The Country Office of Paraguay seeks to support the country's institutional and productive transformation, under criteria of sustainability, equity, and economic and social inclusion.
Overview
Paraguay is a founding member of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). As with all shareholders, Paraguay appoints a Governor to represent the country on the IDB Board of Governors.
At the IDB Headquarters in Washington, D.C., Paraguay is represented on the Board of Executive Directors. This position is shared with Bolivia and Uruguay, and is held by an Executive Director elected to a three-year term by the Governors of Paraguay, Bolivia, and Uruguay.
Executive Director: Mario Alberto Guillen Suarez
ALTERNATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR(S):
- Santiago Cat Ruprecht
ELECTED BY: Bolivia, Paraguay, and Uruguay
Total Contribution: 12,685,900
Number of votes: 64,649
of the institution's ownership
IDB Country Office in Paraguay
Videos available in Spanish
The IDB Group’s Country Strategy with Paraguay for 2019-2023 aims to foster institutional and productive transformation, focusing on sustainability, equity, and economic and social inclusion. The strategy emphasizes four key areas of collaboration and support:
(i) Public Management and Institutions: Enhancing the effectiveness and transparency of public administration and strengthening institutional frameworks.
(ii) Integration and Diversification: Promoting greater integration into the global economy and diversifying economic activities to boost resilience.
(iii) Productive and Resilient Infrastructure: Investing in infrastructure that supports productivity and withstands environmental and economic challenges.
(iv) Human Capital and Living Conditions: Improving education, health, and living standards to foster a skilled and healthy workforce.
These actions align with Paraguay’s 2030 National Development Plan, which focuses on global integration, inclusive economic growth, poverty reduction, social development, and efficient public management.
Country strategies remain valid for one year beyond the stated period, as they remain active throughout the preparation of the following strategy.
Overview
Paraguay is a founding member of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). As with all shareholders, Paraguay appoints a Governor to represent the country on the IDB Board of Governors.
At the IDB Headquarters in Washington, D.C., Paraguay is represented on the Board of Executive Directors. This position is shared with Bolivia and Uruguay, and is held by an Executive Director elected to a three-year term by the Governors of Paraguay, Bolivia, and Uruguay.
Executive Director: Mario Alberto Guillen Suarez
ALTERNATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR(S):
- Santiago Cat Ruprecht
ELECTED BY: Bolivia, Paraguay, and Uruguay
Total Contribution: 12,685,900
Number of votes: 64,649
of the institution's ownership
IDB Country Office in Paraguay
Videos available in Spanish
The IDB Group’s Country Strategy with Paraguay for 2019-2023 aims to foster institutional and productive transformation, focusing on sustainability, equity, and economic and social inclusion. The strategy emphasizes four key areas of collaboration and support:
(i) Public Management and Institutions: Enhancing the effectiveness and transparency of public administration and strengthening institutional frameworks.
(ii) Integration and Diversification: Promoting greater integration into the global economy and diversifying economic activities to boost resilience.
(iii) Productive and Resilient Infrastructure: Investing in infrastructure that supports productivity and withstands environmental and economic challenges.
(iv) Human Capital and Living Conditions: Improving education, health, and living standards to foster a skilled and healthy workforce.
These actions align with Paraguay’s 2030 National Development Plan, which focuses on global integration, inclusive economic growth, poverty reduction, social development, and efficient public management.
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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