IDB Group, EIB pledge to expand partnership and explore blended finance

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Americas

The Inter-American Development Bank (IADB), its private sector entity IDB Invest, and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have formally expanded their partnership through a new memorandum of understanding. The agreement boosts their commitment to advance development in Latin America and the Caribbean through blended finance, co-financing, and knowledge sharing.

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