ContextInaugural address of Ilan Goldfajn as President of the Inter-American Development Bank, the main development lender for Latin America and the Caribbean.
Why it mattersA new president sets the priorities of the region's largest development lender for his whole term: integration, productivity and evidence-based projects.
Problems raised
Social issues and climate change weigh on the region.
IDB projects deliver uneven results.
Polarisation hinders dialogue.
Solutions proposed
Prioritise regional integration and productivity projects.
Drive work with data and evidence.
Foster dialogue and position the region on global challenges.
