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IDB

American  
  1. industrial development bond.


IDB British  

abbreviation

  1. illicit diamond buying

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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At issue is the number of contracts the IDB awards to Chinese firms relative to its meager share of the bank, which hovers around 0.1%.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 25, 2023

The IDB is a non-commercial development bank made up of member countries.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 25, 2023

Headquartered in Washington, the IDB is a key investor in Latin America and the Caribbean, responsible for $23.4 billion in financial commitments in 2021 and hundreds of infrastructure, health and tourism projects.

From Reuters ● Nov. 20, 2022

IDB shareholders have underscored the importance of rebuilding trust in the institution after Claver-Carone's rocky, nearly two-year tenure.

From Reuters ● Nov. 20, 2022

This comes nearly two months after the IDB approved the loan, noting the country needed adequate management for tourist destinations and a legislative environmental framework to improve access to drinking water and waste services.

From Reuters ● Nov. 16, 2022

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