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Address by Ilan Goldfajn, President of the Inter-American Development Bank and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Inter-American Investment Corporation, at the Inaugural Session of the Annual Meetings of the Boards of Governors

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· Ilan Goldfajn Wiki · Inter-American Development Bank WikiAddress by Ilan Goldfajn, President of the Inter-American Development Bank and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Inter-American Investment Corporation, at the Inaugural Session of the Annual Meetings of the Boards of Governors

ContextAddress opening the 2026 Annual Meetings of the Boards of Governors of the Inter-American Development Bank, before the President of Paraguay.

Why it mattersSets the tone for Latin America's development agenda for the coming year.

Problems raised
  1. Latin America faces a critical moment for development.
  2. Growth and integration are insufficient.
  3. Challenges must be acknowledged honestly.
Solutions proposed
  1. Discuss development, growth and integration.
  2. Be a truthful partner to countries.
  3. Turn ambitions into concrete results.
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