay tribute to Guyanese artists and culture. This exhibition joined in the 2006 celebrations of Guyana's 40th year of...

This paper present examples of positive economic and social impacts of cultural projects and mentions an interpretation of the positive interaction between development and culture. Several best practices are explored for each single topic and guidelines for future IDB projects are suggested....

The purpose of this award is to recognize the efforts of the IDB Group staff members and contractual employees who have distinguished themselves for their volunteer service to their communities.

This exhibition gathers a number of artworks belonging to a diverse group of Latin American embassies and diplomats and their delegations and organizations in Washington, D.C. For a city that boasts such a wealth of artistic institutions on the National Mall, representing art from all corners of...

This exhibition, organized by the IDB Cultural Center in homage to Guatemala - site of the 48th Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Inter-American Development Bank- has been conceived with an optimistic view toward the future while learning lessons from the past. It is likewise a...

Bolivian folk art is created in both urban and rural areas, and like the people of Bolivia themselves, it bears a strong indigenous imprint. Many contemporary works owe their current form to lengthy cultural processes over centuries, during which time local materials were worked, forms took...

A brief summary of the purpose, history, structure and operations of the IDB group. The IDB Group comprises three institutions: the Inter-American Development Bank, (1959); the Inter-American Investment Corporation (1989) and the Multilateral Investment Fund (1992)

Through this exhibition, the Inter-American Development Bank pays tribute to the relationship between Japan and Latin America, and to the contribution of Japanese citizens to the region, as represented symbolically through the arts. This event serves as a kick-off for many others that will take...

This paper discusses the role of culture in development through suggestions, speculations, and case studies from several parts of the world. Most of the cases have been collected through interviews, brain storming, intense discussions, collegial laughs, and open doubts. This paper compliments...