IDB Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct 2025

Our people are committed and passionate about improving lives in Latin America and the Caribbean, and they get to do what they love in a diverse, collaborative and stimulating work environment. At the IDB, we’re committed to improving lives. Since 1959, we’ve been a leading source of long-term financing for economic, social, and institutional development in Latin America and the Caribbean. We do more than lending though. We partner with our 48-member countries to provide Latin America and the Caribbean with cutting-edge research about relevant development issues, policy advice to inform their decisions, and technical assistance to improve on the planning and execution of projects. For this, we need people who not only have the right skills but also are passionate about improving lives.

Learning objectives

• Understand what’s new and different in the updated Code.
• Recognize your role and responsibilities under the Code and what it means to live our Core Values of respect, inclusion, integrity and accountability in practice.
• Know where to go if you have questions or need

Learning experience and activities

Self-guided virtual learning included:

• Text and multimedia presentations that introduce key concepts about new IDB Code of Ethics.
• Interactive knowledge checks within lessons to evaluate comprehension.
• Final quiz.

Course content

This course presents the main changes in the IDB Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, which was updated in 2025. Through practical examples and workplace scenarios, it highlights IDB new core values: respect, inclusion, integrity, and accountability. The content helps clarify the individual’s role within the institutional ethical framework and provides guidance on where to find resources for questions or support.

Assessment

This badge has been issued after the recipient successfully completed the course and passed a final quiz, earning a grade of 80% or higher with an unlimited number of attempts.

Estimated learning effort

It took approximately 30 minutes to complete this course.

Badge type

Completion Badge