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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.

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Natacha C. Marzolf
IDB Country Representative in Jamaica
[email protected]

 

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.

Jamaica's representatives at the IDB

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]

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Strategy and Projects

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-L1095 REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE E-GOVERNMENT Strengthening the Digital Transformation of Government 25,000,000.00 Preparation
JA-T1247 ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS INTEGRATED DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT Emergency Assistance Due to Hurricane Melissa 500,000.00 Implementation Nov. 26, 2025
JA-T1243 HEALTH HEALTH SYSTEM STRENGTHENING Reinforcing the Health System of Jamaica to Respond to the Health Needs of the Population 120,000.00 Implementation Nov. 6, 2025
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 & WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT Support Women's Construction Collective 150,000.00 Closed Nov. 6, 1995
JA-L1095 Strengthening the Digital Transformation of Government
  • Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 25,000,000.00
JA-T1247 Emergency Assistance Due to Hurricane Melissa
  • Sector: ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS
  • Project Status: Implementation
  • Approval Date: Nov. 26, 2025
  • Financing: 500,000.00
JA-T1243 Reinforcing the Health System of Jamaica to Respond to the Health Needs of the Population
  • Sector: HEALTH
  • Project Status: Implementation
  • Approval Date: Nov. 6, 2025
  • Financing: 120,000.00
JA-T1242 Supporting the State Modernization and Digital Government Agenda in Jamaica
  • Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
  • Project Status: Implementation
  • Approval Date: Oct. 6, 2025
  • Financing: 140,000.00
TC7503049 Studies, Project of Rice Production
  • Sector: AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: Mar. 6, 1975
  • Financing: 455,000.00
TC8311201 Inprovement of the Primaty Education
  • Sector: EDUCATION
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: Nov. 9, 1983
  • Financing: 516,000.00
TC9007495 Strengthen of Bureau of Women's Affairs
  • Sector: -
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: Dec. 4, 1990
  • Financing: 30,000.00
TC9508013 Support Women's Construction Collective
  • Sector: SOCIAL INVESTMENT
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: Nov. 6, 1995
  • Financing: 150,000.00
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IDB Group Country Strategy with Jamaica 2022 - 2026
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Country Office
Image of Natacha Marzolf - Country Offices - Inter American Development Bank - IDB
Natacha C. Marzolf
IDB Country Representative in Jamaica
[email protected]

 

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.

Jamaica's representatives at the IDB

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]

Caribbean Economies Show Resilience Amid Global Volatility, But Risks Persist, Says New IDB Group Report
WASHINGTON — Caribbean economies have demonstrated notable resilience in the face of global economic headwinds, according to a new report from the Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group). Strong performance in tourism and energy has anchored regional growth, although significant downside...
Jamaica Secures Package of $6.7 Billion over Three Years in International Support for Recovery and Reconstruction After Hurricane Melissa
WASHINGTON — Following Hurricane Melissa and at the request of Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness, CAF – Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean, the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), the Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group), the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and...
Jamaica to Strengthen Public-Sector Efficiency with IDB Support
WASHINGTON — The Board of Executive Directors of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved a loan of up to US$70 million to advance Jamaica’s ongoing public-sector transformation program. The initiative aims to make public administration more efficient and effective, improving services for...
Be the first to find out about the IDB news in Jamaica!
Subscribe
Jan 29 - 30, 2026
ONE Caribbean Connect
03:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Trinidad and Tobago - Port of Spain
Jan 29, 2026
Strategies for Strengthening Food Security in Disaster Contexts in Latin America and the Caribbean
05:00 AM - 06:30 AM
United States - Washington, D.C.
Feb 02, 2026
EconNet | Payments for conservation in developing countries
07:00 AM - 08:30 AM
United States - Washington, D.C.
People Over Processes
Learn More
Impact Stories| The Digital Society - electronic Business Registration Form
Learn More
Partnering for a Resilient Caribbean
Learn More
A blue urban agenda for the Caribbean: adapting to climate change in the coastal cities
Learn More
The Caribbean of 2040: vibrant economies where people are safe, productive and happy
Learn More
How are Caribbean cities responding to climate change?
Learn More
Strategy and Projects

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-L1095 REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE E-GOVERNMENT Strengthening the Digital Transformation of Government 25,000,000.00 Preparation
JA-T1247 ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS INTEGRATED DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT Emergency Assistance Due to Hurricane Melissa 500,000.00 Implementation Nov. 26, 2025
JA-T1243 HEALTH HEALTH SYSTEM STRENGTHENING Reinforcing the Health System of Jamaica to Respond to the Health Needs of the Population 120,000.00 Implementation Nov. 6, 2025
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
TC8006282 AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT Cr's Coop.,treatment of Sick Banana Tree 950.00 Closed Jun. 27, 1980
TC8606280 ENERGY RURAL ELECTRIFICATION Br's Coop, Rural Electrif. Program 5,000.00 Closed Nov. 14, 1986
TC9401093 ENERGY ENERGY Energy Conservation in Industrial Sector 150,000.00 Closed May. 9, 1994
TC9806475 HEALTH HEALTH Study Tour By Ministry of Health 18,558.00 Closed Jun. 25, 1998
JA-L1095 Strengthening the Digital Transformation of Government
  • Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 25,000,000.00
JA-T1247 Emergency Assistance Due to Hurricane Melissa
  • Sector: ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS
  • Project Status: Implementation
  • Approval Date: Nov. 26, 2025
  • Financing: 500,000.00
JA-T1243 Reinforcing the Health System of Jamaica to Respond to the Health Needs of the Population
  • Sector: HEALTH
  • Project Status: Implementation
  • Approval Date: Nov. 6, 2025
  • Financing: 120,000.00
JA-T1242 Supporting the State Modernization and Digital Government Agenda in Jamaica
  • Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
  • Project Status: Implementation
  • Approval Date: Oct. 6, 2025
  • Financing: 140,000.00
TC8006282 Cr's Coop.,treatment of Sick Banana Tree
  • Sector: AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: Jun. 27, 1980
  • Financing: 950.00
TC8606280 Br's Coop, Rural Electrif. Program
  • Sector: ENERGY
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: Nov. 14, 1986
  • Financing: 5,000.00
TC9401093 Energy Conservation in Industrial Sector
  • Sector: ENERGY
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: May. 9, 1994
  • Financing: 150,000.00
TC9806475 Study Tour By Ministry of Health
  • Sector: HEALTH
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: Jun. 25, 1998
  • Financing: 18,558.00
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Be the first to find out about the IDB news in Jamaica!
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IDB Group Country Strategy with Jamaica 2022 - 2026
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Acceptance of Partial Use of Country Procurement Systems
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