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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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The move by IDB follows efforts by China to increase its influence in Latin America, through increased direct lending to Latin American governments and boosting trade ties to resource-rich South American countries.

From Reuters Nov. 3, 2023

IDB Invest is owned by its 48 member countries, 26 of which are in the Latin American and Caribbean region.

From Reuters Oct. 11, 2023

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

From Seattle Times Jul. 25, 2023

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

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

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