Inter-American Development Bank

Open Knowledge

Discover insights, tools, and learning resources for greater development impact in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Knowledge at the IDB is more than information; it’s how we drive impact. It moves in a continuous loop of evidence, action, and learning to help countries make better decisions and deliver results across Latin America and the Caribbean to improve lives.

Publications

Courses

Data

Open-Source Solutions

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Focusing on Impact

We bridge critical knowledge gaps tied to our member countries’ development priorities, empowering them to design and implement effective policies and smart investments that improve lives.

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Making Knowledge Open

We make data, evidence, publications, and tools openly accessible to enabling better decision-making across countries, sectors, and partners.

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Building Capacities

We deliver courses, digital credentials, and tailored learning through BIDAcademy.

Use Evidence to Shape Better Policies

Access 14,000+ publications built on real-world experience. Explore our catalog and use Seek, our AI-powered tool that answers questions using peer-reviewed content.

Boost your Skills

Join over 2 million learners on BIDAcademy, from policymakers to students. Take free courses and learn at your own pace to lead change in the region.

Turn Data into Decisions

Explore 1,000+ indicators and 200+ datasets on key development challenges in the region. Identify trends, download datasets, and power your next analysis.

Get Recognized

Learn how our digital badges work to get recognition for the skills you have acquired through courses or through your own work experience.

Co-create with Technology

Leverage open code to accelerate digital transformation across the public sector in the region. Browse, reuse, and adapt code built with governments and partners.

Discover how accessible, reusable, and shareable knowledge drives smarter decisions, strengthens public services, and fosters collaboration for the common good. Explore real stories, practical tools, and experiences from across Latin America and the Caribbean that show how open knowledge is transforming development outcomes.