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:
ALTERNATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR(S):
ELECTED BY:
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-T1141 | REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE | REFORM AND PUBLIC SECTOR SUPPORT | Institutional Strengthening for Public Financial and Asset Management in The Bahamas | 130,000.00 | Preparation | |
| BH-T1134 | TRANSPORT | TRANSPORT NETWORKS CONNECTIVITY | Support for Execution of Transport Sector Projects in The Bahamas | 500,000.00 | Preparation | |
| BH-T1138 | TRADE | TRADE AND INVESTMENT AGREEMENTS AND REGULATIONS | Design and Implementation of a National Trade Strategy for The Bahamas: Building Economic Resilience and Reducing the Cost of Living | 200,000.00 | Preparation | |
| BH-T1143 | WATER AND SANITATION | SANITATION RURAL AND PERI-URBAN | Development of a Master Plan for Waste Water and Solid Waste for The Bahamas | 1,000,000.00 | Preparation | |
| BH-L1064 | URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING | HOUSING | Sustainable Housing Opportunities for Urban Transformation | - | Preparation | |
| BH-T1144 | PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT | ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT, CLUSTERS AND INNOVATION | Support for the development of the blue economy in The Bahamas | 340,000.00 | Preparation | |
| BH-T1136 | EDUCATION | SECONDARY EDUCATION | Strengthening Digital and Data-Driven Education Systems in The Bahamas | 150,000.00 | Implementation | Jun. 1, 2026 |
| BH-T1137 | OTHER | OTHER | Action Plan C&D | 274,445.00 | Implementation | Jan. 5, 2026 |
- Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 130,000.00
- Sector: TRANSPORT
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 500,000.00
- Sector: TRADE
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 200,000.00
- Sector: WATER AND SANITATION
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 1,000,000.00
- Sector: URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: -
- Sector: PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 340,000.00
- Sector: EDUCATION
- Project Status: Implementation
- Approval Date: Jun. 1, 2026
- Financing: 150,000.00
- Sector: OTHER
- Project Status: Implementation
- Approval Date: Jan. 5, 2026
- Financing: 274,445.00
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:
ALTERNATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR(S):
ELECTED BY:
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]
The contest is accepting submissions until June 5, 2026
WASHINGTON – The Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group) has kicked off the ninth Superheroes of Development contest in this World Cup year, tapping into the spirit of the world’s most popular sport to recognize the teams that, project...
New analysis charts path to scaling investment and bolstering sustainable resilience across the CaribbeanPORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago — Greater investment is needed for Caribbean countries to strengthen resilience, close infrastructure gaps and achieve sustainable growth, according to a new...
Program's two-year milestone yields new actions on cybersecurity, capital markets, and fiscal research
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago — The Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group) launched three key regional initiatives on cybersecurity, capital-market integration, and fiscal policy...
Jun 08, 2026
EconNet | The Effects of Transitory, Permanent, and Anticipated U.S. Import Tariff Shocks
08:00 AM - 09:30 AM
United States - Washington, D.C.
Jun 09, 2026
Launch Event: The World of Public Employment Services 2026
05:00 AM - 07:00 AM
United States - Washington, D.C.
Jun 10 - 11, 2026
Regional Malaria Elimination Initiative
05:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Dominican Republic - Outro
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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-T1141 | REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE | REFORM AND PUBLIC SECTOR SUPPORT | Institutional Strengthening for Public Financial and Asset Management in The Bahamas | 130,000.00 | Preparation | |
| BH-T1134 | TRANSPORT | TRANSPORT NETWORKS CONNECTIVITY | Support for Execution of Transport Sector Projects in The Bahamas | 500,000.00 | Preparation | |
| BH-T1138 | TRADE | TRADE AND INVESTMENT AGREEMENTS AND REGULATIONS | Design and Implementation of a National Trade Strategy for The Bahamas: Building Economic Resilience and Reducing the Cost of Living | 200,000.00 | Preparation | |
| BH-T1143 | WATER AND SANITATION | SANITATION RURAL AND PERI-URBAN | Development of a Master Plan for Waste Water and Solid Waste for The Bahamas | 1,000,000.00 | Preparation | |
| BH-L1064 | URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING | HOUSING | Sustainable Housing Opportunities for Urban Transformation | - | Preparation | |
| BH-T1144 | PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT | ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT, CLUSTERS AND INNOVATION | Support for the development of the blue economy in The Bahamas | 340,000.00 | Preparation | |
| BH-T1136 | EDUCATION | SECONDARY EDUCATION | Strengthening Digital and Data-Driven Education Systems in The Bahamas | 150,000.00 | Implementation | Jun. 1, 2026 |
| BH-T1137 | OTHER | OTHER | Action Plan C&D | 274,445.00 | Implementation | Jan. 5, 2026 |
- Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 130,000.00
- Sector: TRANSPORT
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 500,000.00
- Sector: TRADE
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 200,000.00
- Sector: WATER AND SANITATION
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 1,000,000.00
- Sector: URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: -
- Sector: PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 340,000.00
- Sector: EDUCATION
- Project Status: Implementation
- Approval Date: Jun. 1, 2026
- Financing: 150,000.00
- Sector: OTHER
- Project Status: Implementation
- Approval Date: Jan. 5, 2026
- Financing: 274,445.00
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