
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 Guilherme Farah Correa
ALTERNATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR(S):
- Marta Viegas
ELECTED BY: Brazil and Suriname
Total Contribution: 1,640,970
Number of votes: 12,659
of the institution's ownership
Address: Peter Bruneslaan 2-4 Paramaribo, Suriname
Peter Bruneslaan 2-4 Paramaribo, Suriname
Phone number: (597) 52-1201
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-T1209 | PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT | SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE | Business Development and SME Support in Suriname | 200,000.00 | Preparation | |
SU-T1177 | AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT | AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH AND INNOVATION | Technical Support to Improve the Execution of Investment Projects SU-L1020 and SU-L1052 | 400,000.00 | Preparation | |
SU-T1200 | TRANSPORT | AIRPORT INFRASTRUCTURE | Support for the Improvement of Air Transport in Suriname | 450,000.00 | Preparation | |
TC8605430 | ENERGY | NEW HYDROPOWER PROJECTS | Electric & Diesel Factory in Tambaredjo | 1,190,000.00 | Closed | Sep. 28, 1987 |
TC9709471 | URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING | URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING | Low Cost Housing Program | 10,100.00 | Closed | Oct. 31, 1997 |
TC9102188 | AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT | AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT | Training in Cultivation of Soy Beans | 20,000.00 | Closed | Mar. 20, 1991 |
TC9811078 | REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE | REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE | Road Map for Public Sector Reform | 709,600.00 | Closed | Mar. 24, 2004 |
TC8405145 | AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT | AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH AND INNOVATION | Advisory Services for Landbounwbank N.v. | 24,000.00 | Closed | May. 25, 1984 |
- Sector: PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 200,000.00
- Sector: AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 400,000.00
- Sector: TRANSPORT
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 450,000.00
- Sector: ENERGY
- Project Status: Closed
- Approval Date: Sep. 28, 1987
- Financing: 1,190,000.00
- Sector: URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING
- Project Status: Closed
- Approval Date: Oct. 31, 1997
- Financing: 10,100.00
- Sector: AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
- Project Status: Closed
- Approval Date: Mar. 20, 1991
- Financing: 20,000.00
- Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
- Project Status: Closed
- Approval Date: Mar. 24, 2004
- Financing: 709,600.00
- Sector: AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
- Project Status: Closed
- Approval Date: May. 25, 1984
- Financing: 24,000.00

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 Guilherme Farah Correa
ALTERNATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR(S):
- Marta Viegas
ELECTED BY: Brazil and Suriname
Total Contribution: 1,640,970
Number of votes: 12,659
of the institution's ownership
Address: Peter Bruneslaan 2-4 Paramaribo, Suriname
Peter Bruneslaan 2-4 Paramaribo, Suriname
Phone number: (597) 52-1201
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-T1209 | PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT | SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE | Business Development and SME Support in Suriname | 200,000.00 | Preparation | |
SU-T1177 | AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT | AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH AND INNOVATION | Technical Support to Improve the Execution of Investment Projects SU-L1020 and SU-L1052 | 400,000.00 | Preparation | |
SU-T1200 | TRANSPORT | AIRPORT INFRASTRUCTURE | Support for the Improvement of Air Transport in Suriname | 450,000.00 | Preparation | |
TC8410087 | WATER AND SANITATION | WATER AND SANITATION | Improvement of the Potable Water System | 1,496,000.00 | Closed | Oct. 3, 1985 |
TC9507049 | PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT | PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT | Streng. Godo and de Schakel Credit Union | 7,500.00 | Closed | Jul. 17, 1995 |
TC8703127 | AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT | SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT | Study, Agricultural Sector Development | 30,000.00 | Closed | Jun. 2, 1987 |
TC9801235 | URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING | URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING | Community Development Fund | 13,500.00 | Closed | Jan. 20, 1998 |
TC9202152 | REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE | REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE | Creation of Financial Information Unit | 1,321,000.00 | Closed | Oct. 4, 1995 |
- Sector: PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 200,000.00
- Sector: AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 400,000.00
- Sector: TRANSPORT
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 450,000.00
- Sector: WATER AND SANITATION
- Project Status: Closed
- Approval Date: Oct. 3, 1985
- Financing: 1,496,000.00
- Sector: PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT
- Project Status: Closed
- Approval Date: Jul. 17, 1995
- Financing: 7,500.00
- Sector: AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
- Project Status: Closed
- Approval Date: Jun. 2, 1987
- Financing: 30,000.00
- Sector: URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING
- Project Status: Closed
- Approval Date: Jan. 20, 1998
- Financing: 13,500.00
- Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
- Project Status: Closed
- Approval Date: Oct. 4, 1995
- Financing: 1,321,000.00
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