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Argentina

Argentina

The national representation of Argentina focuses on supporting the country in promoting sustained economic growth led by the private sector, reducing poverty, and strengthening the sustainability and efficiency of the public sector.

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Country Office
Viviana Alva Smiling - Country Representative - Inter American Development Bank - IDB
Viviana del Carmen Alva Hart
IDB Country Representative in Argentina
[email protected]

 

Overview

 

Argentina is one of the founding member countries of the IDB. Like all the shareholders, Argentina appoints a Governor, who represents the country on the Board of Governors.

For day-to-day business at the Bank's Headquarters in Washington, D.C., Argentina is represented by a chair on the Board of Executive Directors. The chair, shared with Haiti, is headed by an Executive Director, who is elected to a three-year term by the Governors of Argentina and Haiti.

Argentina's representatives at the IDB

Executive Director: Miguel Braun

ALTERNATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR(S):

  • Nicolas Camauer

ELECTED BY: Argentina and Haiti

Total Contribution: 416,331,000

Number of votes: 1,609,577

of the institution's ownership

Address: Esmeralda 130 19° (C1035ABD)

Buenos Aires, Argentina
 

Esmeralda 130 19° (C1035ABD)

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Phone number: (T) (54-11) 4320-1800

E-mail:  [email protected]

IDB Projects Latin America and Caribbean to Grow 2.1% in 2026, Amid Global Uncertainty and Persistent Challenges
WASHINGTON — Latin American and Caribbean economies are projected to grow by an average of 2.1% in 2026, broadly in line with its long-run average, according to the Inter-American Development Bank's (IDB) new macroeconomic report. The analysis underscores the resilience of the region's economies and...
Increasing Competition Could Boost GDP by 11% and Reduce Inequality by 6% in Latin America and the Caribbean, IDB Report Says
WASHINGTON — Latin America and the Caribbean could raise GDP per capita by 11% and reduce inequality by 6% by making markets more competitive, according to a new report by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). The flagship report, “Markets for Development: Improving Lives through Competition,” s...
Argentina to Advance Sustainable Urban Development with IDB Support
WASHINGTON - The Board of Executive Directors of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a Conditional Credit Line for Investment Projects for up to $700 million to help Argentina improve the living environment and sustainable development of its cities.  The program will expand access...
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Mar 11 - 14, 2026
Annual Meetings of the Boards of Governors of the IDB Group
04:30 AM - 06:00 PM
Paraguay - Luque – Greater Asunción
Mar 16, 2026
EconNet | Causal Effects in Matching Mechanisms with Strategically Reported Preferences
08:00 AM - 09:30 AM
United States - Washington, D.C.
Mar 23, 2026
EconNet | A Theory of International Official Lending | Vivian Yue (Emory University)
08:00 AM - 09:30 AM
United States - Washington, D.C.

Videos available in Spanish

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Strategy and Projects

Argentina’s National Strategy for 2025–2028 focuses on three key pillars:

  1. Economic liberalization and productivity: Boosting private investment through regulatory reforms, productive modernization, infrastructure expansion, and integration into the global economy.
  2. Social protection and poverty reduction: Supporting vulnerable populations to reduce poverty, with an emphasis on improving and strengthening social protection systems, health, education, urban conditions, and citizen security.
  3. Fiscal efficiency and sustainability: Supporting fiscal reforms that promote sustainability and the technical and allocative efficiency of public spending, while also strengthening tax administration.

Additionally, the strategy includes institutional strengthening as a cross-cutting axis aimed at improving the efficiency and transparency of the public sector and promoting digitalization and innovation in public management.

National strategies remain valid for one year beyond the indicated period, as they stay active during the preparation of the next strategy.

Argentina and IDB Group Strategic Agreement – Country Strategy 2025 - 2028
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Acceptance of Partial Use of Country Procurement Systems
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Project Number Sector Subsector Project Title Financing Project Status Approval Date
AR-O0039 REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE REFORM AND PUBLIC SECTOR SUPPORT Program for the Transformation of the State - Preparation
AR-L1427 REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE E-GOVERNMENT Program for the Transformation of the State - Preparation
AR-T1430 AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT Operational Support for Rural Development in Argentina and Its Provinces 1,080,000.00 Preparation
AR-T1431 URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING NEIGHBORHOOD UPGRADING Operational Support for Urban Development in Argentina and its provinces 900,000.00 Preparation
AR-L1424 REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE FISCAL POLICY FOR SUSTAINABILITY AND GROWTH Subnational Fiscal Coordination Improvement Program 750,000,000.00 Preparation
AR-O0038 REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE FISCAL POLICY FOR SUSTAINABILITY AND GROWTH Provincial Fiscal Management Strengthening Program - Preparation
AR-T1440 ENERGY NEW POWER DISTRIBUTION & TRANSMISSION PROJECTS Support for the preparation of the Guarantee: Promoting Investments in Strategic Transmission Projects 700,000.00 Preparation
AR-L1430 REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE REFORM AND PUBLIC SECTOR SUPPORT Support for Regulatory Reforms for Competitiveness Program II - Preparation
AR-O0039 Program for the Transformation of the State
  • Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: -
AR-L1427 Program for the Transformation of the State
  • Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: -
AR-T1430 Operational Support for Rural Development in Argentina and Its Provinces
  • Sector: AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 1,080,000.00
AR-T1431 Operational Support for Urban Development in Argentina and its provinces
  • Sector: URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 900,000.00
AR-L1424 Subnational Fiscal Coordination Improvement Program
  • Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 750,000,000.00
AR-O0038 Provincial Fiscal Management Strengthening Program
  • Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: -
AR-T1440 Support for the preparation of the Guarantee: Promoting Investments in Strategic Transmission Projects
  • Sector: ENERGY
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 700,000.00
AR-L1430 Support for Regulatory Reforms for Competitiveness Program II
  • Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: -
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Country Office
Viviana Alva Smiling - Country Representative - Inter American Development Bank - IDB
Viviana del Carmen Alva Hart
IDB Country Representative in Argentina
[email protected]

 

Overview

 

Argentina is one of the founding member countries of the IDB. Like all the shareholders, Argentina appoints a Governor, who represents the country on the Board of Governors.

For day-to-day business at the Bank's Headquarters in Washington, D.C., Argentina is represented by a chair on the Board of Executive Directors. The chair, shared with Haiti, is headed by an Executive Director, who is elected to a three-year term by the Governors of Argentina and Haiti.

Argentina's representatives at the IDB

Executive Director: Miguel Braun

ALTERNATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR(S):

  • Nicolas Camauer

ELECTED BY: Argentina and Haiti

Total Contribution: 416,331,000

Number of votes: 1,609,577

of the institution's ownership

Address: Esmeralda 130 19° (C1035ABD)

Buenos Aires, Argentina
 

Esmeralda 130 19° (C1035ABD)

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Phone number: (T) (54-11) 4320-1800

E-mail:  [email protected]

IDB Projects Latin America and Caribbean to Grow 2.1% in 2026, Amid Global Uncertainty and Persistent Challenges
WASHINGTON — Latin American and Caribbean economies are projected to grow by an average of 2.1% in 2026, broadly in line with its long-run average, according to the Inter-American Development Bank's (IDB) new macroeconomic report. The analysis underscores the resilience of the region's economies and...
Increasing Competition Could Boost GDP by 11% and Reduce Inequality by 6% in Latin America and the Caribbean, IDB Report Says
WASHINGTON — Latin America and the Caribbean could raise GDP per capita by 11% and reduce inequality by 6% by making markets more competitive, according to a new report by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). The flagship report, “Markets for Development: Improving Lives through Competition,” s...
Argentina to Advance Sustainable Urban Development with IDB Support
WASHINGTON - The Board of Executive Directors of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a Conditional Credit Line for Investment Projects for up to $700 million to help Argentina improve the living environment and sustainable development of its cities.  The program will expand access...
Be the first to find out about the IDB news in Argentina!
Subscribe
Mar 11 - 14, 2026
Annual Meetings of the Boards of Governors of the IDB Group
04:30 AM - 06:00 PM
Paraguay - Luque – Greater Asunción
Mar 16, 2026
EconNet | Causal Effects in Matching Mechanisms with Strategically Reported Preferences
08:00 AM - 09:30 AM
United States - Washington, D.C.
Mar 23, 2026
EconNet | A Theory of International Official Lending | Vivian Yue (Emory University)
08:00 AM - 09:30 AM
United States - Washington, D.C.

Videos available in Spanish

Cómo la jornada escolar extendida promueve el desarrollo integral de los estudiantes
Learn More
Capítulo 5 Mujeres Aguas Arriba: Historias de vida en el sector de AyS y Residuos Sólidos.
Learn More
Strategy and Projects

Argentina’s National Strategy for 2025–2028 focuses on three key pillars:

  1. Economic liberalization and productivity: Boosting private investment through regulatory reforms, productive modernization, infrastructure expansion, and integration into the global economy.
  2. Social protection and poverty reduction: Supporting vulnerable populations to reduce poverty, with an emphasis on improving and strengthening social protection systems, health, education, urban conditions, and citizen security.
  3. Fiscal efficiency and sustainability: Supporting fiscal reforms that promote sustainability and the technical and allocative efficiency of public spending, while also strengthening tax administration.

Additionally, the strategy includes institutional strengthening as a cross-cutting axis aimed at improving the efficiency and transparency of the public sector and promoting digitalization and innovation in public management.

National strategies remain valid for one year beyond the indicated period, as they stay active during the preparation of the next strategy.

Argentina and IDB Group Strategic Agreement – Country Strategy 2025 - 2028
Download
Acceptance of Partial Use of Country Procurement Systems
Download
Project Number Sector Subsector Project Title Financing Project Status Approval Date
AR-O0039 REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE REFORM AND PUBLIC SECTOR SUPPORT Program for the Transformation of the State - Preparation
AR-T1431 URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING NEIGHBORHOOD UPGRADING Operational Support for Urban Development in Argentina and its provinces 900,000.00 Preparation
AR-L1427 REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE E-GOVERNMENT Program for the Transformation of the State - Preparation
AR-T1430 AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT Operational Support for Rural Development in Argentina and Its Provinces 1,080,000.00 Preparation
AR-L1424 REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE FISCAL POLICY FOR SUSTAINABILITY AND GROWTH Subnational Fiscal Coordination Improvement Program 750,000,000.00 Preparation
AR-O0038 REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE FISCAL POLICY FOR SUSTAINABILITY AND GROWTH Provincial Fiscal Management Strengthening Program - Preparation
AR-T1440 ENERGY NEW POWER DISTRIBUTION & TRANSMISSION PROJECTS Support for the preparation of the Guarantee: Promoting Investments in Strategic Transmission Projects 700,000.00 Preparation
AR-L1430 REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE REFORM AND PUBLIC SECTOR SUPPORT Support for Regulatory Reforms for Competitiveness Program II - Preparation
AR-O0039 Program for the Transformation of the State
  • Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: -
AR-T1431 Operational Support for Urban Development in Argentina and its provinces
  • Sector: URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 900,000.00
AR-L1427 Program for the Transformation of the State
  • Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: -
AR-T1430 Operational Support for Rural Development in Argentina and Its Provinces
  • Sector: AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 1,080,000.00
AR-L1424 Subnational Fiscal Coordination Improvement Program
  • Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 750,000,000.00
AR-O0038 Provincial Fiscal Management Strengthening Program
  • Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: -
AR-T1440 Support for the preparation of the Guarantee: Promoting Investments in Strategic Transmission Projects
  • Sector: ENERGY
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 700,000.00
AR-L1430 Support for Regulatory Reforms for Competitiveness Program II
  • Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: -
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