The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is owned by 48 member countries and is the largest source of development financing for Latin America and the Caribbean. It was established in 1959 and lends to governments and agencies in 26 borrowing countries to support economic development, social development, and regional integration. The IDB focuses on eliminating poverty and inequality by providing financing, technical assistance, and knowledge for projects in priority sectors like infrastructure, institutions, and the environment. It is governed by a Board of Governors and Board of Executive Directors and led by a President who oversees day-to-day operations.