SUMMA is a leading brand in the field of research and innovation in education for Latin America and the Caribbean. Established in 2016 by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), SUMMA collaborates with the Ministries of Education in 21 countries across the region. Their mission is to address the educational gaps by generating rigorous comparative knowledge and evidence, implementing effective and scalable innovations, and fostering networks of collaboration and knowledge dissemination.

SUMMA offers a range of platforms and tools to support their work. The Map of Innovations is an online platform that identifies and disseminates successful educational innovations from Latin America, the Caribbean, and other parts of the world. The Effective Educational Practices tool synthesizes high-quality international and Latin American academic evidence to support decision-making in education.

Additionally, SUMMA provides the Edudata platform, an online tool that showcases educational, social, and economic indicators to highlight gaps, progress, and policy alternatives in the region. Through their various initiatives and projects, SUMMA aims to improve the quality and equity of education, promote innovative practices, and enhance the educational systems in Latin America and the Caribbean. With a strong network of strategic partners, organizations, and researchers, SUMMA is at the forefront of driving positive change in education