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Together with the different governments of Panama, for over 60 years, we have contributed to the progress of the country, promoting development with equity and social inclusion.

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The objective of the IDB Group Country Strategy with Panama for the period 2021 – 2024 is to support the authorities’ efforts to jumpstart economic recovery, and to help Panama consolidate its position as a high-income country over the medium term in an inclusive and sustainable way.

Three areas were identified during the dialogue process in which the IDB Group can contribute to this objective in the coming years:

(i) modernizing public management;

(ii) improving the delivery of basic services; and

(iii) reigniting and diversifying productive activity. The IDB Group’s support will be tailored to the country’s needs arising from the health crisis and its social and economic impact, as well as with the process of rekindling growth.

Information technology will be considered in each strategic area and the crosscutting issues of gender, diversity, environmental sustainability, climate change adaptation, and institutional strengthening will be addressed.

Tomás Bermúdez Representante Grupo Países de Centroamérica. Desarrollo Sostenible - Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo - BID
Tomás Bermúdez
Representative
BIDPanama@iadb.org

 

Our Team on The Ground

Address: Calle 50 con calle Elvira Méndez, Edificio Tower Financial Center (Towerbank), piso 23. Panama, Panama

Mailing Address: Apartado postal: 0816-02900 zona 5 Panama, Panama

(T) (507) 206-0900

Country representation

Executive Director: Gustavo Tarre Briceno

ALTERNATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR(S):

  • Carlos Alberto Vallarino Rangel

ELECTED BY: Panama and Venezuela

Total Contribution: 16,366,500

Number of votes: 64,649

of the institution's ownership

Brazil to Promote Vital Infrastructure Projects in Northeast Region with IDB Support
The Inter-American Development Bank has approved a $300 million loan for Brazil to boost sustainable development in the country’s northeastern region by reducing infrastructure bottlenecks that affect strategic production chains. 
December 07, 2023
IDB Lab Will Deploy $46 Million to Promote Innovation in Climate and Nature
IDB Lab, the innovation laboratory of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Group, introduced its Green Entrepreneurial Engine approach, an ambitious effort to address climate change and environmental sustainability while accelerating technological climate innovation in Latin America and the
December 07, 2023
IDB to Help Pará Protect Amazon Forest on the State’s Path to Decarbonization
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a $300 million policy reform loan to support the State of Pará, Brazil, as it strives to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 205
December 06, 2023
Dec 07, 2023
Urbanismo saludable: herramientas para las ciudades de América Latina y el Caribe
05:00 AM - 06:30 AM
United States - Washington, D.C.
Dec 07, 2023
Governance and Development Seminars: Governance Institutions & High-Tech Exports | Luigi Manzetti (SMU)
07:00 AM - 08:30 AM
United States - Washington, D.C.
Dec 05 - 06, 2023
Alianzas entre el sector público, el sector privado y la academia para la identificación del riesgo de desastres y cambio climático
04:00 AM - 12:00 PM
El Salvador - San Salvador

Videos available in Spanish

Panamá Camina: experimentación urbana para el encuentro ciudadano y movilidad segura
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Ampliación del Canal de Panamá: mas logística, más conectividad con orgullo latinoamericano
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¿Cuáles son los ejes para una integración regional inteligente, sostenible e inclusiva?
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El Grupo BID y Panamá
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Strategy and Projects

Panama is one of the founding member countries of the IDB. Like all the shareholders, Panama appoints a Governor, who represents the country on the Board of Governors.

For day-to-day business at the Bank's Headquarters in Washington, D.C., Panama is represented by a chair on the Board of Executive Directors. The chair, shared with Venezuela, is headed by an Executive Director, who is elected to a three-year term by the Governors of Panama and Venezuela.

Country strategies remain valid for one year beyond the stated period, as they remain active throughout the preparation of the following strategy.  

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IDB Country Strategy with Panama 2021-2024
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Country Office

The objective of the IDB Group Country Strategy with Panama for the period 2021 – 2024 is to support the authorities’ efforts to jumpstart economic recovery, and to help Panama consolidate its position as a high-income country over the medium term in an inclusive and sustainable way.

Three areas were identified during the dialogue process in which the IDB Group can contribute to this objective in the coming years:

(i) modernizing public management;

(ii) improving the delivery of basic services; and

(iii) reigniting and diversifying productive activity. The IDB Group’s support will be tailored to the country’s needs arising from the health crisis and its social and economic impact, as well as with the process of rekindling growth.

Information technology will be considered in each strategic area and the crosscutting issues of gender, diversity, environmental sustainability, climate change adaptation, and institutional strengthening will be addressed.

Tomás Bermúdez Representante Grupo Países de Centroamérica. Desarrollo Sostenible - Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo - BID
Tomás Bermúdez
Representative
BIDPanama@iadb.org

 

Our Team on The Ground

Address: Calle 50 con calle Elvira Méndez, Edificio Tower Financial Center (Towerbank), piso 23. Panama, Panama

Mailing Address: Apartado postal: 0816-02900 zona 5 Panama, Panama

(T) (507) 206-0900

Country representation

Executive Director: Gustavo Tarre Briceno

ALTERNATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR(S):

  • Carlos Alberto Vallarino Rangel

ELECTED BY: Panama and Venezuela

Total Contribution: 16,366,500

Number of votes: 64,649

of the institution's ownership

Brazil to Promote Vital Infrastructure Projects in Northeast Region with IDB Support
The Inter-American Development Bank has approved a $300 million loan for Brazil to boost sustainable development in the country’s northeastern region by reducing infrastructure bottlenecks that affect strategic production chains. 
December 07, 2023
IDB Lab Will Deploy $46 Million to Promote Innovation in Climate and Nature
IDB Lab, the innovation laboratory of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Group, introduced its Green Entrepreneurial Engine approach, an ambitious effort to address climate change and environmental sustainability while accelerating technological climate innovation in Latin America and the
December 07, 2023
IDB to Help Pará Protect Amazon Forest on the State’s Path to Decarbonization
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a $300 million policy reform loan to support the State of Pará, Brazil, as it strives to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 205
December 06, 2023
Dec 07, 2023
Urbanismo saludable: herramientas para las ciudades de América Latina y el Caribe
05:00 AM - 06:30 AM
United States - Washington, D.C.
Dec 07, 2023
Governance and Development Seminars: Governance Institutions & High-Tech Exports | Luigi Manzetti (SMU)
07:00 AM - 08:30 AM
United States - Washington, D.C.
Dec 05 - 06, 2023
Alianzas entre el sector público, el sector privado y la academia para la identificación del riesgo de desastres y cambio climático
04:00 AM - 12:00 PM
El Salvador - San Salvador

Videos available in Spanish

Panamá Camina: experimentación urbana para el encuentro ciudadano y movilidad segura
Learn More
Ampliación del Canal de Panamá: mas logística, más conectividad con orgullo latinoamericano
Learn More
¿Cuáles son los ejes para una integración regional inteligente, sostenible e inclusiva?
Learn More
El Grupo BID y Panamá
Learn More
Strategy and Projects

Panama is one of the founding member countries of the IDB. Like all the shareholders, Panama appoints a Governor, who represents the country on the Board of Governors.

For day-to-day business at the Bank's Headquarters in Washington, D.C., Panama is represented by a chair on the Board of Executive Directors. The chair, shared with Venezuela, is headed by an Executive Director, who is elected to a three-year term by the Governors of Panama and Venezuela.

Country strategies remain valid for one year beyond the stated period, as they remain active throughout the preparation of the following strategy.  

hands
IDB Country Strategy with Panama 2021-2024
Download
hands
Acceptance of Partial Use of Country Procurement Systems
Download
hands
Subscribe
See more
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