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Paraguay

Paraguay

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.

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Country Office
Alonso Chaverri Suárez - Country Representative - Inter American Development Bank - IDB
Alonso Chaverri Suárez
IDB Country Representative in Paraguay
BIDParaguay@iadb.org

 

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.

Paraguay's representatives at the IDB

Executive Director: Mario Alberto Guillen Suarez

ALTERNATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR(S):

  • Santiago Cat Ruprecht

ELECTED BY: Bolivia, Paraguay, and Uruguay

Total Contribution: 14,325,900

Number of votes: 64,649

of the institution's ownership

IDB Country Office in Paraguay


Address: Calle Quesada 4616 esquina Legión Civil Extranjera. Barrio Recoleta, Asunción, Paraguay Casilla No. 1209 Asunción, Paraguay Phone number: (595-21) 616-2000 E-mail: BIDParaguay@iadb.org

Paraguay to Expand Sanitation in Lake Ypacaraí Watershed to Improve Environment
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a $154 million loan and $7.7 million grant from the IDB CLIMA program for a first round of construction under the Comprehensive Sanitation Plan for the Lake Ypacaraí Watershed in Paraguay. This project will improve environmental conditions in...
Mercosur Digital Citizen” Initiative to Enhance Service Delivery and Simplify Procedures
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the Inter-American Network on Digital Government  (GEALC Network) today unveiled Mercosur Digital Citizen, an initiative that will allow citizens of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay to use their national digital ID to carry out government...
Paraguay to Strengthen Tax and Custom Administration with IDB Support
Paraguay will promote the digital transformation of its tax and customs administration with a $30 million loan from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). The program will support the National Tax Revenue Directorate (DNIT, for its Spanish acronym) to enhance the efficiency of domestic tax and...
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Jan 30, 2025
REP LAC Forum: Race, Ethnicity, and Policies in Latin America and the Caribbean
04:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Feb 13 - 14, 2025
Salud Mesoamerica: Equity, Quality, Impact
04:00 AM - 01:00 PM
United States of America - Washington, D.C.
Feb 19, 2025
PPP Talk 3: From Numbers to Results: Unveiling the Economic and Social Impact of PPPs
04:00 AM - 05:30 AM

Videos available in Spanish

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Strategy and Projects

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.   

IDB Group Country Strategy with Paraguay 2019-2023
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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
PR-L1206 WATER AND SANITATION Third Water and Sanitation Program for Rural and Indigenous Communities and Small Cities in Paraguay with an emphasis on Sustainability Preparation
PR-T1373 PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT GuaranIA: Integrating the Guaraní Language into the Digital Sphere for the Inclusion of Rural and Vulnerable Populations 936,000 Implementation
PR-L1200 TRANSPORT Program for the territorial connectivity and integration of the western region of Paraguay: Bioceanic route Preparation
PR-L1197 FINANCIAL MARKETS Expanding Financial Inclusion for Women, through Digital Innovation 3,500,000 Implementation
PR-J0001 WATER AND SANITATION IDB CLIMA - Sanitation Program for the Lake Ypacaraí Watershed 7,700,000 Implementation
PR-T1340 ENERGY The Valuation of Pruning Waste as a Source of Renewable Energy 705,000 Implementation
PR-L1196 TRANSPORT Program to improve rural connectivity and modernize road management in Paraguay Preparation
PR-T1360 WATER AND SANITATION Support for the water and sanitation sector in Paraguay for a sustainable provision of services and sectoral planning 466,000 Implementation
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Country Office
Alonso Chaverri Suárez - Country Representative - Inter American Development Bank - IDB
Alonso Chaverri Suárez
IDB Country Representative in Paraguay
BIDParaguay@iadb.org

 

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.

Paraguay's representatives at the IDB

Executive Director: Mario Alberto Guillen Suarez

ALTERNATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR(S):

  • Santiago Cat Ruprecht

ELECTED BY: Bolivia, Paraguay, and Uruguay

Total Contribution: 14,325,900

Number of votes: 64,649

of the institution's ownership

IDB Country Office in Paraguay


Address: Calle Quesada 4616 esquina Legión Civil Extranjera. Barrio Recoleta, Asunción, Paraguay Casilla No. 1209 Asunción, Paraguay Phone number: (595-21) 616-2000 E-mail: BIDParaguay@iadb.org

Paraguay to Expand Sanitation in Lake Ypacaraí Watershed to Improve Environment
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a $154 million loan and $7.7 million grant from the IDB CLIMA program for a first round of construction under the Comprehensive Sanitation Plan for the Lake Ypacaraí Watershed in Paraguay. This project will improve environmental conditions in...
Mercosur Digital Citizen” Initiative to Enhance Service Delivery and Simplify Procedures
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the Inter-American Network on Digital Government  (GEALC Network) today unveiled Mercosur Digital Citizen, an initiative that will allow citizens of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay to use their national digital ID to carry out government...
Paraguay to Strengthen Tax and Custom Administration with IDB Support
Paraguay will promote the digital transformation of its tax and customs administration with a $30 million loan from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). The program will support the National Tax Revenue Directorate (DNIT, for its Spanish acronym) to enhance the efficiency of domestic tax and...
Be the first to find out about the IDB news in Paraguay!
Subscribe
Jan 30, 2025
REP LAC Forum: Race, Ethnicity, and Policies in Latin America and the Caribbean
04:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Feb 13 - 14, 2025
Salud Mesoamerica: Equity, Quality, Impact
04:00 AM - 01:00 PM
United States of America - Washington, D.C.
Feb 19, 2025
PPP Talk 3: From Numbers to Results: Unveiling the Economic and Social Impact of PPPs
04:00 AM - 05:30 AM

Videos available in Spanish

¿Qué significa mejorar vidas en América Latina y el Caribe? Desarrollo de impacto con sello BID
Learn More
¿Cuáles son los ejes para una integración regional inteligente, sostenible e inclusiva?
Learn More
Integración y gobernanza: ¿cuál será el futuro de América Latina y el Caribe en el 2030?
Learn More
Strategy and Projects

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.   

IDB Group Country Strategy with Paraguay 2019-2023
Download
Acceptance of Partial Use of Country Procurement Systems
Download
Project Number Sector Projects Financing Project Status Approval Date
PR-L1206 WATER AND SANITATION Third Water and Sanitation Program for Rural and Indigenous Communities and Small Cities in Paraguay with an emphasis on Sustainability Preparation
PR-T1373 PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT GuaranIA: Integrating the Guaraní Language into the Digital Sphere for the Inclusion of Rural and Vulnerable Populations 936,000 Implementation
PR-L1200 TRANSPORT Program for the territorial connectivity and integration of the western region of Paraguay: Bioceanic route Preparation
PR-L1197 FINANCIAL MARKETS Expanding Financial Inclusion for Women, through Digital Innovation 3,500,000 Implementation
PR-J0001 WATER AND SANITATION IDB CLIMA - Sanitation Program for the Lake Ypacaraí Watershed 7,700,000 Implementation
PR-T1340 ENERGY The Valuation of Pruning Waste as a Source of Renewable Energy 705,000 Implementation
PR-L1196 TRANSPORT Program to improve rural connectivity and modernize road management in Paraguay Preparation
PR-T1360 WATER AND SANITATION Support for the water and sanitation sector in Paraguay for a sustainable provision of services and sectoral planning 466,000 Implementation
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