The Country Office of Argentina focuses on assisting the most vulnerable segments of the population affected by the economic crisis and COVID-19 pandemic, while also helping to stabilize the macroeconomic environment and fostering an agenda of economic recovery and sustained poverty reduction.
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.
Executive Director: Miguel Braun
ALTERNATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR(S):
- Nicolas Camauer
ELECTED BY: Argentina and Haiti
Total Contribution: 353,907,000
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: BIDArgentina@iadb.org
Videos available in Spanish
Argentina's National Strategy for 2021-2023 focuses on four key strategic areas:
- Poverty Reduction and Social Protection: Support for the most vulnerable populations.
- Economic Recovery and Productive Development 4.0: Driving innovation and growth in industries.
- Macroeconomic Stability and Effectiveness of Public Policies: Ensuring sustainable economic practices and efficient governance.
- Digital Transformation: Integrating technology for overall development.
Each area addresses important challenges such as gender equality, diversity, and environmental sustainability.
Country strategies remain valid for one year beyond the stated period, as they remain active throughout the preparation of the following strategy.
| Project Number | Sector | Subsector | Project Title | Financing | Project Status | Approval Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR-T1397 | TRANSPORT | RAILWAYS | Private investment and deregulation for the modernization of transportation in Argentina | 600,000.00 | Preparation | |
| AR-L1411 | HEALTH | HEALTH SYSTEM STRENGTHENING | Strengthening Program for the National Institute of Social Services for Retirees and Pensioners | - | Preparation | |
| AR-T1414 | EDUCATION | LITERACY & NUMERACY | Knowledge Exchange between Chile and Argentina on Federal Policy for Enhancing Early Literacy | 19,780.00 | Preparation | |
| AR-L1415 | REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE | FISCAL POLICY FOR SUSTAINABILITY AND GROWTH | Macroeconomic Stability Support Program | 500,000,000.00 | Closed | May. 7, 2025 |
| AR-L1413 | REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE | REFORM AND PUBLIC SECTOR SUPPORT | Support for Regulatory Reforms for Competitiveness Program | 400,000,000.00 | Preparation | |
| AR-T1421 | ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS | IMMEDIATE RESPONSE TO EMERGENCY | Emergency support due floods in Bahia Blanca Municipality | 200,000.00 | Implementation | Apr. 22, 2025 |
| AR-T1405 | TRADE | EXPORT AND INVESTMENT PROMOTION | Support in the implementation and evaluation of reforms to facilitate foreign trade and in the development of the national strategy for the internationalization of the knowledge economy | 400,000.00 | Preparation | |
| AR-T1404 | EDUCATION | TEACHER EDUCATION &EFFECTIVENESS | Smart Spending in Education | 270,000.00 | Preparation |
- Sector: TRANSPORT
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 600,000.00
- Sector: HEALTH
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: -
- Sector: EDUCATION
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 19,780.00
- Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
- Project Status: Closed
- Approval Date: May. 7, 2025
- Financing: 500,000,000.00
- Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 400,000,000.00
- Sector: ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS
- Project Status: Implementation
- Approval Date: Apr. 22, 2025
- Financing: 200,000.00
- Sector: TRADE
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 400,000.00
- Sector: EDUCATION
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 270,000.00
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.
Executive Director: Miguel Braun
ALTERNATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR(S):
- Nicolas Camauer
ELECTED BY: Argentina and Haiti
Total Contribution: 353,907,000
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: BIDArgentina@iadb.org
Videos available in Spanish
Argentina's National Strategy for 2021-2023 focuses on four key strategic areas:
- Poverty Reduction and Social Protection: Support for the most vulnerable populations.
- Economic Recovery and Productive Development 4.0: Driving innovation and growth in industries.
- Macroeconomic Stability and Effectiveness of Public Policies: Ensuring sustainable economic practices and efficient governance.
- Digital Transformation: Integrating technology for overall development.
Each area addresses important challenges such as gender equality, diversity, and environmental sustainability.
Country strategies remain valid for one year beyond the stated period, as they remain active throughout the preparation of the following strategy.
| Project Number | Sector | Subsector | Project Title | Financing | Project Status | Approval Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR-T1397 | TRANSPORT | RAILWAYS | Private investment and deregulation for the modernization of transportation in Argentina | 600,000.00 | Preparation | |
| AR-L1411 | HEALTH | HEALTH SYSTEM STRENGTHENING | Strengthening Program for the National Institute of Social Services for Retirees and Pensioners | - | Preparation | |
| AR-T1414 | EDUCATION | LITERACY & NUMERACY | Knowledge Exchange between Chile and Argentina on Federal Policy for Enhancing Early Literacy | 19,780.00 | Preparation | |
| AR-L1415 | REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE | FISCAL POLICY FOR SUSTAINABILITY AND GROWTH | Macroeconomic Stability Support Program | 500,000,000.00 | Closed | May. 7, 2025 |
| AR-L1413 | REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE | REFORM AND PUBLIC SECTOR SUPPORT | Support for Regulatory Reforms for Competitiveness Program | 400,000,000.00 | Preparation | |
| AR-T1421 | ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS | IMMEDIATE RESPONSE TO EMERGENCY | Emergency support due floods in Bahia Blanca Municipality | 200,000.00 | Implementation | Apr. 22, 2025 |
| AR-T1405 | TRADE | EXPORT AND INVESTMENT PROMOTION | Support in the implementation and evaluation of reforms to facilitate foreign trade and in the development of the national strategy for the internationalization of the knowledge economy | 400,000.00 | Preparation | |
| AR-T1404 | EDUCATION | TEACHER EDUCATION &EFFECTIVENESS | Smart Spending in Education | 270,000.00 | Preparation |
- Sector: TRANSPORT
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 600,000.00
- Sector: HEALTH
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: -
- Sector: EDUCATION
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 19,780.00
- Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
- Project Status: Closed
- Approval Date: May. 7, 2025
- Financing: 500,000,000.00
- Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 400,000,000.00
- Sector: ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS
- Project Status: Implementation
- Approval Date: Apr. 22, 2025
- Financing: 200,000.00
- Sector: TRADE
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 400,000.00
- Sector: EDUCATION
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 270,000.00
The Board of Governors is the highest authority responsible for the governance of the IDB.
The Board is responsible for the conduct of the operations of the Bank, and for this purpose may exercise all the powers delegated to it by the Board of Governors.
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