The Inter-American Development Bank (IADB or IDB or BID) is the largest source of development financing for Latin America and the Caribbean. Established in 1959, the IDB supports Latin American and Caribbean economic development, social development and regional integration by lending to governments and government agencies, including State corporations.
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| French | Banque interaméricaine de développement; |
| Portuguese | Banco Interamericano de Desenvolvimento |
| Spanish | Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo |
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| Abbreviation | IDB/BID |
|---|---|
| Established | 1959 |
| Type | International organization |
| Headquarters | 1300 New York Avenue NW Washington, D.C. United States |
Membership
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48 countries |
Official language
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English, Spanish, French, Portuguese |
President
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Luis Alberto Moreno |
Main organ
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Board of Governors |
Staff
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About 2,000 |
| Website | iadb.org |
