The Inter-American Culture and Development Foundation (ICDF)

The ICDF was created to complement the Inter-American Development Bank’s broader policies, programs and projects, adding a unique and substantial private sector dimension in support of the cultural sector. Its creation also responded to interest expressed by countries in the region that reflected both the need for the preservation of culture and the viability of fundraising strategies in support of cultural projects with significant impact on the socio-economic development of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). more

Strategic Areas

In line with its mission to promote culture as a tool for socio-economic development in the LAC region, the ICDF has defined five strategic areas of work:

i) Cultural industries and tourism

ii) Community and regional museums

iii) Intangible and tangible cultural heritage

iv) Cultural and social entrepreneurs

v) Culture and ICTs for development

These strategic areas share a common thread that includes research and cultural dissemination, institutional strengthening and training, educational programs for children and youth and environmental sustainability.

What's new?

• The ICDF presents its new website for Community Museums !. Find out all the information you need to improve your museum or to open a new one, by visiting: www.museoscomunitarios.org. English version coming soon. 
• GeoAmericas is growing!. Visit the latest updates of this exciting ICDF Portal at: www.geoamericas.org
• The ICDF presents its new website for the Program "Bank of Musical Instruments". Please visit: www.bankofmusicalinstruments.org. You can make your donation today. Your help is instrumental!