The Country Office of Colombia supports the policy areas that contribute to achieving the long-term vision of transforming Colombia into a high-income country with social mobility, aligned with the current National Development Plan (PND), which prioritizes institution-strengthening, inclusive economic growth based on higher productivity, and poverty reduction and social development.
Overview
Colombia is one of the founding member countries of the IDB. Like all the shareholders, Colombia appoints a Governor, who represents the country on the Board of Governors.
For day-to-day business at the Bank's Headquarters in Washington, D.C., Colombia is represented by a chair on the Board of Executive Directors. The chair, shared with Peru, is headed by an Executive Director, who is elected to a three-year term by the Governors of Colombia and Peru.
Executive Director: Roy Alejandro Barreras Cortes
ALTERNATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR(S):
- Alex Alonso Contreras Miranda
ELECTED BY: Colombia and Peru
Total Contribution: 94,204,800
Number of votes: 442,130
of the institution's ownership
Address: Carrera 7 N 71-21, Torre B Piso 19. Edificio Avenida Chile
Bogotá, Colombia
Carrera 7 N 71-21, Torre B Piso 19. Edificio Avenida Chile
Bogotá, Colombia
Phone number: (T) (57) 601-325-7000
E-mail: [email protected]
Videos available in Spanish
The IDB Group's Strategy with Colombia 2019-2022 is built on three key strategic pillars:
- Boost Economic Productivity: Enhance the efficiency and output of Colombia's economy.
- Enhance Public Management: Improve the effectiveness and transparency of government operations.
- Foster Social Mobility and Strengthen the Middle Class: Promote upward social mobility and consolidate a robust middle class.
This strategy addresses critical cross-cutting issues such as immigration, gender equality, diversity and disability inclusion, climate change, digital economy, and economic integration.
| Project Number | Sector | Subsector | Project Title | Financing | Project Status | Approval Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO-T1783 | URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING | URBAN LAND PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT | Support for the Territorial Public Investment Strengthening Program | 200,000.00 | Preparation | |
| CO-G1066 | PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT | ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT, CLUSTERS AND INNOVATION | Tángara - Investment readiness for green companies | 2,326,000.00 | Preparation | |
| CO-T1817 | EDUCATION | SECONDARY EDUCATION | Guiding the Future: Can an Information Platform Shape Students' Path to Higher Education? | 340,000.00 | Preparation | |
| CO-J0019 | SOCIAL INVESTMENT | MIGRATION & MIGRANTS | Water, Sanitation and Drainage Program for Cartagena | 3,000,000.00 | Preparation | |
| CO-L1316 | WATER AND SANITATION | URBAN DRAINAGE | Water, Sanitation and Drainage Program for Cartagena de Indias | 39,568,933.00 | Preparation | |
| CO-T1816 | WATER AND SANITATION | URBAN DRAINAGE | Support the Design of the Cartagena Flood Control Program | 400,000.00 | Preparation | |
| CO-T1794 | ENERGY | RURAL ELECTRIFICATION | Support to the Amazonian Region Energy Transition | 500,000.00 | Implementation | Oct. 3, 2025 |
| CO-T1813 | ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS | BIODIVERSITY AND PROTECTED AREAS CONSERVATION | Development of Financing and Monitoring Mechanisms to support the Implementation of Colombia’s Biodiversity Action Plan | 700,000.00 | Preparation |
- Sector: URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 200,000.00
- Sector: PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 2,326,000.00
- Sector: EDUCATION
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 340,000.00
- Sector: SOCIAL INVESTMENT
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 3,000,000.00
- Sector: WATER AND SANITATION
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 39,568,933.00
- Sector: WATER AND SANITATION
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 400,000.00
- Sector: ENERGY
- Project Status: Implementation
- Approval Date: Oct. 3, 2025
- Financing: 500,000.00
- Sector: ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 700,000.00
Overview
Colombia is one of the founding member countries of the IDB. Like all the shareholders, Colombia appoints a Governor, who represents the country on the Board of Governors.
For day-to-day business at the Bank's Headquarters in Washington, D.C., Colombia is represented by a chair on the Board of Executive Directors. The chair, shared with Peru, is headed by an Executive Director, who is elected to a three-year term by the Governors of Colombia and Peru.
Executive Director: Roy Alejandro Barreras Cortes
ALTERNATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR(S):
- Alex Alonso Contreras Miranda
ELECTED BY: Colombia and Peru
Total Contribution: 94,204,800
Number of votes: 442,130
of the institution's ownership
Address: Carrera 7 N 71-21, Torre B Piso 19. Edificio Avenida Chile
Bogotá, Colombia
Carrera 7 N 71-21, Torre B Piso 19. Edificio Avenida Chile
Bogotá, Colombia
Phone number: (T) (57) 601-325-7000
E-mail: [email protected]
Videos available in Spanish
The IDB Group's Strategy with Colombia 2019-2022 is built on three key strategic pillars:
- Boost Economic Productivity: Enhance the efficiency and output of Colombia's economy.
- Enhance Public Management: Improve the effectiveness and transparency of government operations.
- Foster Social Mobility and Strengthen the Middle Class: Promote upward social mobility and consolidate a robust middle class.
This strategy addresses critical cross-cutting issues such as immigration, gender equality, diversity and disability inclusion, climate change, digital economy, and economic integration.
| Project Number | Sector | Subsector | Project Title | Financing | Project Status | Approval Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO-T1783 | URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING | URBAN LAND PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT | Support for the Territorial Public Investment Strengthening Program | 200,000.00 | Preparation | |
| CO-G1066 | PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT | ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT, CLUSTERS AND INNOVATION | Tángara - Investment readiness for green companies | 2,326,000.00 | Preparation | |
| CO-T1817 | EDUCATION | SECONDARY EDUCATION | Guiding the Future: Can an Information Platform Shape Students' Path to Higher Education? | 340,000.00 | Preparation | |
| CO-J0019 | SOCIAL INVESTMENT | MIGRATION & MIGRANTS | Water, Sanitation and Drainage Program for Cartagena | 3,000,000.00 | Preparation | |
| CO-L1316 | WATER AND SANITATION | URBAN DRAINAGE | Water, Sanitation and Drainage Program for Cartagena de Indias | 39,568,933.00 | Preparation | |
| CO-T1816 | WATER AND SANITATION | URBAN DRAINAGE | Support the Design of the Cartagena Flood Control Program | 400,000.00 | Preparation | |
| CO-T1794 | ENERGY | RURAL ELECTRIFICATION | Support to the Amazonian Region Energy Transition | 500,000.00 | Implementation | Oct. 3, 2025 |
| CO-T1813 | ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS | BIODIVERSITY AND PROTECTED AREAS CONSERVATION | Development of Financing and Monitoring Mechanisms to support the Implementation of Colombia’s Biodiversity Action Plan | 700,000.00 | Preparation |
- Sector: URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 200,000.00
- Sector: PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 2,326,000.00
- Sector: EDUCATION
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 340,000.00
- Sector: SOCIAL INVESTMENT
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 3,000,000.00
- Sector: WATER AND SANITATION
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 39,568,933.00
- Sector: WATER AND SANITATION
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 400,000.00
- Sector: ENERGY
- Project Status: Implementation
- Approval Date: Oct. 3, 2025
- Financing: 500,000.00
- Sector: ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 700,000.00
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