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IDB

American

industrial development bond.

IDB British

abbreviation

illicit diamond buying

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Since taking over as IDB president Goldfajn has pledged to scale up financing for development amid a broad push by multi-lateral development banks to help countries brace for climate change and other economic challenges.

From Reuters • Oct. 11, 2023

IDB did not respond immediately to a request for comment.

From Reuters • Aug. 3, 2023

At issue is the number of contracts the IDB awards to Chinese firms relative to its meager share of the bank, which hovers around 0.1%.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 25, 2023

The IDB is a non-commercial development bank made up of member countries.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 25, 2023

This comes nearly two months after the IDB approved the loan, noting the country needed adequate management for tourist destinations and a legislative environmental framework to improve access to drinking water and waste services.

From Reuters • Nov. 16, 2022

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