Inter-American Development Bank - IDB

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is the leading source of development financing for Latin America and the Caribbean. It supports efforts to reduce poverty and inequality, and is strongly committed to achieving measurable results, increased integrity, transparency and accountability. Founded in 1959, the IDB provides loans, grants, technical assistance and does research and training. Its shareholders are 48 member countries, including 26 borrowing member countries. The Bank is headquartered in Washington, DC.
The IDB is committed to sharing knowledge on economic and social development topics by offering highly rated online and face-to-face courses as well as open educational resources. It has also developed a series of Massive Open Online Course (MOOCs), available at BIDX. The list of available courses, some of which are being developed in partnership with leading universities, will continue to grow over time.
More info here.

Sort options

Perspectives in Digital Transformation: Agribusiness (Coursera)

Apr 29th 2024
Perspectives in Digital Transformation: Agribusiness (Coursera)
Course Auditing
Categories
Effort
Languages
In this course, you will be learn how to apply the best practices that have been tested by global companies to make the most of the potentialities of digital transformation and its application to your business. Discover what the level of digital maturity is for your organization by identifying [...]

Education on climate change: water and soil (Coursera)

This course delves into the connection between water, climate change, and how living organisms adapt to these shifts. It also explores concepts related to agriculture, food, and food sovereignty. Additionally, it introduces a range of online games that enhance the integration and practical application of the developing conceptual [...]

Climate change education: sustainable environments (Coursera)

In this course, we explore the components of landscapes and natural disasters. We emphasize human actions that impact the environment, both in terms of modification and preservation. Additionally, we explore concepts related to cities, megacities, and sustainable environments. The course also delves into the connection between the environment, health, [...]

Education on climate change, energy and ecological footprint (Coursera)

This course explores key concepts of climate change, such as climate, terrestrial systems, and energy. Their relationships are analyzed, and a diagnosis is proposed to promote school awareness of the short-term and long-term causes and effects of climate change. Additionally, the identification of local and global actions to mitigate [...]

Decision Making and Governance of Natural Disaster Risk (Coursera)

This course will teach you how to manage disaster risks in infrastructure projects. You will learn about the technical and economic feasibility of projects, as well as how to prioritize investments using quantitative indicators and their calculation. You will also learn about the concepts of efficiency and equity, and [...]

Natural Disaster Risk in Infrastructure Projects (Coursera)

In this course, you will learn about the challenges that countries in Latin America and the Caribbean face in the context of natural disasters and climate change, and their consequent impacts on infrastructure projects and socio-economic development.

Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Disaster Risk (Coursera)

This course will teach you how to identify and analyze the risks of natural disasters in infrastructure projects. You will learn about different types of qualitative and quantitative analysis, as well as the methodologies and tools used to conduct these analyses in order to apply the knowledge. You will [...]

Proyecto Final: Diseño y Gestión de Proyectos de Desarrollo (Coursera)

Los proyectos de desarrollo son cruciales para mejorar vidas y acelerar el desarrollo económico y social en América Latina y el Caribe. A lo largo de los tres cursos que componen la Especialización en Diseño y Gestión de Proyectos de Desarrollo has fortalecido tus habilidades para diseñarlos y gestionarlos de manera adecuada con el [...]

Gestión con enfoque en riesgos en proyectos de desarrollo (Coursera)

¿Sabías que cada decisión que tomamos en nuestras acciones diarias implica riesgos? Hasta el mejor de los proyectos está expuesto a imprevistos por lo que aprender a gestionar riesgos es importante para maximizar las oportunidades y reducir las amenazas. Este curso te brindará los conocimientos fundamentales para aprender a gestionar [...]

Diseño de Proyectos de Desarrollo (Coursera)

¿Sabes cómo hacer para que tus proyectos logren los resultados esperados? Un diseño adecuado es el primer paso hacia un proyecto exitoso. Este curso te brindará los conocimientos y herramientas fundamentales para diseñar proyectos de desarrollo sostenibles, evaluables y que cumplan con los objetivos propuestos. [...]