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Here you will find materials created and curated by the Code for Development team that highlight how open-source tools are transforming the region.

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A git logo - Code for dev - Inter American Development Bank - IDB Learn how to optimize your open-source repositories with GitHub
Session Dates
Jul. 17 to Jul. 17 2025
Time
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM (America/New_York)
Persons talking in a meeting office - Code for dev - Inter American Development Bank - IDB Learn how to implement the open-source tool OpenCRVS
Session Dates
Aug. 21 to Aug. 21 2025
Time
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM (America/New_York)
Woman holding a child and two more kids - Code for dev - Inter American Development Bank - IDB Learn how to implement the open-source tool DIGIT
Session Dates
Sep. 18 to Sep. 18 2025
Time
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM (America/New_York)
Code4Dev: Conozca la Digital Public Good Alliance Code4Dev: Conozca la Digital Public Good Alliance
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Code4Dev: Aprenda a implementar la herramienta de código abierto UrbanPy Code4Dev: Aprenda a implementar la herramienta de código abierto UrbanPy
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Code4Dev: Aprende a implementar la herramienta de código abierto Guía EduTec Code4Dev: Aprende a implementar la herramienta de código abierto Guía EduTec
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Code4Dev: Aprenda a implementar la herramienta de código abierto Energizados Code4Dev: Aprenda a implementar la herramienta de código abierto Energizados
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Code4Dev: Aprenda a implementar la herramienta de código Abierto SunScanIDB Code4Dev: Aprenda a implementar la herramienta de código Abierto SunScanIDB
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VíaSegura: soluciones digitales para la seguridad vial. VíaSegura: soluciones digitales para la seguridad vial.
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Discover real-world examples where open-source solutions have been successfully implemented to address complex challenges and drive positive impact in public management.

River in the middle of a forest - Code-for-Development - Inter American Development Bank - IDB UrbanPy: Mapping Education Gaps in the Amazon with Open Data

Discover how mapping education gaps in the Amazon helps reveal structural causes and guide resource allocation.

Bolivian town landscape - Code for dev - Inter American Development Bank - IDB UrbanTrips: Turning Smart‑Card Data into Smarter Transit Plans

See how smart-card transport data is used to optimize routes, cut delays, and reduce emissions.

Highway from above - Code-for-Development - Inter American Development Bank - IDB Facebook Mobility Data: Rethinking Transport in Buenos Aires

Facebook mobility insights help analyse and improve urban transport in Buenos Aires, backed by official data validation.

Persons illustration - Code for dev - Inter American Development Bank - IDB Open Urban Planning Toolbox: Open Tools for Better City Design

An open suite blending satellite and crowdsourced data to inform zoning, land‑use and climate‑resilient strategies.

Hands touching a smartphone in a field - Code for Development - Inter American Development Bank - IDB Decidim: The Global Engine for Participatory Democracy

Over 450 organisations use this free software for consultations, budgeting and deliberation.

Public worker smilling - Code for dev - Inter American Development Bank - IDB Veracruz Obras: Tracking Public Works with Open Code

Veracruz adapts BA Obras to monitor projects and empower citizen oversight.

Hand touching a screen - Code for Development - Inter American Development Bank - IDB Spain and IDB: Sharing Reusable Digital Solutions

A collaboration that offers open tools the public sector can readily adapt and scale across the region.

Highway of information - Code for Development - Inter American Development Bank - IDB Why We Open Code: Lessons From the Field

Real‑world experiences reveal how open software drives innovation and local adaptation.

The Digital Transformation Transforms: Trends and Progress in Public Digital Transformation and Its Impact on Digital Technology and Service Procurement

Document showing how “digital by design” and enterprise architecture improve digital services and procurement.

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2023 OECD/IDB Digital Government Index of Latin America and the Caribbean: Results and Key Findings

Report highlighting the state of digital government in the region, progress, challenges and opportunities.

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What Is an Open-Source Program Office and How to Create One?

The Open-Source Program Office (OSPO) is essential for government open-source strategy.

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Urbanpy - GitHub & the Inter-American Development Bank: Open sourcing where to build schools in Brazil

Video showing how open data helps plan where to build schools and improve access to education in Brazil.

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UrbanPy Step by Step: Installation and Use for Population Analysis

Step-by-step guide to install and use UrbanPy, an open-source tool for urban accessibility analysis.

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Introducing UrbanPy: A Complete Tool for Urban Accessibility Analysis

UrbanPy is a comprehensive urban accessibility analysis tool that identifies gaps in essential-services access.

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Project: Reuse of open-source for the Adoption and Support of Digital Public Infrastructure

This Regional IDB-financed project supports the fast adoption of digital public infrastructure in LAC.

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IDBSocialData: Open-Source to Analyze Sectoral Issues in Latin America and the Caribbean

This tool analyzes data on poverty, health, and other critical factors, offering access to key development indicators across Latin America and the Caribbean.

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Technology to Tackle Challenges in Cash Transfer Programs

This article explores the technological challenges faced by cash transfer programs and highlights an open-source solution developed by the IDB.

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Artificial Intelligence Framework for the Inter-American Development Group

This analysis explores both the challenges and potential of implementing responsible artificial intelligence across Latin America and the Caribbean.

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Course: Generative Artificial Intelligence – Fundamentals for the Public Sector in Latin America and the Caribbean

This free, self-paced course teaches how to harness generative AI responsibly, focusing on safety, ethics, and practical effectiveness.

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