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Panama

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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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 Bermudez - Inter American Development Bank - IDB
Tomás Bermúdez
IDB Country Representative in Panama
BIDPanama@iadb.org

 

Our Team on The Ground

Address of the IDB representation in Panama: 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: 17,017,200

Number of votes: 64,649

of the institution's ownership

IDB Group Launches 7th Edition of Superheroes of Development to Recognize Project Executors
The call will be open from May 20 to June 28, 2024 The Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group) launched the seventh edition of the Superheroes of Development contest to recognize clients and executing institutions excelling in the successful resolution of challenges during the...
May 21, 2024
Use of Mobile Money, Digital Payments Doubles in Central America, Panama and Dominican Republic
The use of digital financial services has experienced rapid growth in Central America, Panama and the Dominican Republic, with the share of adults owning mobile money accounts doubling from 4% to 8% between 2017 and 2021, a new study by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) shows. Digital...
May 06, 2024
BIDAcademy Launches Podcast on How to Combat Inequality in Latin America and the Caribbean
The new series will explore inequality, how it intersects with factors including gender and race, and how it impacts access to education or employment. BIDAcademy, the knowledge and learning platform of the IDB Group – which consists of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), IDB Invest and IDB...
April 11, 2024
Apr 10, 2023
EconNet: Political Connections, Allocation of Stimulus Spending, and the Jobs Multiplier | Veronika Penciakova (Atlanta FED)
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
United States - Washington, DC
Apr 11, 2023
Presentation of the Government Digital Transformation Guide
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Apr 12, 2023
Research and Policy Seminar: The Global Economy at a Turning Point | Kenneth Rogoff (Harvard University)
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Washington, DC

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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Acceptance of Partial Use of Country Procurement Systems
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Project Number Sector Projects Financing Project Status Approval Date
PN-G1013 WATER AND SANITATION Support the sustainability of systems constructed through the Water and Sanitation Program for Rural and Indigenous Areas in Panama 1,000,000 Preparation
PN-T1347 TRANSPORT Support for the development of mass transportation projects in Panama City - Extension of the Panama Metro Lines and San Miguelito Aerial Cable 600,000 Preparation
PN-T1348 TRANSPORT Support for the consolidation of the National Logistics Strategy in Panama 400,000 Preparation
PN-T1344 REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE Support to the digital transformation of Panama public administration and services 300,000 Preparation
PN-T1345 REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE Support the government of Panama to design a fiscal consolidation program 200,000 Preparation
PN-T1357 TRANSPORT Strengthening the Panama's institutional capacity in preparing and supervise PPP contracts 60,000 Preparation
PN-L1178 SOCIAL INVESTMENT Program to Support the Strengthening of the Social Protection System 200,000,000 Preparation
PN-T1343 REGIONAL INTEGRATION Operational support to the Customs Logistics Integration Program 300,000 Implementation
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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 Bermudez - Inter American Development Bank - IDB
Tomás Bermúdez
IDB Country Representative in Panama
BIDPanama@iadb.org

 

Our Team on The Ground

Address of the IDB representation in Panama: 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: 17,017,200

Number of votes: 64,649

of the institution's ownership

IDB Group Launches 7th Edition of Superheroes of Development to Recognize Project Executors
The call will be open from May 20 to June 28, 2024 The Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group) launched the seventh edition of the Superheroes of Development contest to recognize clients and executing institutions excelling in the successful resolution of challenges during the...
May 21, 2024
Use of Mobile Money, Digital Payments Doubles in Central America, Panama and Dominican Republic
The use of digital financial services has experienced rapid growth in Central America, Panama and the Dominican Republic, with the share of adults owning mobile money accounts doubling from 4% to 8% between 2017 and 2021, a new study by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) shows. Digital...
May 06, 2024
BIDAcademy Launches Podcast on How to Combat Inequality in Latin America and the Caribbean
The new series will explore inequality, how it intersects with factors including gender and race, and how it impacts access to education or employment. BIDAcademy, the knowledge and learning platform of the IDB Group – which consists of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), IDB Invest and IDB...
April 11, 2024
Apr 10, 2023
EconNet: Political Connections, Allocation of Stimulus Spending, and the Jobs Multiplier | Veronika Penciakova (Atlanta FED)
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
United States - Washington, DC
Apr 11, 2023
Presentation of the Government Digital Transformation Guide
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Apr 12, 2023
Research and Policy Seminar: The Global Economy at a Turning Point | Kenneth Rogoff (Harvard University)
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Washington, DC

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
Project Number Sector Projects Financing Project Status Approval Date
PN-G1013 WATER AND SANITATION Support the sustainability of systems constructed through the Water and Sanitation Program for Rural and Indigenous Areas in Panama 1,000,000 Preparation
PN-T1347 TRANSPORT Support for the development of mass transportation projects in Panama City - Extension of the Panama Metro Lines and San Miguelito Aerial Cable 600,000 Preparation
PN-T1348 TRANSPORT Support for the consolidation of the National Logistics Strategy in Panama 400,000 Preparation
PN-T1344 REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE Support to the digital transformation of Panama public administration and services 300,000 Preparation
PN-T1345 REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE Support the government of Panama to design a fiscal consolidation program 200,000 Preparation
PN-T1357 TRANSPORT Strengthening the Panama's institutional capacity in preparing and supervise PPP contracts 60,000 Preparation
PN-L1178 SOCIAL INVESTMENT Program to Support the Strengthening of the Social Protection System 200,000,000 Preparation
PN-T1343 REGIONAL INTEGRATION Operational support to the Customs Logistics Integration Program 300,000 Implementation
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