Our idb Lab mandate
IDB Lab serves as an IDBG innovation laboratory to promote development through the private sector by identifying, supporting, testing and piloting new solutions to development challenges and seeking to create opportunities for the poor and vulnerable populations in the LAC region. To fulfill its role, IDB Lab engages and inspires the private sector and works with the public sector when needed
IDB Lab in Trinidad and tobago
(1993-2017)
42 operations approved in total*
US$24 million approved by IDB Lab**
For every US$1 contributed by Trinidad and Tobago to IDB Lab, US$20 was invested in the country by IDB Lab
active portfolio
(December 2017)
6 operations*
US$2.2 million**
1 operation for US$0.1 million in the active portfolio**
Credits:
Created with images by Mark Morgan Trinidad A - "0170 Carnival Boy" • Gail Frederick - "Caroni Bird Sanctuary-Trinidad (50)" • roy.luck - "Cocoa pod" • JustForYOU - "close up glowing light bulb bright electric" • tinscho - "National Performing Arts Center, Trinidad"