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: 110,714,000
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 Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group) Country Strategy with Colombia 2024–2027 promotes sustainable economic growth through high-impact interventions focused on: (i) social and territorial inclusion, (ii) growth and productivity, and (iii) fiscal execution and public sector management.
Resilient development, biodiversity protection, and natural capital preservation are integrated across all areas of action. The strategy aligns with Colombia’s 2022–2026 National Development Plan, long-term development policies, IDBStrategy+, and A New Vision for Country Strategies.
Through this framework, the IDB Group reaffirms its commitment to supporting Colombia’s sustainable growth and institutional strengthening.
| Project Number | Sector | Subsector | Project Title | Financing | Project Status | Approval Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO-T1854 | EDUCATION | EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT | Knowledge Exchange Between Brazil and Colombia on Formative Assessments | 20,000.00 | Preparation | |
| CO-T1787 | ENERGY | ENERGY INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING AND CAPACITY BUILDING | GEOCOLOMBIA | 530,000.00 | Preparation | |
| CO-T1822 | FINANCIAL MARKETS | BANKING MARKET DEVELOPMENT | Introduction and establishment of Korean guarantee insurance system to enhance financial access for MSMEs in Colombia | 800,000.00 | Preparation | |
| CO-L1328 | TRADE | TRADE FACILITATION, TRADE LOGISTICS AND CUSTOMS | Program to strengthen Colombia’s logistics efficiency through increased investment. | - | Preparation | |
| CO-T1807 | ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS | ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND GOVERNANCE | Sustainable Economy and Livelihoods for the Value of the Amazonia - SELVA | 2,600,000.00 | Preparation | |
| CO-T1820 | OTHER | OTHER | Financing results in Biodiversity: Collaborative Impact Strategy for Colombia | 4,000,000.00 | Preparation | |
| CO-T1838 | SOCIAL INVESTMENT | CITIZEN SAFETY | Strengthening institutional capacities of the Security and Justice Sector in Colombia | 200,000.00 | Preparation | |
| CO-T1840 | REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE | E-GOVERNMENT | Support for the digital transformation agenda | 370,000.00 | Preparation |
- Sector: EDUCATION
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 20,000.00
- Sector: ENERGY
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 530,000.00
- Sector: FINANCIAL MARKETS
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 800,000.00
- Sector: TRADE
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: -
- Sector: ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 2,600,000.00
- Sector: OTHER
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 4,000,000.00
- Sector: SOCIAL INVESTMENT
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 200,000.00
- Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 370,000.00
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: 110,714,000
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 Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group) Country Strategy with Colombia 2024–2027 promotes sustainable economic growth through high-impact interventions focused on: (i) social and territorial inclusion, (ii) growth and productivity, and (iii) fiscal execution and public sector management.
Resilient development, biodiversity protection, and natural capital preservation are integrated across all areas of action. The strategy aligns with Colombia’s 2022–2026 National Development Plan, long-term development policies, IDBStrategy+, and A New Vision for Country Strategies.
Through this framework, the IDB Group reaffirms its commitment to supporting Colombia’s sustainable growth and institutional strengthening.
| Project Number | Sector | Subsector | Project Title | Financing | Project Status | Approval Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO-T1854 | EDUCATION | EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT | Knowledge Exchange Between Brazil and Colombia on Formative Assessments | 20,000.00 | Preparation | |
| CO-T1787 | ENERGY | ENERGY INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING AND CAPACITY BUILDING | GEOCOLOMBIA | 530,000.00 | Preparation | |
| CO-T1822 | FINANCIAL MARKETS | BANKING MARKET DEVELOPMENT | Introduction and establishment of Korean guarantee insurance system to enhance financial access for MSMEs in Colombia | 800,000.00 | Preparation | |
| CO-L1328 | TRADE | TRADE FACILITATION, TRADE LOGISTICS AND CUSTOMS | Program to strengthen Colombia’s logistics efficiency through increased investment. | - | Preparation | |
| CO-T1807 | ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS | ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND GOVERNANCE | Sustainable Economy and Livelihoods for the Value of the Amazonia - SELVA | 2,600,000.00 | Preparation | |
| CO-T1820 | OTHER | OTHER | Financing results in Biodiversity: Collaborative Impact Strategy for Colombia | 4,000,000.00 | Preparation | |
| CO-T1838 | SOCIAL INVESTMENT | CITIZEN SAFETY | Strengthening institutional capacities of the Security and Justice Sector in Colombia | 200,000.00 | Preparation | |
| CO-T1840 | REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE | E-GOVERNMENT | Support for the digital transformation agenda | 370,000.00 | Preparation |
- Sector: EDUCATION
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 20,000.00
- Sector: ENERGY
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 530,000.00
- Sector: FINANCIAL MARKETS
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 800,000.00
- Sector: TRADE
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: -
- Sector: ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 2,600,000.00
- Sector: OTHER
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 4,000,000.00
- Sector: SOCIAL INVESTMENT
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 200,000.00
- Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 370,000.00
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