Inter-American Development Bank

Highly Engaged Employees

Founded in 1959, the Inter-American Development Bank is a leading financial institution dedicated to improving lives across Latin America and the Caribbean. Its core mission involves providing financial and technical support to countries striving to reduce poverty and inequality. The bank actively contributes to enhancing health and education systems, alongside advancing critical infrastructure development. A key objective is to foster sustainable development, integrating climate-friendly approaches into its initiatives. With a history spanning over six decades, it stands as the primary source of development financing for the region, underpinning economic and social progress.

The institution offers a comprehensive suite of services, including loans, grants, and specialized technical assistance, all aimed at achieving measurable results. It upholds the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability in all its operations. Employing between 1,000-5,000 employees across its two locations, the bank is committed to fostering a capable workforce. Meet Inter-American Development Bank's team to understand the expertise driving these vital regional initiatives. This operational framework ensures effective project execution and impact.

Current strategic priorities for the Inter-American Development Bank center on three critical development challenges: social inclusion and equality, productivity and innovation, and economic integration. These are complemented by three cross-cutting issues: gender equality and diversity, climate change and environmental sustainability, and strengthening institutional capacity and the rule of law. The bank generates significant revenue, reported at $1.5B, reflecting its substantial financial capacity and commitment to regional development goals. Its extensive research further informs policy and project development.