The IDB works with our Jamaican partners to strengthen the island's economy and its social services. The Bank's new country strategy supports the government’s objectives of faster inclusive growth and durable debt reduction, and it encourages collaboration with the private and public sectors to support private sector-led post-pandemic recovery.
Overview
Jamaica, as a member of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), designates a Governor to represent its interests on the IDB Board of Governors.
At the IDB Headquarters in Washington, D.C., Jamaica is represented on the Board of Executive Directors. This position is shared with the Bahamas, Barbados, Guyana, and Trinidad and Tobago. The chair is held by an Executive Director, who is elected for a three-year term by the Governors of Jamaica, the Bahamas, Barbados, Guyana, and Trinidad and Tobago. This setup ensures that Jamaica has a significant role in the IDB's executive operations and decision-making processes.
Executive Director: Navita Anganu
ALTERNATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR(S):
- Quinton Charles Lamont Lightbourne
ELECTED BY: Bahamas, Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago
Total Contribution: 9,554,080
Number of votes: 81,863
of the institution's ownership
Address: 6 Montrose Rd Kingston 6
Jamaica
6 Montrose Rd Kingston 6
Jamaica
Phone number: (T) (876) 764-0815
E-mail: [email protected]
The IDB Group Country Strategy (CS) 2022-2026 with Jamaica is designed to support the Government’s goals of achieving faster, inclusive growth and sustainable debt reduction. This strategy focuses on facilitating a post-pandemic recovery that is socially inclusive, environmentally sustainable, and driven by private sector engagement.
The Country Strategy is centered around two key strategic areas:
- Revitalizing the Productive Sector for Sustainable Growth: Enhancing productivity and fostering sustainable economic development through targeted support for the productive sector.
- Addressing Social Gaps: Tackling disparities and improving social equity to ensure broad-based benefits from economic progress.
Additionally, the strategy integrates cross-cutting themes into each strategic area, including gender equality and diversity, climate change and environmental sustainability, and strengthening institutional capacity and rule of law. These themes are essential for achieving comprehensive and sustainable development outcomes.
| Project Number | Sector | Subsector | Project Title | Financing | Project Status | Approval Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JA-T1243 | HEALTH | HEALTH SYSTEM STRENGTHENING | Reinforcing the Health System of Jamaica to Respond to the Health Needs of the Population | 240,000.00 | Preparation | |
| JA-T1242 | REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE | REFORM AND PUBLIC SECTOR SUPPORT | Supporting the State Modernization and Digital Government Agenda in Jamaica | 140,000.00 | Implementation | Oct. 6, 2025 |
| TC7611074 | FINANCIAL MARKETS | BANKING MARKET DEVELOPMENT | Pre-Investment Studies, Public Sector | 1,300,000.00 | Closed | Dec. 16, 1976 |
| TC8504385 | AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT | LAND ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT | Assistance for Ministry of Agriculture | 26,000.00 | Closed | Jul. 3, 1985 |
| TC9201451 | WATER AND SANITATION | WATER AND SANITATION | Port Antonio Sanitation Designs | 1,810,000.00 | Closed | Jul. 29, 1992 |
| TC9703259 | REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE | REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE | Institutional Support for Finsac | 2,465,000.00 | Closed | Oct. 29, 1997 |
| TC8009038 | AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT | AGRICULTURAL POLICY | Advising to Jamaican Nutrition Holdings | 15,000.00 | Closed | Sep. 19, 1980 |
| TC8703284 | - | - | Preparation Small Project Document | 23,000.00 | Closed | Jun. 23, 1987 |
- Sector: HEALTH
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 240,000.00
- Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
- Project Status: Implementation
- Approval Date: Oct. 6, 2025
- Financing: 140,000.00
- Sector: FINANCIAL MARKETS
- Project Status: Closed
- Approval Date: Dec. 16, 1976
- Financing: 1,300,000.00
- Sector: AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
- Project Status: Closed
- Approval Date: Jul. 3, 1985
- Financing: 26,000.00
- Sector: WATER AND SANITATION
- Project Status: Closed
- Approval Date: Jul. 29, 1992
- Financing: 1,810,000.00
- Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
- Project Status: Closed
- Approval Date: Oct. 29, 1997
- Financing: 2,465,000.00
- Sector: AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
- Project Status: Closed
- Approval Date: Sep. 19, 1980
- Financing: 15,000.00
- Sector: -
- Project Status: Closed
- Approval Date: Jun. 23, 1987
- Financing: 23,000.00
Overview
Jamaica, as a member of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), designates a Governor to represent its interests on the IDB Board of Governors.
At the IDB Headquarters in Washington, D.C., Jamaica is represented on the Board of Executive Directors. This position is shared with the Bahamas, Barbados, Guyana, and Trinidad and Tobago. The chair is held by an Executive Director, who is elected for a three-year term by the Governors of Jamaica, the Bahamas, Barbados, Guyana, and Trinidad and Tobago. This setup ensures that Jamaica has a significant role in the IDB's executive operations and decision-making processes.
Executive Director: Navita Anganu
ALTERNATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR(S):
- Quinton Charles Lamont Lightbourne
ELECTED BY: Bahamas, Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago
Total Contribution: 9,554,080
Number of votes: 81,863
of the institution's ownership
Address: 6 Montrose Rd Kingston 6
Jamaica
6 Montrose Rd Kingston 6
Jamaica
Phone number: (T) (876) 764-0815
E-mail: [email protected]
The IDB Group Country Strategy (CS) 2022-2026 with Jamaica is designed to support the Government’s goals of achieving faster, inclusive growth and sustainable debt reduction. This strategy focuses on facilitating a post-pandemic recovery that is socially inclusive, environmentally sustainable, and driven by private sector engagement.
The Country Strategy is centered around two key strategic areas:
- Revitalizing the Productive Sector for Sustainable Growth: Enhancing productivity and fostering sustainable economic development through targeted support for the productive sector.
- Addressing Social Gaps: Tackling disparities and improving social equity to ensure broad-based benefits from economic progress.
Additionally, the strategy integrates cross-cutting themes into each strategic area, including gender equality and diversity, climate change and environmental sustainability, and strengthening institutional capacity and rule of law. These themes are essential for achieving comprehensive and sustainable development outcomes.
| Project Number | Sector | Subsector | Project Title | Financing | Project Status | Approval Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JA-T1243 | HEALTH | HEALTH SYSTEM STRENGTHENING | Reinforcing the Health System of Jamaica to Respond to the Health Needs of the Population | 240,000.00 | Preparation | |
| JA-T1242 | REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE | REFORM AND PUBLIC SECTOR SUPPORT | Supporting the State Modernization and Digital Government Agenda in Jamaica | 140,000.00 | Implementation | Oct. 6, 2025 |
| TC7503049 | AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT | SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT | Studies, Project of Rice Production | 455,000.00 | Closed | Mar. 6, 1975 |
| TC8311201 | EDUCATION | PRIMARY EDUCATION | Inprovement of the Primaty Education | 516,000.00 | Closed | Nov. 9, 1983 |
| TC9007495 | - | - | Strengthen of Bureau of Women's Affairs | 30,000.00 | Closed | Dec. 4, 1990 |
| TC9508013 | SOCIAL INVESTMENT | GENDER EQUALITY & WOMENS EMPOWERMENT | Support Women's Construction Collective | 150,000.00 | Closed | Nov. 6, 1995 |
| TC7805114 | TRADE | TRADE | Cooperation of Mexico in Finance Matters | 1,300.00 | Closed | May. 11, 1978 |
| TC8508113 | REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE | REFORM AND PUBLIC SECTOR SUPPORT | Design of An Administrative System | 26,000.00 | Cancelled | Dec. 18, 1985 |
- Sector: HEALTH
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 240,000.00
- Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
- Project Status: Implementation
- Approval Date: Oct. 6, 2025
- Financing: 140,000.00
- Sector: AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
- Project Status: Closed
- Approval Date: Mar. 6, 1975
- Financing: 455,000.00
- Sector: EDUCATION
- Project Status: Closed
- Approval Date: Nov. 9, 1983
- Financing: 516,000.00
- Sector: -
- Project Status: Closed
- Approval Date: Dec. 4, 1990
- Financing: 30,000.00
- Sector: SOCIAL INVESTMENT
- Project Status: Closed
- Approval Date: Nov. 6, 1995
- Financing: 150,000.00
- Sector: TRADE
- Project Status: Closed
- Approval Date: May. 11, 1978
- Financing: 1,300.00
- Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
- Project Status: Cancelled
- Approval Date: Dec. 18, 1985
- Financing: 26,000.00
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