Our priorities and areas of action
The Update to the Institutional Strategy 2016-2019 (UIS) approved by the Governors in March 2015, addresses emerging challenges in the Region and,thus, establishes what the organization should focus on over the next four years. The UIS identifies three main development challenges:
- Social exclusion and inequality
- Low productivity and innovation
- Lack of regional economic integration
The UIS also identifies three cross-cutting issues that need to be considered when addressing each of the three development challenges mentioned above:
- Gender equality and diversity
- Climate change and environmental sustainability
- Institutional capacity and the rule of law
In addition, the UIS presents a list of six principles underlying the Bank's work with the region. These principles are:
- Responsiveness
- Multi-sectorality
- Effectiveness and efficiency
- Leverage and partnerships
- Innovation and knowledge
- Strategic alignment
Useful links:
Summary of the Update to the Institutional Strategy 2016-2019