The IDB Country Office of Suriname supports restoring macroeconomic sustainability, promoting private sector competitiveness, and improving basic services and social protection.
Overview
Suriname is a founding member of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). As with all IDB shareholders, Suriname appoints a Governor to represent the country on the IDB Board of Governors.
At the IDB Headquarters in Washington, D.C., Suriname is represented on the Board of Executive Directors. This position is shared with Brazil and is held by an Executive Director elected to a three-year term by the Governors of Suriname and Brazil.
Executive Director: Paulo Corrêa
ALTERNATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR(S):
- Alfredo De Oliveira Lingoist Junior
ELECTED BY: Brazil and Suriname
Total Contribution: 1,997,970
Number of votes: 12,659
of the institution's ownership
Address: Albergastraat 24 Paramaribo, Suriname
Albergastraat 24 Paramaribo, Suriname
Phone number: (597) 52-1217
E-mail: COF/[email protected]
The IDB Group’s Country Strategy for Suriname (2021-2025) is designed to support the restoration of macroeconomic sustainability, boost private sector competitiveness, and enhance basic services and social protection.
This strategy focuses on:
- Restoring Macroeconomic Sustainability: Enhancing public expenditure management and reinforcing public administration while safeguarding the social safety net.
- Promoting Private Sector Competitiveness: Fostering a more competitive private sector to drive economic growth and job creation.
- Improving Basic Services and Social Protection: Strengthening access to essential services and social safety nets to support vulnerable populations.
Longer-term priorities include advancing private sector development, accelerating digitalization, improving financial inclusion, and reinforcing social protection systems to ensure sustained progress and stability.
Country strategies remain valid for one year beyond the stated period, as they remain active throughout the preparation of the following strategy.
| Project Number | Sector | Subsector | Project Title | Financing | Project Status | Approval Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SU-G1011 | ENERGY | RURAL ELECTRIFICATION | Support for the Implementation of the operation “Bioeconomy Empowerment in Suriname through Access to Water, Energy, and Telecommunications” (SU-L1076) | 2,575,296.00 | Preparation | |
| SU-T1218 | SOCIAL INVESTMENT | EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT | Support for Strengthening Suriname's Social Protection System | 250,000.00 | Implementation | Jun. 15, 2026 |
| SU-T1219 | ENERGY | ENERGY INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING AND CAPACITY BUILDING | Support the Government of Suriname in the understanding, analysis and design of electricity subsidy reforms | 700,000.00 | Preparation | |
| SU-T1224 | HEALTH | HEALTH SERVICES | Health Sector Transformation: Analysis and Reform Roadmap for Suriname | 130,000.00 | Implementation | May. 11, 2026 |
| SU-T1214 | TRANSPORT | TRANSPORT NETWORKS CONNECTIVITY | Support for Execution of Transport Sector Projects in Suriname | 400,000.00 | Preparation | |
| SU-T1215 | EDUCATION | SECONDARY EDUCATION | Support for Quality Execution for Skills for Growth and CAIQES in Suriname | 200,000.00 | Preparation | |
| SU-T1216 | OTHER | OTHER | Action Plan C&D | 349,505.00 | Implementation | Jan. 5, 2026 |
| SU-T1211 | SUSTAINABLE TOURISM | DEVELOPMENT TOURISM DESTINATION & PRODUCT MANAGEMENT | Matawai Liba: Amazon Conservation and Community-based Tourism initiative | 1,260,000.00 | Implementation | Dec. 8, 2025 |
- Sector: ENERGY
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 2,575,296.00
- Sector: SOCIAL INVESTMENT
- Project Status: Implementation
- Approval Date: Jun. 15, 2026
- Financing: 250,000.00
- Sector: ENERGY
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 700,000.00
- Sector: HEALTH
- Project Status: Implementation
- Approval Date: May. 11, 2026
- Financing: 130,000.00
- Sector: TRANSPORT
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 400,000.00
- Sector: EDUCATION
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 200,000.00
- Sector: OTHER
- Project Status: Implementation
- Approval Date: Jan. 5, 2026
- Financing: 349,505.00
- Sector: SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
- Project Status: Implementation
- Approval Date: Dec. 8, 2025
- Financing: 1,260,000.00
Overview
Suriname is a founding member of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). As with all IDB shareholders, Suriname appoints a Governor to represent the country on the IDB Board of Governors.
At the IDB Headquarters in Washington, D.C., Suriname is represented on the Board of Executive Directors. This position is shared with Brazil and is held by an Executive Director elected to a three-year term by the Governors of Suriname and Brazil.
Executive Director: Paulo Corrêa
ALTERNATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR(S):
- Alfredo De Oliveira Lingoist Junior
ELECTED BY: Brazil and Suriname
Total Contribution: 1,997,970
Number of votes: 12,659
of the institution's ownership
Address: Albergastraat 24 Paramaribo, Suriname
Albergastraat 24 Paramaribo, Suriname
Phone number: (597) 52-1217
E-mail: COF/[email protected]
The IDB Group’s Country Strategy for Suriname (2021-2025) is designed to support the restoration of macroeconomic sustainability, boost private sector competitiveness, and enhance basic services and social protection.
This strategy focuses on:
- Restoring Macroeconomic Sustainability: Enhancing public expenditure management and reinforcing public administration while safeguarding the social safety net.
- Promoting Private Sector Competitiveness: Fostering a more competitive private sector to drive economic growth and job creation.
- Improving Basic Services and Social Protection: Strengthening access to essential services and social safety nets to support vulnerable populations.
Longer-term priorities include advancing private sector development, accelerating digitalization, improving financial inclusion, and reinforcing social protection systems to ensure sustained progress and stability.
Country strategies remain valid for one year beyond the stated period, as they remain active throughout the preparation of the following strategy.
| Project Number | Sector | Subsector | Project Title | Financing | Project Status | Approval Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SU-G1011 | ENERGY | RURAL ELECTRIFICATION | Support for the Implementation of the operation “Bioeconomy Empowerment in Suriname through Access to Water, Energy, and Telecommunications” (SU-L1076) | 2,575,296.00 | Preparation | |
| SU-T1218 | SOCIAL INVESTMENT | EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT | Support for Strengthening Suriname's Social Protection System | 250,000.00 | Implementation | Jun. 15, 2026 |
| SU-T1219 | ENERGY | ENERGY INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING AND CAPACITY BUILDING | Support the Government of Suriname in the understanding, analysis and design of electricity subsidy reforms | 700,000.00 | Preparation | |
| SU-T1224 | HEALTH | HEALTH SERVICES | Health Sector Transformation: Analysis and Reform Roadmap for Suriname | 130,000.00 | Implementation | May. 11, 2026 |
| SU-T1214 | TRANSPORT | TRANSPORT NETWORKS CONNECTIVITY | Support for Execution of Transport Sector Projects in Suriname | 400,000.00 | Preparation | |
| SU-T1215 | EDUCATION | SECONDARY EDUCATION | Support for Quality Execution for Skills for Growth and CAIQES in Suriname | 200,000.00 | Preparation | |
| SU-T1216 | OTHER | OTHER | Action Plan C&D | 349,505.00 | Implementation | Jan. 5, 2026 |
| SU-T1211 | SUSTAINABLE TOURISM | DEVELOPMENT TOURISM DESTINATION & PRODUCT MANAGEMENT | Matawai Liba: Amazon Conservation and Community-based Tourism initiative | 1,260,000.00 | Implementation | Dec. 8, 2025 |
- Sector: ENERGY
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 2,575,296.00
- Sector: SOCIAL INVESTMENT
- Project Status: Implementation
- Approval Date: Jun. 15, 2026
- Financing: 250,000.00
- Sector: ENERGY
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 700,000.00
- Sector: HEALTH
- Project Status: Implementation
- Approval Date: May. 11, 2026
- Financing: 130,000.00
- Sector: TRANSPORT
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 400,000.00
- Sector: EDUCATION
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 200,000.00
- Sector: OTHER
- Project Status: Implementation
- Approval Date: Jan. 5, 2026
- Financing: 349,505.00
- Sector: SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
- Project Status: Implementation
- Approval Date: Dec. 8, 2025
- Financing: 1,260,000.00
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