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Nicaragua
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Shirley Cañete Representante país Nicaragua. Desarrollo económico e inclusión - Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo - BID
Shirley Margarita Canete Romero
IDB Country Representative in Nicaragua
[email protected]

 

Overview

 

Nicaragua, as one of the founding member countries of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), plays a vital role in its governance. Like all IDB shareholders, Nicaragua appoints a Governor to represent the country on the IDB Board of Governors.

At the IDB Headquarters in Washington, D.C., Nicaragua is represented on the Board of Executive Directors. This position is shared with Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. The chair is held by an Executive Director who is elected to a three-year term by the Governors of these six countries, ensuring that Nicaragua has a key voice in the day-to-day operations and decision-making processes of the IDB.
 

Nicaragua's representatives at the IDB

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: 12,218,800

Number of votes: 64,649

of the institution's ownership

Address: Edificio BID Boulevard Jean Paul Genie, de la Rotonda 970 mts al oeste (M/D)

Managua, Nicaragua
 

Apartado Postal Nº 2512

Managua, Nicaragua

Phone number: (T) (505-2) 264-9080

E-mail:  [email protected]

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Strategy and Projects

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is a vital strategic partner for vulnerable regions and populations in Nicaragua. Our current portfolio includes 7 operations totaling $464 million and 25 technical cooperation projects worth $14.4 million. These initiatives focus on enhancing access to and the quality of services in health, water and sanitation, energy, transportation, and financial markets.

Although a formal Country Strategy has not been in place since 2019, the IDB maintains a continuous technical dialogue with Nicaragua through active project execution. Recent achievements include:

  1. Expanding Infrastructure: Increased the paved road network by 1,800 km and constructed new bridges totaling 2,500 meters. Approximately 900 km of roads and 1,500 meters of bridges are linked directly to IDB operations, benefiting 3.8 million people in rural and vulnerable areas.
  2. Upgrading Border Facilities: Built and equipped 3 major border checkpoints with modern infrastructure and implemented a coordinated border management model.
  3. Improving Sanitation and Water Access: Provided sanitation and treatment facilities for 10,000 families and connected over 1,000 families to the national water supply system.
  4. Enhancing Maternal and Child Health: Improved maternal and child care in rural communities by assisting 24,000 women with institutional childbirth and expanding healthcare coverage through the construction of maternity homes, health centers, and regional hospitals.
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IDB Group Country Strategy with Nicaragua
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Project Number Sector Subsector Project Title Financing Project Status Approval Date
TC7606083 ENERGY NEW HYDROPOWER PROJECTS Study: Hydric Resorts, Tipitapa Project 741,000.00 Closed Nov. 18, 1976
TC9101122 - - Institutional Plan Preparation for Mct 30,000.00 Closed Feb. 1, 1991
TC9309354 ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS INTEGRATED DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT Emergency Caused By Natural Desaster 200,000.00 Closed Dec. 3, 1993
TC9705015 REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE Action Plan C and D Countries 1,912,668.00 Closed Jan. 1, 1997
TC9812064 REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE Training Contraloría General 6,000.00 Closed Dec. 7, 1998
TC9911120 REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE Citizenry Participation 19,877.00 Closed Nov. 3, 1999
TC8004129 REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE MANAGEMENT FOR DEVELOPMENT RESULTS Program for Public Sector Strengthening 1,250,000.00 Closed Jun. 19, 1980
TC9110157 - - Credit Program Formulation 30,000.00 Closed Sep. 17, 1991
TC7606083 Study: Hydric Resorts, Tipitapa Project
  • Sector: ENERGY
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: Nov. 18, 1976
  • Financing: 741,000.00
TC9101122 Institutional Plan Preparation for Mct
  • Sector: -
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: Feb. 1, 1991
  • Financing: 30,000.00
TC9309354 Emergency Caused By Natural Desaster
  • Sector: ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: Dec. 3, 1993
  • Financing: 200,000.00
TC9705015 Action Plan C and D Countries
  • Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: Jan. 1, 1997
  • Financing: 1,912,668.00
TC9812064 Training Contraloría General
  • Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: Dec. 7, 1998
  • Financing: 6,000.00
TC9911120 Citizenry Participation
  • Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: Nov. 3, 1999
  • Financing: 19,877.00
TC8004129 Program for Public Sector Strengthening
  • Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: Jun. 19, 1980
  • Financing: 1,250,000.00
TC9110157 Credit Program Formulation
  • Sector: -
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: Sep. 17, 1991
  • Financing: 30,000.00
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Country Office
Shirley Cañete Representante país Nicaragua. Desarrollo económico e inclusión - Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo - BID
Shirley Margarita Canete Romero
IDB Country Representative in Nicaragua
[email protected]

 

Overview

 

Nicaragua, as one of the founding member countries of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), plays a vital role in its governance. Like all IDB shareholders, Nicaragua appoints a Governor to represent the country on the IDB Board of Governors.

At the IDB Headquarters in Washington, D.C., Nicaragua is represented on the Board of Executive Directors. This position is shared with Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. The chair is held by an Executive Director who is elected to a three-year term by the Governors of these six countries, ensuring that Nicaragua has a key voice in the day-to-day operations and decision-making processes of the IDB.
 

Nicaragua's representatives at the IDB

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: 12,218,800

Number of votes: 64,649

of the institution's ownership

Address: Edificio BID Boulevard Jean Paul Genie, de la Rotonda 970 mts al oeste (M/D)

Managua, Nicaragua
 

Apartado Postal Nº 2512

Managua, Nicaragua

Phone number: (T) (505-2) 264-9080

E-mail:  [email protected]

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Be the first to find out about the IDB news in Nicaragua!
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Jun 23, 2025
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08:00 AM - 09:30 AM
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07:00 AM - 08:00 AM
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Jul 07 - 08, 2025
Bretton Woods 16th Annual Conference: Reordering Global Trade and Finance in a Shock-Prone World
05:00 AM - 01:30 PM
Peru - Cusco

Videos available in Spanish

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Learn More
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Learn More
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Strategy and Projects

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is a vital strategic partner for vulnerable regions and populations in Nicaragua. Our current portfolio includes 7 operations totaling $464 million and 25 technical cooperation projects worth $14.4 million. These initiatives focus on enhancing access to and the quality of services in health, water and sanitation, energy, transportation, and financial markets.

Although a formal Country Strategy has not been in place since 2019, the IDB maintains a continuous technical dialogue with Nicaragua through active project execution. Recent achievements include:

  1. Expanding Infrastructure: Increased the paved road network by 1,800 km and constructed new bridges totaling 2,500 meters. Approximately 900 km of roads and 1,500 meters of bridges are linked directly to IDB operations, benefiting 3.8 million people in rural and vulnerable areas.
  2. Upgrading Border Facilities: Built and equipped 3 major border checkpoints with modern infrastructure and implemented a coordinated border management model.
  3. Improving Sanitation and Water Access: Provided sanitation and treatment facilities for 10,000 families and connected over 1,000 families to the national water supply system.
  4. Enhancing Maternal and Child Health: Improved maternal and child care in rural communities by assisting 24,000 women with institutional childbirth and expanding healthcare coverage through the construction of maternity homes, health centers, and regional hospitals.
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IDB Group Country Strategy with Nicaragua
Download
Project Number Sector Subsector Project Title Financing Project Status Approval Date
TC7210074 REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE MANAGEMENT FOR DEVELOPMENT RESULTS Advising, 1972-1976's Development Plan 180,000.00 Closed Oct. 19, 1972
TC8211295 REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE PUBLIC EXPENDITURE MANAGEMENT Advising, Public Investments Program 100,000.00 Closed Dec. 6, 1982
TC9112955 - - Ppf: Rural Roads Rehabilitation Program 150,000.00 Closed Dec. 19, 1991
TC9409344 - - Institutional Strengthening of Fise 300,000.00 Closed Dec. 7, 1994
TC9807324 EDUCATION EDUCATION Training in Scholarships Program 7,000.00 Cancelled Jul. 23, 1998
TC9906021 PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT Support for Fundación León 2000 22,000.00 Closed Jun. 15, 1999
TC7501051 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY R&D AND INNOVATION FUNDING Preparation of a Project for Development 208,000.00 Closed Dec. 16, 1976
TC9004152 - - Stm: Emergency Social Fund 30,000.00 Closed Jul. 5, 1990
TC7210074 Advising, 1972-1976's Development Plan
  • Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: Oct. 19, 1972
  • Financing: 180,000.00
TC8211295 Advising, Public Investments Program
  • Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: Dec. 6, 1982
  • Financing: 100,000.00
TC9112955 Ppf: Rural Roads Rehabilitation Program
  • Sector: -
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: Dec. 19, 1991
  • Financing: 150,000.00
TC9409344 Institutional Strengthening of Fise
  • Sector: -
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: Dec. 7, 1994
  • Financing: 300,000.00
TC9807324 Training in Scholarships Program
  • Sector: EDUCATION
  • Project Status: Cancelled
  • Approval Date: Jul. 23, 1998
  • Financing: 7,000.00
TC9906021 Support for Fundación León 2000
  • Sector: PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: Jun. 15, 1999
  • Financing: 22,000.00
TC7501051 Preparation of a Project for Development
  • Sector: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: Dec. 16, 1976
  • Financing: 208,000.00
TC9004152 Stm: Emergency Social Fund
  • Sector: -
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: Jul. 5, 1990
  • Financing: 30,000.00
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