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Honduras

The IDB Office in Honduras aims to advance an agenda that contributes to institutional strengthening, expanding productive opportunities, and promoting greater inclusive and environmentally responsible growth, benefiting both Honduran men and women. The ultimate goal is to achieve sustainable improvement in social indicators.

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Maria Jose Jarquin Ramos Rep Honduras
Maria Jose Jarquin Ramos
IDB Country Representative in Honduras
[email protected]

 

Overview

 

Honduras is a founding member of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). As with other member countries, Honduras appoints a Governor to represent its interests on the IDB Board of Governors.

For day-to-day operations at the IDB Headquarters in Washington, D.C., Honduras is represented on the Board of Executive Directors. This position is shared with Guatemala, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Belize, and Nicaragua. The chair is led by an Executive Director, who is elected for a three-year term by the Governors of Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Belize, and Nicaragua. This arrangement ensures that Honduras has a key role in overseeing the bank's executive functions and strategic decisions.

Country representation

Executive Director: Eddy Roberto Carpio Sam

ALTERNATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR(S):

  • Karen Cis

ELECTED BY: Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua

Total Contribution: 12,298,000

Number of votes: 64,819

of the institution's ownership

Address: Colonia Lomas del Guijarro Sur, Primera Calle

Tegucigalpa, Honduras
 

Apartado Postal No. 3180

Tegucigalpa, Honduras

Phone number: (T) 504) 2290-3500

E-mail:  [email protected]

Achieving Greater Scale and Impact for IDB Initiatives in Central America, Panama and the Dominican Republic
TELA, Honduras - The city of Tela, Honduras, hosted the 38th Meeting of Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) governors from the countries of Central America, Panama, and the Dominican Republic, including finance and economy ministers from the region. The February 10 gathering is in the lead-up to...
Honduras to Further Decarbonize its Electricity Sector and National Electric Power Company
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a $200 million Conditional Credit Line for Investment Projects (CCLIP) and a first $50 million individual loan under this credit line to support Honduras as it decarbonizes its electricity sector and National Electric Power Company. For the same...
IDB Unveils 'América en el Centro'
"América en el Centro" is a regional program for Central America and the Dominican Republic that will promote productivity and regional integration, climate adaptation and resilience, and social development for youth. The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) presented the regional program "América...
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Strategy and Projects

The IDB’s strategy with Honduras for 2019-2022 aims to drive higher and more inclusive growth by implementing coordinated actions that enhance human capital, improve infrastructure and access to finance, and increase resilience to climate change.
To achieve these goals, the Bank focuses on three strategic pillars:

  • Strengthening Fiscal Institutions and Enhancing Public Spending Efficiency: Building robust fiscal institutions and optimizing the efficiency of public expenditure.
  • Accumulating Human Capital: Investing in education and skills development to build a capable and skilled workforce.
  • Expanding Productive Opportunities: Creating and expanding opportunities for economic development and job creation.

The strategy prioritizes targeted and coordinated interventions in critical sectors such as education, health, and transport, especially in areas with high poverty levels, to address gaps in social and productive services effectively.

Following the protocols established in the current guidelines for country strategies, the IDB Group (IDBG) and the Government of Honduras agreed to update the Country Strategy, which will remain valid until December 31, 2026. The key actions identified include climate change adaptation, improving water and sanitation services, and boosting the productive sector, in addition to the ongoing priority areas.

Update to the IDB Group Country Strategy with Honduras 2025-2026
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IDB Group Country Strategy with Honduras 2019-2022
Download
Extension of the Transition Period of the Country Strategy with Honduras
Download
Project Number Sector Subsector Project Title Financing Project Status Approval Date
HO-L1261 REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE FISCAL POLICY FOR SUSTAINABILITY AND GROWTH Fiscal Strengthening Program for Inclusive Growth 80,000,000.00 Preparation
HO-T1465 TRADE TRADE FACILITATION, TRADE LOGISTICS AND CUSTOMS Support for Strengthening the Honduras Customs 400,000.00 Preparation
HO-G1264 EDUCATION PRIMARY EDUCATION Towards a more inclusive education: “Transforming the Rural School” 12,000,000.00 Preparation
HO-G1268 AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT Low-carbon, Climate-Resilient, and Inclusive Development in Lake Yojoa Watersheds in Honduras 2,044,887.00 Preparation
HO-G1267 SOCIAL INVESTMENT MIGRATION & MIGRANTS MIG Integration: Towards a more inclusive education: “Transforming the Rural School” 3,000,000.00 Preparation
HO-T1480 ENERGY RURAL ELECTRIFICATION Support Program to Energy Access to Indigenous and Afro Honduran communities 700,000.00 Preparation
HO-T1482 REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE PUBLIC EXPENDITURE MANAGEMENT Support to the strengthening of public procurement in Honduras 345,000.00 Preparation
HO-T1467 SOCIAL INVESTMENT GENDER EQUALITY & WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT Support for the implementation of the action plan of the Gender Parity Initiative in Honduras 500,000.00 Preparation
HO-L1261 Fiscal Strengthening Program for Inclusive Growth
  • Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 80,000,000.00
HO-T1465 Support for Strengthening the Honduras Customs
  • Sector: TRADE
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 400,000.00
HO-G1264 Towards a more inclusive education: “Transforming the Rural School”
  • Sector: EDUCATION
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 12,000,000.00
HO-G1268 Low-carbon, Climate-Resilient, and Inclusive Development in Lake Yojoa Watersheds in Honduras
  • Sector: AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 2,044,887.00
HO-G1267 MIG Integration: Towards a more inclusive education: “Transforming the Rural School”
  • Sector: SOCIAL INVESTMENT
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 3,000,000.00
HO-T1480 Support Program to Energy Access to Indigenous and Afro Honduran communities
  • Sector: ENERGY
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 700,000.00
HO-T1482 Support to the strengthening of public procurement in Honduras
  • Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 345,000.00
HO-T1467 Support for the implementation of the action plan of the Gender Parity Initiative in Honduras
  • Sector: SOCIAL INVESTMENT
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 500,000.00
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Country Office
Maria Jose Jarquin Ramos Rep Honduras
Maria Jose Jarquin Ramos
IDB Country Representative in Honduras
[email protected]

 

Overview

 

Honduras is a founding member of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). As with other member countries, Honduras appoints a Governor to represent its interests on the IDB Board of Governors.

For day-to-day operations at the IDB Headquarters in Washington, D.C., Honduras is represented on the Board of Executive Directors. This position is shared with Guatemala, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Belize, and Nicaragua. The chair is led by an Executive Director, who is elected for a three-year term by the Governors of Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Belize, and Nicaragua. This arrangement ensures that Honduras has a key role in overseeing the bank's executive functions and strategic decisions.

Country representation

Executive Director: Eddy Roberto Carpio Sam

ALTERNATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR(S):

  • Karen Cis

ELECTED BY: Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua

Total Contribution: 12,298,000

Number of votes: 64,819

of the institution's ownership

Address: Colonia Lomas del Guijarro Sur, Primera Calle

Tegucigalpa, Honduras
 

Apartado Postal No. 3180

Tegucigalpa, Honduras

Phone number: (T) 504) 2290-3500

E-mail:  [email protected]

Achieving Greater Scale and Impact for IDB Initiatives in Central America, Panama and the Dominican Republic
TELA, Honduras - The city of Tela, Honduras, hosted the 38th Meeting of Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) governors from the countries of Central America, Panama, and the Dominican Republic, including finance and economy ministers from the region. The February 10 gathering is in the lead-up to...
Honduras to Further Decarbonize its Electricity Sector and National Electric Power Company
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a $200 million Conditional Credit Line for Investment Projects (CCLIP) and a first $50 million individual loan under this credit line to support Honduras as it decarbonizes its electricity sector and National Electric Power Company. For the same...
IDB Unveils 'América en el Centro'
"América en el Centro" is a regional program for Central America and the Dominican Republic that will promote productivity and regional integration, climate adaptation and resilience, and social development for youth. The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) presented the regional program "América...
Be the first to find out about the IDB news in Honduras!
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Jun 09, 2025
EconNet: Micro shocks and macro fluctuations in the information network
08:00 AM - 09:30 AM
United States of America - Washington, D.C.
Jun 16, 2025
EconNet: Pricing Under Distress
08:00 AM - 09:30 AM
United States of America - Washington, D.C.
Jun 23, 2025
EconNet: Efficiency, equity, and cost-recovery trade offs in municipal water pricing
08:00 AM - 09:30 AM
United States of America - Washington, D.C.

Videos available in Spanish

60 años del BID en Honduras: los protagonistas
Learn More
60 años del BID en Honduras
Learn More
Campaña Prevención Violencia Contra la Mujer - Honduras Spot 2
Learn More
Campaña Prevención Violencia Contra la Mujer - Honduras Spot 1
Learn More
Una reforma policial con cara de mujer: lecciones aprendidas en equidad de género desde Honduras
Learn More
¿Qué significa mejorar vidas en América Latina y el Caribe? Desarrollo de impacto con sello BID
Learn More
Integración y gobernanza: ¿cuál será el futuro de América Latina y el Caribe en el 2030?
Learn More
Strategy and Projects

The IDB’s strategy with Honduras for 2019-2022 aims to drive higher and more inclusive growth by implementing coordinated actions that enhance human capital, improve infrastructure and access to finance, and increase resilience to climate change.
To achieve these goals, the Bank focuses on three strategic pillars:

  • Strengthening Fiscal Institutions and Enhancing Public Spending Efficiency: Building robust fiscal institutions and optimizing the efficiency of public expenditure.
  • Accumulating Human Capital: Investing in education and skills development to build a capable and skilled workforce.
  • Expanding Productive Opportunities: Creating and expanding opportunities for economic development and job creation.

The strategy prioritizes targeted and coordinated interventions in critical sectors such as education, health, and transport, especially in areas with high poverty levels, to address gaps in social and productive services effectively.

Following the protocols established in the current guidelines for country strategies, the IDB Group (IDBG) and the Government of Honduras agreed to update the Country Strategy, which will remain valid until December 31, 2026. The key actions identified include climate change adaptation, improving water and sanitation services, and boosting the productive sector, in addition to the ongoing priority areas.

Update to the IDB Group Country Strategy with Honduras 2025-2026
Download
IDB Group Country Strategy with Honduras 2019-2022
Download
Extension of the Transition Period of the Country Strategy with Honduras
Download
Project Number Sector Subsector Project Title Financing Project Status Approval Date
HO-L1261 REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE FISCAL POLICY FOR SUSTAINABILITY AND GROWTH Fiscal Strengthening Program for Inclusive Growth 80,000,000.00 Preparation
HO-T1465 TRADE TRADE FACILITATION, TRADE LOGISTICS AND CUSTOMS Support for Strengthening the Honduras Customs 400,000.00 Preparation
HO-G1264 EDUCATION PRIMARY EDUCATION Towards a more inclusive education: “Transforming the Rural School” 12,000,000.00 Preparation
HO-G1268 AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT Low-carbon, Climate-Resilient, and Inclusive Development in Lake Yojoa Watersheds in Honduras 2,044,887.00 Preparation
HO-G1267 SOCIAL INVESTMENT MIGRATION & MIGRANTS MIG Integration: Towards a more inclusive education: “Transforming the Rural School” 3,000,000.00 Preparation
HO-T1480 ENERGY RURAL ELECTRIFICATION Support Program to Energy Access to Indigenous and Afro Honduran communities 700,000.00 Preparation
HO-T1482 REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE PUBLIC EXPENDITURE MANAGEMENT Support to the strengthening of public procurement in Honduras 345,000.00 Preparation
HO-T1477 SOCIAL INVESTMENT POVERTY ALLEVIATION Strengthening the Norms and Management Strategies of Services Prioritized by the Social Protection System 500,000.00 Preparation
HO-L1261 Fiscal Strengthening Program for Inclusive Growth
  • Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 80,000,000.00
HO-T1465 Support for Strengthening the Honduras Customs
  • Sector: TRADE
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 400,000.00
HO-G1264 Towards a more inclusive education: “Transforming the Rural School”
  • Sector: EDUCATION
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 12,000,000.00
HO-G1268 Low-carbon, Climate-Resilient, and Inclusive Development in Lake Yojoa Watersheds in Honduras
  • Sector: AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 2,044,887.00
HO-G1267 MIG Integration: Towards a more inclusive education: “Transforming the Rural School”
  • Sector: SOCIAL INVESTMENT
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 3,000,000.00
HO-T1480 Support Program to Energy Access to Indigenous and Afro Honduran communities
  • Sector: ENERGY
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 700,000.00
HO-T1482 Support to the strengthening of public procurement in Honduras
  • Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 345,000.00
HO-T1477 Strengthening the Norms and Management Strategies of Services Prioritized by the Social Protection System
  • Sector: SOCIAL INVESTMENT
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 500,000.00
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