From 20 to 22 May 2026, Asunción will host the 56th General Assembly of the Latin American Association of Development Financing Institutions (ALIDE). The event will bring together more than 200 participants from over 80 institutions and 30 countries. Paraguay will position itself at the centre of regional discussions on development banking, financial inclusion, and sustainable investment. The banking summit will gather financial authorities, multilateral organisations, and economic leaders from across Latin America and beyond.
Asunción becomes a financial hub for three days
The Assembly will take place at the Gran Hotel Bourbon Asunción and will include plenary sessions, side events, panels, and high-level meetings. Delegates will discuss strategies to strengthen development banking across the region. At the same time, the programme also includes extensive networking opportunities between institutions and policymakers. Paraguay’s hosting role reflects its growing relevance in regional financial cooperation and institutional development. It will serve as a platform to highlight Paraguay’s role in regional economic dialogue. Officials expect stronger cooperation and investment opportunities to emerge from the meetings.
Focus on sustainability and innovation
Discussions will focus on attracting productive investment, sustainable finance, and climate-resilient infrastructure. Innovation in financial technology and capital markets will also feature prominently. Additionally, apecial attention will be given to financial inclusion and gender-focused financing initiatives. Experts will examine new tools designed to support inclusive growth across Latin America and the Caribbean. Experts from across the continent are expected to share policy recommendations and case studies. The programme will also address long-term resilience in regional financial systems.
ALIDE Awards and regional cooperation
The event will also host the ALIDE 2026 Awards, recognising best practices in development banking. Categories will include innovation, sustainability, social responsibility, and support for women entrepreneurs. ALIDE, established in 1968, brings together development finance institutions from across Latin America, the Caribbean, and several extra-regional countries. The General Assembly remains a key platform for cooperation and knowledge exchange in the sector. The awards aim to showcase innovative projects that strengthen development impact across member countries. Therefore, the banking summit reinforces cooperation between public institutions and international development organisations.
More information on accreditation, agenda, and activities can be found at: ALIDE 56th Assembly.
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