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The Country Office of Brazil supports efforts to achieve sustainable economic growth through increased competitiveness and productivity, with a government capable of efficiently providing public services for Brazilians, and it also addresses challenges related to gender and diversity.

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Annette Bettina Killmer portrait - Inter American Development Bank IDB - Country Offices
Annette Bettina Killmer
IDB Country Representative in Brazil
[email protected]

 

Overview

 

Brazil is among the founding member countries of the IDB. As with all shareholders, Brazil appoints a Governor who represents the country on the Board of Governors.

At the Bank's headquarters in Washington, D.C., Brazil holds a seat on the Board of Executive Directors. This position is shared with Suriname and is led by an Executive Director elected to a three-year term by the Governors of Brazil and Suriname.

BRAZIL'S REPRESENTATIVES AT THE IDB

Executive Director:

ALTERNATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR(S):

ELECTED BY:

Total Contribution: 358,626,000

Number of votes: 1,609,577

of the institution's ownership

Address: Setor de Embaixadas Norte Quadra 802

Conjunto F Lote 39 - Asa Norte. Brasília - DF, Brazil

Alameda Santos, 2300 Ed. Haddock Santos

2 andar Bairro Cerqueira Cesar. Sao Paulo - SP, Brazil

Phone number: (55-61) 3317-4200

E-mail:  [email protected]

Brazil’s Maranhão State to Improve Fiscal Sustainability with IDB Support
WASHINGTON — The Board of Executive Directors of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved a $52.9 million loan for the state of Maranhão in Brazil to strengthen fiscal revenue and public expenditure management. The operation will modernize Maranhão’s fiscal management by aligning systems...
Ninth Superheroes of Development Contest Channels a World Cup Spirit
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...
IDB Approves First Guarantee to Improve Access to Healthcare in Brazil, for a Hospital in Mato Grosso do Sul
WASHINGTON — The Board of Executive Directors of the Inter‑American Development Bank (IDB) approved the first guarantee aimed at expanding health services in Brazil, in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, for an $80 million project under a public-private partnership (PPP). This innovative financial...
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Jun 04, 2026
Governance & Development Seminars | Reorganizing Work: Technology Adaptation in a Bank
08:00 AM - 09:30 AM
United States - Washington, D.C.
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.

Videos available in Portuguese

Aula 1: “Cidades Inteligentes no Brasil: Perspectivas e Experiências de Líderes Municipais”
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Fórum de Prefeitos 2023: Financiando o desenvolvimento sustentável das cidades
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Arte sem barreiras: Inclusão e acessibilidade nas indústrias criativas
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Strategy and Projects

Brazil’s country strategy for 2024-2027 is designed around three strategic pillars:

  1. Enabling the Green Transition and Strengthening Climate Resilience.
  2. Accelerating Growth Through Strong Institutions and Enhanced Productivity.
  3. Advancing a New Social Agenda for a Prosperous and Inclusive Country.

Additionally, the strategy provides cross-cutting support for challenges related to: (a) Gender Equality and the Inclusion of Diverse Population Groups; (b) Climate Action; and (c) Institutional Capacity, Rule of Law, and Citizen Security. The IDB Group has been mainstreaming environmental, climate, gender and diversity, and institutional capacity issues in its operations in Brazil.

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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Brazil and IDB Group Strategic Agreement – Country Strategy 2024-2027
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Project Number Sector Subsector Project Title Financing Project Status Approval Date
BR-G1033 OTHER OTHER Building a restoration economy: Advancing large-scale forest and biodiversity restoration 2,900,000.00 Preparation
BR-L1688 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ICT (INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY) Program for Financing the Modernization of Brazilian Free-to-Air TV 3.0 Technology to Expand Access to Digital Services - Preparation
BR-T1703 OTHER OTHER Building a restoration economy: Advancing large-scale forest and biodiversity restoration 1,150,000.00 Preparation
BR-L1684 REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE MODERNIZATION & ADMINIST OFJUSTICE Project for the Modernization and Institutional Strengthening of the Public Prosecutor’s Office of Pernambuco for Combating Organized Crime and Promoting Environmental Sustainability 25,000,000.00 Preparation
BR-L1655 REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE FISCAL POLICY FOR SUSTAINABILITY AND GROWTH Project of Fiscal Quality of the State of Piauí 540,000,000.00 Preparation
BR-L1660 FINANCIAL MARKETS CAPITAL MARKET DEVELOPMENT Paraná Empreendedor – Promoting Sustainable Development in Paraná through the Expansion of Productive Credit for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) in the Post-Pandemic Context. 62,500,000.00 Preparation
BR-T1726 TRANSPORT PUBLIC TRANSPORT (BUS / TRAIN / CABLE). INFRASTRUCTURE AND EQUIPMENT Technical support for promoting sustainable transport in Brazil. 700,000.00 Preparation
BR-G1032 OTHER OTHER Courageous Land: Empowering Communities Through Smart Agroforestry for Conservation and Restoration 1,000,000.00 Preparation
BR-G1033 Building a restoration economy: Advancing large-scale forest and biodiversity restoration
  • Sector: OTHER
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 2,900,000.00
BR-L1688 Program for Financing the Modernization of Brazilian Free-to-Air TV 3.0 Technology to Expand Access to Digital Services
  • Sector: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: -
BR-T1703 Building a restoration economy: Advancing large-scale forest and biodiversity restoration
  • Sector: OTHER
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 1,150,000.00
BR-L1684 Project for the Modernization and Institutional Strengthening of the Public Prosecutor’s Office of Pernambuco for Combating Organized Crime and Promoting Environmental Sustainability
  • Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 25,000,000.00
BR-L1655 Project of Fiscal Quality of the State of Piauí
  • Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 540,000,000.00
BR-L1660 Paraná Empreendedor – Promoting Sustainable Development in Paraná through the Expansion of Productive Credit for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) in the Post-Pandemic Context.
  • Sector: FINANCIAL MARKETS
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 62,500,000.00
BR-T1726 Technical support for promoting sustainable transport in Brazil.
  • Sector: TRANSPORT
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 700,000.00
BR-G1032 Courageous Land: Empowering Communities Through Smart Agroforestry for Conservation and Restoration
  • Sector: OTHER
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 1,000,000.00
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Country Office
Annette Bettina Killmer portrait - Inter American Development Bank IDB - Country Offices
Annette Bettina Killmer
IDB Country Representative in Brazil
[email protected]

 

Overview

 

Brazil is among the founding member countries of the IDB. As with all shareholders, Brazil appoints a Governor who represents the country on the Board of Governors.

At the Bank's headquarters in Washington, D.C., Brazil holds a seat on the Board of Executive Directors. This position is shared with Suriname and is led by an Executive Director elected to a three-year term by the Governors of Brazil and Suriname.

BRAZIL'S REPRESENTATIVES AT THE IDB

Executive Director:

ALTERNATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR(S):

ELECTED BY:

Total Contribution: 358,626,000

Number of votes: 1,609,577

of the institution's ownership

Address: Setor de Embaixadas Norte Quadra 802

Conjunto F Lote 39 - Asa Norte. Brasília - DF, Brazil

Alameda Santos, 2300 Ed. Haddock Santos

2 andar Bairro Cerqueira Cesar. Sao Paulo - SP, Brazil

Phone number: (55-61) 3317-4200

E-mail:  [email protected]

Brazil’s Maranhão State to Improve Fiscal Sustainability with IDB Support
WASHINGTON — The Board of Executive Directors of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved a $52.9 million loan for the state of Maranhão in Brazil to strengthen fiscal revenue and public expenditure management. The operation will modernize Maranhão’s fiscal management by aligning systems...
Ninth Superheroes of Development Contest Channels a World Cup Spirit
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...
IDB Approves First Guarantee to Improve Access to Healthcare in Brazil, for a Hospital in Mato Grosso do Sul
WASHINGTON — The Board of Executive Directors of the Inter‑American Development Bank (IDB) approved the first guarantee aimed at expanding health services in Brazil, in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, for an $80 million project under a public-private partnership (PPP). This innovative financial...
Be the first to find out about the IDB news in Brazil!
Subscribe
Jun 04, 2026
Governance & Development Seminars | Reorganizing Work: Technology Adaptation in a Bank
08:00 AM - 09:30 AM
United States - Washington, D.C.
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.

Videos available in Portuguese

Aula 1: “Cidades Inteligentes no Brasil: Perspectivas e Experiências de Líderes Municipais”
Learn More
Fórum de Prefeitos 2023: Financiando o desenvolvimento sustentável das cidades
Learn More
Arte sem barreiras: Inclusão e acessibilidade nas indústrias criativas
Learn More
Strategy and Projects

Brazil’s country strategy for 2024-2027 is designed around three strategic pillars:

  1. Enabling the Green Transition and Strengthening Climate Resilience.
  2. Accelerating Growth Through Strong Institutions and Enhanced Productivity.
  3. Advancing a New Social Agenda for a Prosperous and Inclusive Country.

Additionally, the strategy provides cross-cutting support for challenges related to: (a) Gender Equality and the Inclusion of Diverse Population Groups; (b) Climate Action; and (c) Institutional Capacity, Rule of Law, and Citizen Security. The IDB Group has been mainstreaming environmental, climate, gender and diversity, and institutional capacity issues in its operations in Brazil.

Country strategies remain valid for one year beyond the stated period, as they remain active throughout the preparation of the following strategy.

hands
Brazil and IDB Group Strategic Agreement – Country Strategy 2024-2027
Download
Project Number Sector Subsector Project Title Financing Project Status Approval Date
BR-G1033 OTHER OTHER Building a restoration economy: Advancing large-scale forest and biodiversity restoration 2,900,000.00 Preparation
BR-L1688 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ICT (INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY) Program for Financing the Modernization of Brazilian Free-to-Air TV 3.0 Technology to Expand Access to Digital Services - Preparation
BR-T1703 OTHER OTHER Building a restoration economy: Advancing large-scale forest and biodiversity restoration 1,150,000.00 Preparation
BR-L1684 REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE MODERNIZATION & ADMINIST OFJUSTICE Project for the Modernization and Institutional Strengthening of the Public Prosecutor’s Office of Pernambuco for Combating Organized Crime and Promoting Environmental Sustainability 25,000,000.00 Preparation
BR-L1655 REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE FISCAL POLICY FOR SUSTAINABILITY AND GROWTH Project of Fiscal Quality of the State of Piauí 540,000,000.00 Preparation
BR-L1660 FINANCIAL MARKETS CAPITAL MARKET DEVELOPMENT Paraná Empreendedor – Promoting Sustainable Development in Paraná through the Expansion of Productive Credit for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) in the Post-Pandemic Context. 62,500,000.00 Preparation
BR-T1726 TRANSPORT PUBLIC TRANSPORT (BUS / TRAIN / CABLE). INFRASTRUCTURE AND EQUIPMENT Technical support for promoting sustainable transport in Brazil. 700,000.00 Preparation
BR-G1032 OTHER OTHER Courageous Land: Empowering Communities Through Smart Agroforestry for Conservation and Restoration 1,000,000.00 Preparation
BR-G1033 Building a restoration economy: Advancing large-scale forest and biodiversity restoration
  • Sector: OTHER
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 2,900,000.00
BR-L1688 Program for Financing the Modernization of Brazilian Free-to-Air TV 3.0 Technology to Expand Access to Digital Services
  • Sector: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: -
BR-T1703 Building a restoration economy: Advancing large-scale forest and biodiversity restoration
  • Sector: OTHER
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 1,150,000.00
BR-L1684 Project for the Modernization and Institutional Strengthening of the Public Prosecutor’s Office of Pernambuco for Combating Organized Crime and Promoting Environmental Sustainability
  • Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 25,000,000.00
BR-L1655 Project of Fiscal Quality of the State of Piauí
  • Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 540,000,000.00
BR-L1660 Paraná Empreendedor – Promoting Sustainable Development in Paraná through the Expansion of Productive Credit for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) in the Post-Pandemic Context.
  • Sector: FINANCIAL MARKETS
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 62,500,000.00
BR-T1726 Technical support for promoting sustainable transport in Brazil.
  • Sector: TRANSPORT
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 700,000.00
BR-G1032 Courageous Land: Empowering Communities Through Smart Agroforestry for Conservation and Restoration
  • Sector: OTHER
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 1,000,000.00
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