The Country Office of Bahamas aims to address key challenges like gender equality, data management, and climate change, enhance resilience and disaster risk management, and support sustainable economic growth.
Overview
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) operates in The Bahamas through appointed Governors who represent the country on the Board of Governors.
For daily operations at the Bank's Washington, D.C. headquarters, The Bahamas shares a seat on the Board of Executive Directors with Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago. This seat is led by an Executive Director elected to a three-year term by the Governors of these countries.
Executive Director: Navita Anganu
ALTERNATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR(S):
- Quinton Charles Lamont Lightbourne
ELECTED BY: Bahamas, Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago
Total Contribution: 5,629,220
Number of votes: 29,683
of the institution's ownership
Address: IDB House
East Bay Street Nassau, Bahamas
P.O. No N-3743
Nassau, Bahamas
Phone number: (1-242) 396-7800
E-mail: [email protected]
- Disaster risk management
- Strengthening public sector governance
- Boosting private sector competitiveness
- Promoting human development and citizen security
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH-T1133 | PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT | MARKET DEVELOPMENT AND FUNCTIONING | Strengthening Institutional Capacity and Market Systems for Climate-Smart Agriculture in The Bahamas | 200,000.00 | Preparation | |
| BH-T1132 | OTHER | OTHER | Carving a Path Towards Impact: Key Factors for Effective Execution in The Bahamas | 100,000.00 | Implementation | Dec. 3, 2025 |
| BH-T1122 | OTHER | OTHER | Support for the Implementation of a National Development Plan for The Bahamas | 120,000.00 | Implementation | Nov. 14, 2025 |
| BH-T1123 | REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE | NATIONAL STATISTICS SYSTEMS AND CENSUSES | Support for the Strengthening of the Bahamas National Statistics Institute | 150,000.00 | Implementation | Nov. 19, 2025 |
| BH-T1124 | FINANCIAL MARKETS | BANKING MARKET DEVELOPMENT | Strengthening Institutional Capacity for the Small Business Development Centre (SBDC) | 200,000.00 | Implementation | Sep. 8, 2025 |
| BH-T1130 | TRANSPORT | AIRPORT INFRASTRUCTURE | Support for Sustainable, Resilient, and Inclusive Airports in The Bahamas | 250,000.00 | Implementation | Oct. 21, 2025 |
| TC8703101 | - | - | Inst.stren., Techn.of Ex-Post Evaluation | 185,000.00 | Closed | Jun. 15, 1988 |
| TC9112161 | - | - | Studies of Infrastructure | 29,000.00 | Closed | Nov. 19, 1991 |
- Sector: PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 200,000.00
- Sector: OTHER
- Project Status: Implementation
- Approval Date: Dec. 3, 2025
- Financing: 100,000.00
- Sector: OTHER
- Project Status: Implementation
- Approval Date: Nov. 14, 2025
- Financing: 120,000.00
- Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
- Project Status: Implementation
- Approval Date: Nov. 19, 2025
- Financing: 150,000.00
- Sector: FINANCIAL MARKETS
- Project Status: Implementation
- Approval Date: Sep. 8, 2025
- Financing: 200,000.00
- Sector: TRANSPORT
- Project Status: Implementation
- Approval Date: Oct. 21, 2025
- Financing: 250,000.00
- Sector: -
- Project Status: Closed
- Approval Date: Jun. 15, 1988
- Financing: 185,000.00
- Sector: -
- Project Status: Closed
- Approval Date: Nov. 19, 1991
- Financing: 29,000.00
Overview
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) operates in The Bahamas through appointed Governors who represent the country on the Board of Governors.
For daily operations at the Bank's Washington, D.C. headquarters, The Bahamas shares a seat on the Board of Executive Directors with Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago. This seat is led by an Executive Director elected to a three-year term by the Governors of these countries.
Executive Director: Navita Anganu
ALTERNATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR(S):
- Quinton Charles Lamont Lightbourne
ELECTED BY: Bahamas, Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago
Total Contribution: 5,629,220
Number of votes: 29,683
of the institution's ownership
Address: IDB House
East Bay Street Nassau, Bahamas
P.O. No N-3743
Nassau, Bahamas
Phone number: (1-242) 396-7800
E-mail: [email protected]
- Disaster risk management
- Strengthening public sector governance
- Boosting private sector competitiveness
- Promoting human development and citizen security
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH-T1133 | PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT | MARKET DEVELOPMENT AND FUNCTIONING | Strengthening Institutional Capacity and Market Systems for Climate-Smart Agriculture in The Bahamas | 200,000.00 | Preparation | |
| BH-T1132 | OTHER | OTHER | Carving a Path Towards Impact: Key Factors for Effective Execution in The Bahamas | 100,000.00 | Implementation | Dec. 3, 2025 |
| BH-T1122 | OTHER | OTHER | Support for the Implementation of a National Development Plan for The Bahamas | 120,000.00 | Implementation | Nov. 14, 2025 |
| BH-T1123 | REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE | NATIONAL STATISTICS SYSTEMS AND CENSUSES | Support for the Strengthening of the Bahamas National Statistics Institute | 150,000.00 | Implementation | Nov. 19, 2025 |
| BH-T1124 | FINANCIAL MARKETS | BANKING MARKET DEVELOPMENT | Strengthening Institutional Capacity for the Small Business Development Centre (SBDC) | 200,000.00 | Implementation | Sep. 8, 2025 |
| BH-T1130 | TRANSPORT | AIRPORT INFRASTRUCTURE | Support for Sustainable, Resilient, and Inclusive Airports in The Bahamas | 250,000.00 | Implementation | Oct. 21, 2025 |
| TC8703101 | - | - | Inst.stren., Techn.of Ex-Post Evaluation | 185,000.00 | Closed | Jun. 15, 1988 |
| TC9112161 | - | - | Studies of Infrastructure | 29,000.00 | Closed | Nov. 19, 1991 |
- Sector: PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 200,000.00
- Sector: OTHER
- Project Status: Implementation
- Approval Date: Dec. 3, 2025
- Financing: 100,000.00
- Sector: OTHER
- Project Status: Implementation
- Approval Date: Nov. 14, 2025
- Financing: 120,000.00
- Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
- Project Status: Implementation
- Approval Date: Nov. 19, 2025
- Financing: 150,000.00
- Sector: FINANCIAL MARKETS
- Project Status: Implementation
- Approval Date: Sep. 8, 2025
- Financing: 200,000.00
- Sector: TRANSPORT
- Project Status: Implementation
- Approval Date: Oct. 21, 2025
- Financing: 250,000.00
- Sector: -
- Project Status: Closed
- Approval Date: Jun. 15, 1988
- Financing: 185,000.00
- Sector: -
- Project Status: Closed
- Approval Date: Nov. 19, 1991
- Financing: 29,000.00
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