ALIDE takes part in international debate on solutions devised by development banks for SMEs in confronting the COVID-19 crisis

October 27, 2020.- The Association’s top executives made presentations at international events drawing attention to the responses of Latin American banks in support of the production sector. Read More

ALIDE: Development Banks should work toward a sustainable and resilient model in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic

October 15, 2020.- In an online meeting of its General Assembly, the banking community proposed the boosting of a sustainable and resilient development model as a solution to the COVID-19 crisis. Read More

Banco Nacional de Costa Rica demonstrates its credit risk performance to Latin American bankers

October 20, 2020.- Case of good corporate management practices presented at ALIDE Latin American seminar. Read More

Financial leaders coordinate alternative for sustainable recovery after the COVID-19 crisis

September 18, 2020.- Development bank representatives, at the online conference organized by VEB.RF and IDFC, coordinate an alternative for sustainable recovery after the COVID-19 crisis. Read More

ALIDE will evaluate the response of Latin American Development Banks to COVID-19

September 14, 2020.- IDB, BDMG and IDFC in conjunction with ALIDE will evaluate the performance in mitigating the pandemic and the path to economic recovery in latin america and the caribbean. Read More

Global Summit of Development Banks to lay the groundwork for post-COVID-19 sustainable recovery

August 16, 2020.- The development banking system, made up of roughly 400 institutions worldwide, has demonstrated an overriding importance in mitigating the economic and social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as in incentivizing the recovery process. Read More

ALIDE 2020 Prizes: The list of winning institutions is unveiled

August 6, 2020.- Initiatives of banks and financial institutions of Guatemala, Brazil, Panama, Mexico, and India were honored. Read More

Inficaldas joins ALIDE as a new active member

June 24, 2020.- The Colombian institute hopes to work hand-in-hand with the more than 80 finance institutions belonging to the Association. Read More

Development banks at the forefront in mitigating the economic and social impact of the COVID-19 in Latin America

June 15, 2020.- This is revealed in the recent study prepared by ALIDE and based on an analysis of the measures taken in Latin American and Caribbean countries. Read More

ALIDE encourages the discussion of human talent and digital transformation

June 14, 2020.- On-line seminar organized by ALIDE to include presentations by managers of Argentina´s Garantizar, Peru’s SBS, Mexico’s Genworth and specialized consultants from Chile and Colombia. Read More

Latin American financial sector participated in a webinar on the impact of COVID-19

May 20, 2020.- ALIDE and S&P Global Market Intelligence organized jointly the webinar. In total, more than a thousand representatives of financial institutions from different countries participated. Read More

IDB and ALIDE consult with development banks on measures to defend the structure of production and employment

May 5, 2020.- These measures seek to establish support for the MSME segment, which accounts for 70% of employment on average and is incorporated into value chains. Read More

ALIDE prioritizes distance training

April 28, 2020.- The Association offered a webinar free of charge on the challenges facing Latin American financial institutions as a result of the impact produced by the Covid-19. Read More

ALIDEs response to the COVID-19 health emergency 

April 10, 2020.- The ALIDE General Secretariat continues to work from home to ensure the continuity of its services to its members and its operation. Read More

ALIDE and IDB colaborates in study on climate risk

April 05, 2020.- ALIDE is collaborating with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) in the preparation of a practical Guide for National Development Banks (BND’s) on climate risk. Read More

ALIDE creates an observatory on Development Bank actions against the health emergency

March 20, 2020.- In this section the actions and measures implemented are presented. The purpose is to learn from example to act more effectively. Stop the crisis with action and shared knowledge. Read More

ALIDE 2020 Prizes: The deadline for presenting good practices is extended to May 30th

March 20, 2020.- The Latin American Association of Development Financing Institutions (ALIDE) extended the period for submitting good practices for the ALIDE 2020 Prizes, in line with the preventive and consciousness-raising measures taken by governments and organizations in the context of the coronavirus health crisis. Read More

ALIDE participates in high-level dialogue on cooperation for sustainable growth in Latin America
March 7, 2020.- ALIDE Secretary General, Edgardo Alvarez, made a presentation on the progress of the regional development banks at the forum organized by Fonplata and LatinFinance. Read More

Cofide assumes the presidency of the Latin American development financing institutions
January 21, 2020.- Carlos Linares, Chairman of COFIDE’s Board of Directors, is elected as the highest-level representative of the Latin American Association of Development Financing Institutions (ALIDE). Read More

52nd Anniversary: ALIDE commits to reinforce its impact on SDG and its presence in the Caribbean
January 24, 2020.- The Latin American Association of Development Financing Institutions (ALIDE) celebrated its 52nd anniversary on January 24th by putting forward new lines of coordinated action for the region. Read More