ALIDE News
ALIDE Drives Energy Transition and Climate Action at COP30
November, 2025.- The Latin American Association of Development Financing Institutions (ALIDE) took part in the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), held in Belém, Brazil, from November 10 to 21, reaffirming the commitment of Latin America and the Caribbean’s development banks to energy transition, climate finance, and sustainable bioeconomy. Read More
ALIDE Moderates Panel on Resilient Agrifood Systems at the 8th World Congress on Rural and Agricultural Finance
November, 2025.- The Latin American Association of Development Financing Institutions (ALIDE) participated in the 8th World Congress on Rural and Agricultural Finance, a global event held in Mombasa, Kenya, that brought together financial institutions, policymakers, and international organizations committed to strengthening financing for rural and agricultural development. Read More
ALIDE Participates in the XXIV Meeting of the Forum of Ministers of the Environment of LAC
October, 2025.- The Latin American Association of Development Financing Institutions (ALIDE) took part in the session “Accelerating Access to Multilateral and Private Financing for Ecosystem Restoration and Climate Action in Latin America and the Caribbean,” held within the framework of the XXIV Meeting of the Forum of Ministers of the Environment of Latin America and the Caribbean, in Lima. Read More
ALIDE highlights the importance of sustainable investment at CIFIT 2025 in Xiamen
September, 2025.- At the China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT 2025), held in Xiamen, ALIDE reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable investment. During the Future Investment Conference, its Secretary General, Edgardo Álvarez, highlighted the role of development banks as a bridge between the needs of Latin America and the Caribbean and global capital, emphasizing the importance of resilient, profitable, and socially impactful projects. Read More
ALIDE highlighted the role of development banking in the sustainability of andean agrifood systems
August, 2025.- The Latin American Association of Development Financing Institutions (ALIDE) actively participated in the international meeting «Andean Dialogue for Action: Policies to Promote Productivity for the Sustainability of Agrifood Systems», held on August 18–19 in Lima. Read More
DFC of Belize obtains Green Climate Fund accreditation
July, 2025.- The Development Finance Corporation (DFC)of Belize, a member institution of the Latin American Association of Development Financing Institutions (ALIDE),has been officially accredited by the Green Climate Fund (GCF), marking a historic milestone in consolidating its leadership in both national and international climate action. Read More
FFD4: ALIDE’s initiative takes part in the launch of the Sevilla Platform for Action
June, 2025.- As part of the launch, a list of approved initiatives was published and incorporated into the digital registry hosted on the summit’s official website. This registry will serve as a space for transparency and exchange, enabling key actors to interact with the initiatives and track their progress. Among the highlighted initiatives is «Foresight for Sustainable Finance», led by ALIDE. Read More
A successful cooperation between AFD and ALIDE for more sustainable economic development
June, 2025.- During the closing of ALIDE’s 55th General Assembly, held in Santo Domingo from May 12 to 14, the Latin American Association of Development Financing Institutions (ALIDE) and the French Development Agency (AFD) reaffirmed their commitment to cooperate towards their shared goal of promoting a sustainable economic and financial transition in Latin America and the Caribbean. Read More
Ecuador’s Superintendence of Popular and Solidarity Economy (SEPS) joins ALIDE as a new collaborating member
June, 2025.- The Superintendence of Popular and Solidarity Economy (SEPS) of Ecuador has joined the Latin American Association of Development Financing Institutions (ALIDE) as a collaborating member. This move reinforces ALIDE’s vision of integrating strategic actors from the financial landscape of Latin America and the Caribbean, with a focus on inclusion, sustainability, and institutional strengthening. Read More
FONPRODE/AECID joins ALIDE as a new adhering member
June, 2025.- The Fund for the Promotion of Development (FONPRODE), one of the main financial instruments of Spanish Cooperation and administered by the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID), has joined the Latin American Association of Development Financing Institutions (ALIDE) as a new adhering member. Read More
The 55th ALIDE Assembly concluded with a call for comprehensive cooperation to address development challenges
May, 2025.- The 55th General Assembly of the Latin American Association of Development Finance Institutions (ALIDE), held in Santo Domingo, concluded with an emphatic call to intensify regional cooperation, promote financial innovation, and coordinate joint efforts to address the multiple challenges facing Latin America and the Caribbean on their path to sustainable development. Read More
ALIDE awarded eleven DFIs that promote best practices and innovation
May, 2025.- During the second day of the 55th General Assembly of the Latin American Association of Development Finance Institutions (ALIDE), held in Santo Domingo and co-organized with Banco Agrícola de la República Dominicana—host of this edition—the ALIDE Awards 2025 ceremony and the Bank of the Year recognition were held. Read More
Comprehensive security was the central theme during the opening of the 55th ALIDE General Assembly in Santo Domingo
May, 2025.- Under the central theme «From Global Crisis to Comprehensive Security: Development Banking, forging the future of Latin America and the Caribbean,» the Assembly brings together more than 220 representatives of development finance institutions, multilateral organizations, and governments from 29 countries in the region, as well as from extra-regional nations. Read More
Santo Domingo will host the 55th ALIDE General Assembly
May, 2025.- The Latin American Association of Development Finance Institutions (ALIDE) will hold its 55th General Assembly from May 12 to 14 at the JW Marriott Hotel in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The opening will be attended by Luis Abinader Corona, President of the Dominican Republic; José Manuel Vicente, Minister of Finance; and Fernando Durán, General Manager of Banco Agrícola de la República Dominicana (BAGRÍCOLA). Read More
BDA of Panama joined as an active member of ALIDE
February, 2025.- Banco de Desarrollo Agropecuario (BDA) has joined as an active member of the Latin American Association of Development Finance Institutions (ALIDE). This action strengthens regional cooperation and reaffirms the commitment of both institutions to development banking. Read More
Finance in Common Summit 2025: NDB’s need stronger role in global finance, says WFDFI white paper
February, 2025.- A White Paper “National Development Banks: The Unsung Heroes of the Global Development Finance Architecture” was presented by the World Federation of Development Finance Institutions (WFDFI), currently chaired by the Latin American Association of Development Financing Institutions (ALIDE), in collaboration with the global strategy firm, Momentus Global. Read More
ALIDE and AFD Group present a Diploma Course in Banking and Finance for Sustainable Development: a key opportunity for change agents in Latin America and the Caribbean
February, 2025.- The Latin American Association of Development Finance Institutions (ALIDE), in collaboration with the AFD group, announced the Diploma Course in Banking and Finance for Sustainable Development, an initiative designed to strengthen the managerial, technical and operational capacity of professionals in the financial sector with responsibilities in transformation and sustainability projects. Read More
ALIDE General Assembly 2025: An analysis from global crisis to comprehensive security
February, 2025.- The Latin American Association of Development Finance Institutions (ALIDE) will hold its Annual Meeting 2025 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, from May 12 to 14. The event will be hosted by Banco Agrícola de la República Dominicana (BAGRÍCOLA), with the collaboration of ALIDE members in the country, Bandex and Banreservas, and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). Read More