GDLab, seeks to fund rigorous academic studies that provide actionable insights to address structural barriers, enhance access to resources and markets, and unlock the growth potential of women-led businesses, driving economic development in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Proposals that analyze one or more of the 26 IDB borrowing member countries will be considered. The proposals must apply rigorous quantitative methods that establish causal relationships using structural models or experimental or quasi-experimental evaluations. Proposals that include qualitative analysis will be considered only to the extent that they serve as input for the implementation of quantitative methods. Proposals that generate actionable public policy recommendations for the public sector, private sector, and multilateral organizations are especially welcome.

The studies funded through this call for proposals will be considered for publication as IDB and IDB Invest knowledge products. This publication will require an external peer review process prior to publication in the IDB working paper series or IDB Invest technical notes series. The studies that receive funding are expected to be published in academic journals. Find out more details by downloading the brochure of this call.