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The Bahamas

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.

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Shirley Gayle
IDB Country Representative in Bahamas
[email protected]

 

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.

The Bahamas' representatives at the IDB

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]

IDB and Caribbean Governors Discuss Reforms and Initiatives for Impact and Scale
Governors agree on next steps for ONE Caribbean regional integration program. NASSAU, The Bahamas – The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) held its XIII Annual Consultation with the governors of Caribbean member countries on February 2-3 in Nassau, The Bahamas. The gathering was part of...
Remarks by President Ilan Goldfajn on the Occasion of the XIII Annual Consultation with Caribbean Governors of the Inter-American Development Bank
As prepared for delivery Introduction  Good morning.  The Honorable Philip Davis, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, Minister Halkitis, Distinguished Governors, Heads of Delegation and Members of the Delegations;  Executive Directors of the Inter-American Development Bank and IDB Invest, ...
IDB and The Bahamas Sign Agreement to Upgrade Potable Water Supply and Sanitation Services
NASSAU, The Bahamas – The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) signed an agreement with The Bahamas to enhance the water supply coverage, service quality, operational efficiency, and financial performance of the Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC).Prime Minister Philip Edward Davis, WSC Executive...
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Jun 10, 2025
The Gains from Foreign Multinationals in an Economy with Distortions
08:30 AM - 10:00 AM
United States of America - Washington, D.C.
Jun 11, 2025
Webinar 1: Territorial Reconversion
06:00 AM - 07:30 AM
Jun 11, 2025
Direito de reclamar: Mecanismos de reclamação sobre projetos com financiamento internacional
07:00 AM - 08:00 AM
Brazil - Otro
Partnering for a Resilient Caribbean
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The Bahamas’ Window to the World
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A sustainable urban future for Nassau: an ideathon to empower young people in the Bahamas
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Development with impact: improving lives in The Bahamas
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Urban development: improving lives in Nassau, Bahamas, through participatory planning
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What is a climate resilient coastal management and infrastructure program? The case of The Bahamas
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Strategy and Projects
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:
 
  1. Disaster risk management
  2. Strengthening public sector governance
  3. Boosting private sector competitiveness
  4. 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.   

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IDB Group Country Strategy with The Commonwealth of The Bahamas 2024-2028
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Project Number Sector Subsector Project Title Financing Project Status Approval Date
TC8202484 FINANCIAL MARKETS BANKING MARKET DEVELOPMENT Strength. of the Bahamas Development Bk 80,000.00 Closed Dec. 1, 1982
TC9003295 ENERGY ENERGY Dendrothermal Plants in Andros y Abaco 740,000.00 Cancelled Jul. 24, 1991
TC9909021 - - Huricane Floyd Damage Assessment 30,000.00 Closed Oct. 1, 1999
TC8803505 - - Prepar.of Support Docum., Loan Request 30,000.00 Closed May. 31, 1988
TC9207136 REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE REFORM AND PUBLIC SECTOR SUPPORT Macroeconomic Planning Mi. of Finance 30,000.00 Closed Dec. 29, 1992
TC7902142 ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS FOREST RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Plan of Forestry Administ. & Training 690,000.00 Closed Apr. 25, 1984
TC8906424 - - Study, New Providence Transportat. Plan 5,000.00 Closed Sep. 28, 1989
TC9604499 ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS Environmental Regulatory Reform 12,500.00 Closed Jun. 5, 1996
TC8202484 Strength. of the Bahamas Development Bk
  • Sector: FINANCIAL MARKETS
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: Dec. 1, 1982
  • Financing: 80,000.00
TC9003295 Dendrothermal Plants in Andros y Abaco
  • Sector: ENERGY
  • Project Status: Cancelled
  • Approval Date: Jul. 24, 1991
  • Financing: 740,000.00
TC9909021 Huricane Floyd Damage Assessment
  • Sector: -
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: Oct. 1, 1999
  • Financing: 30,000.00
TC8803505 Prepar.of Support Docum., Loan Request
  • Sector: -
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: May. 31, 1988
  • Financing: 30,000.00
TC9207136 Macroeconomic Planning Mi. of Finance
  • Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: Dec. 29, 1992
  • Financing: 30,000.00
TC7902142 Plan of Forestry Administ. & Training
  • Sector: ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: Apr. 25, 1984
  • Financing: 690,000.00
TC8906424 Study, New Providence Transportat. Plan
  • Sector: -
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: Sep. 28, 1989
  • Financing: 5,000.00
TC9604499 Environmental Regulatory Reform
  • Sector: ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: Jun. 5, 1996
  • Financing: 12,500.00
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Shirley Gayle Profile photo - About Us - Inter American Development Bank - IDB
Shirley Gayle
IDB Country Representative in Bahamas
[email protected]

 

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.

The Bahamas' representatives at the IDB

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]

IDB and Caribbean Governors Discuss Reforms and Initiatives for Impact and Scale
Governors agree on next steps for ONE Caribbean regional integration program. NASSAU, The Bahamas – The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) held its XIII Annual Consultation with the governors of Caribbean member countries on February 2-3 in Nassau, The Bahamas. The gathering was part of...
Remarks by President Ilan Goldfajn on the Occasion of the XIII Annual Consultation with Caribbean Governors of the Inter-American Development Bank
As prepared for delivery Introduction  Good morning.  The Honorable Philip Davis, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, Minister Halkitis, Distinguished Governors, Heads of Delegation and Members of the Delegations;  Executive Directors of the Inter-American Development Bank and IDB Invest, ...
IDB and The Bahamas Sign Agreement to Upgrade Potable Water Supply and Sanitation Services
NASSAU, The Bahamas – The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) signed an agreement with The Bahamas to enhance the water supply coverage, service quality, operational efficiency, and financial performance of the Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC).Prime Minister Philip Edward Davis, WSC Executive...
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Jun 10, 2025
The Gains from Foreign Multinationals in an Economy with Distortions
08:30 AM - 10:00 AM
United States of America - Washington, D.C.
Jun 11, 2025
Webinar 1: Territorial Reconversion
06:00 AM - 07:30 AM
Jun 11, 2025
Direito de reclamar: Mecanismos de reclamação sobre projetos com financiamento internacional
07:00 AM - 08:00 AM
Brazil - Otro
Partnering for a Resilient Caribbean
Learn More
The Bahamas’ Window to the World
Learn More
A sustainable urban future for Nassau: an ideathon to empower young people in the Bahamas
Learn More
Development with impact: improving lives in The Bahamas
Learn More
Urban development: improving lives in Nassau, Bahamas, through participatory planning
Learn More
What is a climate resilient coastal management and infrastructure program? The case of The Bahamas
Learn More
Strategy and Projects
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:
 
  1. Disaster risk management
  2. Strengthening public sector governance
  3. Boosting private sector competitiveness
  4. 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.   

hands
IDB Group Country Strategy with The Commonwealth of The Bahamas 2024-2028
Download
Project Number Sector Subsector Project Title Financing Project Status Approval Date
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
TC7804182 FINANCIAL MARKETS BANKING MARKET DEVELOPMENT Streng. of the Bahamas National Bank 57,990.00 Closed Oct. 18, 1978
TC8905153 - - Preparation of Study, Road Maintenance 25,000.00 Closed Jul. 12, 1989
TC9507065 HEALTH HEALTH Management of Health Delivery Systems 6,000.00 Cancelled Jul. 28, 1995
TC8101313 REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE REFORM AND PUBLIC SECTOR SUPPORT Strengthening, Bahamas Development Bank 82,000.00 Closed Nov. 2, 1981
TC9003261 - - Inst.strengh.of Ministry Works and Lands 19,500.00 Closed May. 31, 1990
TC9811276 HEALTH HEALTH Implementation Health Sector Boards 38,000.00 Closed Nov. 6, 1998
TC8703101 Inst.stren., Techn.of Ex-Post Evaluation
  • Sector: -
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: Jun. 15, 1988
  • Financing: 185,000.00
TC9112161 Studies of Infrastructure
  • Sector: -
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: Nov. 19, 1991
  • Financing: 29,000.00
TC7804182 Streng. of the Bahamas National Bank
  • Sector: FINANCIAL MARKETS
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: Oct. 18, 1978
  • Financing: 57,990.00
TC8905153 Preparation of Study, Road Maintenance
  • Sector: -
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: Jul. 12, 1989
  • Financing: 25,000.00
TC9507065 Management of Health Delivery Systems
  • Sector: HEALTH
  • Project Status: Cancelled
  • Approval Date: Jul. 28, 1995
  • Financing: 6,000.00
TC8101313 Strengthening, Bahamas Development Bank
  • Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: Nov. 2, 1981
  • Financing: 82,000.00
TC9003261 Inst.strengh.of Ministry Works and Lands
  • Sector: -
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: May. 31, 1990
  • Financing: 19,500.00
TC9811276 Implementation Health Sector Boards
  • Sector: HEALTH
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: Nov. 6, 1998
  • Financing: 38,000.00
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