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]
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The new IDB Group Country Strategy 2024–2028 for The Bahamas aims to enhance resilience and fully support the government’s Blueprint for Change and National Development Plan to achieve inclusive and sustainable development. The strategy focuses on four key areas:
- Disaster risk management
- Strengthening public sector governance
- Boosting private sector competitiveness
- Promoting human development and citizen security
These priorities incorporate cross-cutting themes including gender and diversity, climate change and environmental sustainability, and institutional capacity and the rule of law.
Country strategies remain valid for one year beyond the stated period, as they remain active throughout the preparation of the following strategy.
IDB Group Country Strategy with The Commonwealth of The Bahamas 2024-2028
| 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 | Implementation | Jan. 15, 2026 |
| 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-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-T1122 | OTHER | OTHER | Support for the Implementation of a National Development Plan for The Bahamas | 120,000.00 | Implementation | Nov. 14, 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 |
| TC8806161 | ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS | COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT | Advisory, Rehab. of Fish Landing Complex | 30,000.00 | Closed | Nov. 9, 1988 |
| TC9407489 | - | - | Ppf: New Providence Transportation II | 150,000.00 | Closed | Aug. 3, 1994 |
- Sector: PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT
- Project Status: Implementation
- Approval Date: Jan. 15, 2026
- Financing: 200,000.00
- Sector: OTHER
- Project Status: Implementation
- Approval Date: Dec. 3, 2025
- Financing: 100,000.00
- Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
- Project Status: Implementation
- Approval Date: Nov. 19, 2025
- Financing: 150,000.00
- Sector: OTHER
- Project Status: Implementation
- Approval Date: Nov. 14, 2025
- Financing: 120,000.00
- 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: ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS
- Project Status: Closed
- Approval Date: Nov. 9, 1988
- Financing: 30,000.00
- Sector: -
- Project Status: Closed
- Approval Date: Aug. 3, 1994
- Financing: 150,000.00
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]
WASHINGTON — Caribbean economies have demonstrated notable resilience in the face of global economic headwinds, according to a new report from the Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group). Strong performance in tourism and energy has anchored regional growth, although significant downside...
The third edition of this joint report captures nearly a decade of evolution in the region’s cybersecurity maturity. WASHINGTON — Countries in Latin America and the Caribbean have made significant progress in strengthening their cybersecurity capacity, but persistent gaps in resources, workforce...
WASHINGTON — The Board of Executive Directors of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved an US$80 million loan to enhance the resilience and sustainability of transport infrastructure and mitigate socioeconomic disruptions caused by recurrent flooding in New Providence, The Bahamas.
This...
Jan 22, 2026
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Jan 29 - 30, 2026
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03:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Trinidad and Tobago - Port of Spain
Feb 02, 2026
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07:00 AM - 08:30 AM
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The new IDB Group Country Strategy 2024–2028 for The Bahamas aims to enhance resilience and fully support the government’s Blueprint for Change and National Development Plan to achieve inclusive and sustainable development. The strategy focuses on four key areas:
- Disaster risk management
- Strengthening public sector governance
- Boosting private sector competitiveness
- Promoting human development and citizen security
These priorities incorporate cross-cutting themes including gender and diversity, climate change and environmental sustainability, and institutional capacity and the rule of law.
Country strategies remain valid for one year beyond the stated period, as they remain active throughout the preparation of the following strategy.
IDB Group Country Strategy with The Commonwealth of The Bahamas 2024-2028
| 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 | Implementation | Jan. 15, 2026 |
| 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 |
| TC7908140 | AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT | SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT | Training in Economy & Administration | 5,440.00 | Closed | Nov. 2, 1979 |
| TC8907232 | REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE | MANAGEMENT FOR DEVELOPMENT RESULTS | Study Preparation, Public Sector | 12,000.00 | Closed | Nov. 14, 1989 |
- Sector: PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT
- Project Status: Implementation
- Approval Date: Jan. 15, 2026
- 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: AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
- Project Status: Closed
- Approval Date: Nov. 2, 1979
- Financing: 5,440.00
- Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
- Project Status: Closed
- Approval Date: Nov. 14, 1989
- Financing: 12,000.00
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