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We are the main source of financing for development in Latin America and the Caribbean, and we work together with our member countries on improving lives.  

We work to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Through financial and technical support for countries working to reduce poverty and inequality, we help improve health and education, and advance infrastructure.

The Office of Evaluation and Oversight, established in 1999 as an independent evaluation office, OVE evaluates the performance and development effectiveness of the activities of the IDB Group.

The Development Effectiveness Overview (DEO) is an annual report produced by the IDB Group to share the results and impact of its work in Latin America and the Caribbean. It showcases the IDB Group's contributions towards the development of its 26 borrowing member countries in the region and the Sustainable Development Goals, as well as progress against key institutional metrics in its Corporate Results Framework.