Outside view from the Office

Mission of Office in Asia

To contribute to the strengthening of relations and the building development partnerships between the Bank and member countries in the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region with Japan, the Republic of Korea, and other East Asian countries.

Function of Office in Asia

■ Facilitate liaison between the Bank, Japanese and Korean Governments and the Japanese and Korean business communities.

■ Promote and/or supports the organization of seminars, conferences and dialogues on LAC affairs; paying special attention to the social and economic development situation, prospects, challenges and opportunities of those countries and to the Bank activities in the region.

■ Collaborate with the relevant Bank departments in promoting resources mobilization to enhance the Bank activities in LAC, such as cofinancing, establishment of trust funds and other forms of support from Japan, Korea and other East Asian countries.

■ Inform the Japanese and Korean private sector on trade and investment opportunities in LAC, as well as those business opportunities afforded by Bank-financed opportunities.

■ Provide information and support to the public at large on Bank activities, and operations under processing and in execution, in accordance with the Bank's public disclosure policy.

■ Foster and maintain relationships with the Japanese and Korean media.

■ Inform Bank management on relevant developments in Japan, Korea and other East Asian countries which may have impact on the Bank activities.

■ Assist the Bank's Human Resources Department in the identification of qualified Japanese and Korean staff and consultants for recruitment process.

■ Assist the Bank's president, high level officers and other staff in carrying out official missions in Japan, Korea and other East Asian countries.