The IDB Country Office of Guyana is focused on supporting institutional development through a strengthened national strategy and planning framework while also partnering on development of the country’s infrastructure and the private sector.
Overview
Like all member countries, Guyana appoints a Governor to represent its interests on the Board of Governors. This role involves overseeing major decisions and policies affecting the bank.
For day-to-day operations at the Bank's Headquarters in Washington, D.C., Guyana is represented on the Board of Executive Directors. This position is shared with the Bahamas, Barbados, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago. The chair is led by an Executive Director, who is elected for a three-year term by the Governors of these five countries.
Executive Director: Navita Anganu
ALTERNATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR(S):
- Quinton Charles Lamont Lightbourne
ELECTED BY: Bahamas, Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago
Total Contribution: 5,402,150
Number of votes: 22,903
of the institution's ownership
Address: 47-High Street, Kingston
Georgetown, Guyana
Apartado Postal Nº 10867
Georgetown, Guyana
Phone numbers: (T) (592) 225-7951- (592) 225-7950
E-mail: [email protected]
The 2023-2026 Country Strategy is designed to propel Guyana’s pursuit of sustainable and equitable growth. This strategy focuses on bolstering economic diversification within the non-oil sector, in alignment with the country's Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) and the Paris Agreement.
Key strategic areas include:
- Resilient Infrastructure Development: Enhancing infrastructure to withstand and adapt to future challenges.
- Human Capital Development: Improving health and educational outcomes to foster a skilled and healthy workforce.
- Strengthening Institutional Capacity: Building robust institutions to support effective governance and implementation.
Additionally, cross-cutting themes such as gender equality, climate change, biodiversity, and digitalization will be integrated into project design to ensure comprehensive and inclusive progress.
| Project Number | Sector | Subsector | Project Title | Financing | Project Status | Approval Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GY-T1209 | URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING | URBAN LAND PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT | End-of-Life Vehicles (ELVs) Recycling | 1,701,498.00 | Preparation | |
| GY-T1211 | SOCIAL INVESTMENT | AFRO-DESCENDANTS DEVELOPMENT | Smart Farming for Sustainable Development in Guyana: Precision Ag, Al and IoT | 1,430,324.00 | Preparation | |
| GY-T1208 | TRANSPORT | MAJOR HIGHWAYS | Support to the execution of transport sector projects in Guyana | 200,000.00 | Implementation | Oct. 24, 2025 |
| TC8505292 | ENERGY | NEW HYDROPOWER PROJECTS | Co's Coop, Hydroelectric Microcentrals | 8,800.00 | Closed | Apr. 24, 1985 |
| TC9007106 | FINANCIAL MARKETS | BANKING MARKET DEVELOPMENT | Financing of Exports | 16,000.00 | Cancelled | Nov. 6, 1990 |
| TC9509326 | PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT | PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT | Inst.streng.new Amsterdam Credit Union | 60,000.00 | Closed | Dec. 27, 1995 |
| TC8002040 | INDUSTRY | INDUSTRY | Institutional Strengthening of Gaibank | 167,000.00 | Closed | Nov. 20, 1980 |
| TC8804199 | EDUCATION | PRIMARY EDUCATION | Advisory, Prepar. of a Loan Request | 30,000.00 | Closed | Apr. 26, 1988 |
- Sector: URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 1,701,498.00
- Sector: SOCIAL INVESTMENT
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 1,430,324.00
- Sector: TRANSPORT
- Project Status: Implementation
- Approval Date: Oct. 24, 2025
- Financing: 200,000.00
- Sector: ENERGY
- Project Status: Closed
- Approval Date: Apr. 24, 1985
- Financing: 8,800.00
- Sector: FINANCIAL MARKETS
- Project Status: Cancelled
- Approval Date: Nov. 6, 1990
- Financing: 16,000.00
- Sector: PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT
- Project Status: Closed
- Approval Date: Dec. 27, 1995
- Financing: 60,000.00
- Sector: INDUSTRY
- Project Status: Closed
- Approval Date: Nov. 20, 1980
- Financing: 167,000.00
- Sector: EDUCATION
- Project Status: Closed
- Approval Date: Apr. 26, 1988
- Financing: 30,000.00
Overview
Like all member countries, Guyana appoints a Governor to represent its interests on the Board of Governors. This role involves overseeing major decisions and policies affecting the bank.
For day-to-day operations at the Bank's Headquarters in Washington, D.C., Guyana is represented on the Board of Executive Directors. This position is shared with the Bahamas, Barbados, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago. The chair is led by an Executive Director, who is elected for a three-year term by the Governors of these five countries.
Executive Director: Navita Anganu
ALTERNATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR(S):
- Quinton Charles Lamont Lightbourne
ELECTED BY: Bahamas, Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago
Total Contribution: 5,402,150
Number of votes: 22,903
of the institution's ownership
Address: 47-High Street, Kingston
Georgetown, Guyana
Apartado Postal Nº 10867
Georgetown, Guyana
Phone numbers: (T) (592) 225-7951- (592) 225-7950
E-mail: [email protected]
The 2023-2026 Country Strategy is designed to propel Guyana’s pursuit of sustainable and equitable growth. This strategy focuses on bolstering economic diversification within the non-oil sector, in alignment with the country's Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) and the Paris Agreement.
Key strategic areas include:
- Resilient Infrastructure Development: Enhancing infrastructure to withstand and adapt to future challenges.
- Human Capital Development: Improving health and educational outcomes to foster a skilled and healthy workforce.
- Strengthening Institutional Capacity: Building robust institutions to support effective governance and implementation.
Additionally, cross-cutting themes such as gender equality, climate change, biodiversity, and digitalization will be integrated into project design to ensure comprehensive and inclusive progress.
| Project Number | Sector | Subsector | Project Title | Financing | Project Status | Approval Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GY-T1209 | URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING | URBAN LAND PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT | End-of-Life Vehicles (ELVs) Recycling | 1,701,498.00 | Preparation | |
| GY-T1211 | SOCIAL INVESTMENT | AFRO-DESCENDANTS DEVELOPMENT | Smart Farming for Sustainable Development in Guyana: Precision Ag, Al and IoT | 1,430,324.00 | Preparation | |
| GY-T1208 | TRANSPORT | MAJOR HIGHWAYS | Support to the execution of transport sector projects in Guyana | 200,000.00 | Implementation | Oct. 24, 2025 |
| TC8704109 | AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT | IRRIGATION AND DRAINAGE | Br's Coop, Damming Underbrush Handling | 20,000.00 | Closed | Sep. 4, 1987 |
| TC9305500 | - | - | Ppf Gy0032: Financial Sector Loan | 150,000.00 | Closed | Jun. 14, 1993 |
| TC9705065 | REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE | REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE | Action Plan C and D Countries | 1,165,500.00 | Closed | Jan. 1, 1997 |
| TC8008189 | - | - | Pina Industry Development | 10,000.00 | Closed | Jul. 16, 1980 |
| TC8806426 | REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE | PUBLIC EXPENDITURE MANAGEMENT | Advisory Services for the Bank of Guyana | 29,470.00 | Closed | Dec. 13, 1988 |
- Sector: URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 1,701,498.00
- Sector: SOCIAL INVESTMENT
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 1,430,324.00
- Sector: TRANSPORT
- Project Status: Implementation
- Approval Date: Oct. 24, 2025
- Financing: 200,000.00
- Sector: AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
- Project Status: Closed
- Approval Date: Sep. 4, 1987
- Financing: 20,000.00
- Sector: -
- Project Status: Closed
- Approval Date: Jun. 14, 1993
- Financing: 150,000.00
- Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
- Project Status: Closed
- Approval Date: Jan. 1, 1997
- Financing: 1,165,500.00
- Sector: -
- Project Status: Closed
- Approval Date: Jul. 16, 1980
- Financing: 10,000.00
- Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
- Project Status: Closed
- Approval Date: Dec. 13, 1988
- Financing: 29,470.00
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