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Suriname

Suriname

The IDB Country Office of Suriname supports restoring macroeconomic sustainability, promoting private sector competitiveness, and improving basic services and social protection.

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Adriana La Valley Representante país Surinam. Sostenibilidad económica - Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo - BID
Adriana La Valley
IDB Country Representative in Suriname
COF/[email protected]

 

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.

Suriname's representatives at the IDB

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]

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Jun 10, 2025
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08:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Webinar 1: Territorial Reconversion
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Strategy and Projects

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:

  1. Restoring Macroeconomic Sustainability: Enhancing public expenditure management and reinforcing public administration while safeguarding the social safety net.
  2. Promoting Private Sector Competitiveness: Fostering a more competitive private sector to drive economic growth and job creation.
  3. 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.   

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IDB Group Country Strategy with Suriname (2021-2025)
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Project Number Sector Subsector Project Title Financing Project Status Approval Date
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
TC9410268 EDUCATION EDUCATION Institutional Strengthening of Sorts 6,500.00 Closed Nov. 9, 1994
TC8703052 AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT Rehabilitation, Irrig. & Drainage System 1,377,000.00 Closed Sep. 28, 1987
SU-T1200 Support for the Improvement of Air Transport in Suriname
  • Sector: TRANSPORT
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 450,000.00
TC8605430 Electric & Diesel Factory in Tambaredjo
  • Sector: ENERGY
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: Sep. 28, 1987
  • Financing: 1,190,000.00
TC9709471 Low Cost Housing Program
  • Sector: URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: Oct. 31, 1997
  • Financing: 10,100.00
TC9102188 Training in Cultivation of Soy Beans
  • Sector: AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: Mar. 20, 1991
  • Financing: 20,000.00
TC9811078 Road Map for Public Sector Reform
  • Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: Mar. 24, 2004
  • Financing: 709,600.00
TC8405145 Advisory Services for Landbounwbank N.v.
  • Sector: AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: May. 25, 1984
  • Financing: 24,000.00
TC9410268 Institutional Strengthening of Sorts
  • Sector: EDUCATION
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: Nov. 9, 1994
  • Financing: 6,500.00
TC8703052 Rehabilitation, Irrig. & Drainage System
  • Sector: AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: Sep. 28, 1987
  • Financing: 1,377,000.00
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Country Office
Adriana La Valley Representante país Surinam. Sostenibilidad económica - Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo - BID
Adriana La Valley
IDB Country Representative in Suriname
COF/[email protected]

 

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.

Suriname's representatives at the IDB

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]

IDB and Caribbean Governors Discuss Reforms and Initiatives for Impact and Scale
Governors agree on next steps for ONE Caribbean regional integration program. NASSAU, The Bahamas – The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) held its XIII Annual Consultation with the governors of Caribbean member countries on February 2-3 in Nassau, The Bahamas. The gathering was part of...
IDB Launches a TechLab to Strengthen Caribbean Digital Growth and Innovation
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) inaugurates a new emerging technology laboratory hub for the Caribbean, TechLab, in Trinidad and Tobago. This initiative aims to advance the region’s digital transformation agenda, fostering innovation and sustainable growth.
Innovative Businesses in the Caribbean Show Higher Levels of Productivity and Sales, IDB Report Says
Most Caribbean businesses are either innovative or potentially innovative but still face challenges, according to a new report by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). This edition delves into the critical role of innovation in driving economic growth and productivity in the Caribbean region. In...
Be the first to find out about the IDB news in Suriname!
Subscribe
Jun 10, 2025
The Gains from Foreign Multinationals in an Economy with Distortions
08:30 AM - 10:00 AM
United States of America - Washington, D.C.
Jun 11, 2025
Webinar 1: Territorial Reconversion
06:00 AM - 07:30 AM
Jun 11, 2025
Direito de reclamar: Mecanismos de reclamação sobre projetos com financiamento internacional
07:00 AM - 08:00 AM
Brazil - Otro
Paramaribo Urban Rehabilitation Program
Learn More
Modernization of Electricity Network
Learn More
Partnering for a Resilient Caribbean
Learn More
The Caribbean of 2040: vibrant economies where people are safe, productive and happy
Learn More
A blue urban agenda for the Caribbean: adapting to climate change in the coastal cities
Learn More
How are Caribbean cities responding to climate change?
Learn More
What is the Inter-American Development Bank? Financial and technical to improve lives in LAC
Learn More
Strategy and Projects

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:

  1. Restoring Macroeconomic Sustainability: Enhancing public expenditure management and reinforcing public administration while safeguarding the social safety net.
  2. Promoting Private Sector Competitiveness: Fostering a more competitive private sector to drive economic growth and job creation.
  3. 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.   

hands
IDB Group Country Strategy with Suriname (2021-2025)
See more
Project Number Sector Subsector Project Title Financing Project Status Approval Date
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
TC9410268 EDUCATION EDUCATION Institutional Strengthening of Sorts 6,500.00 Closed Nov. 9, 1994
TC8703052 AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT Rehabilitation, Irrig. & Drainage System 1,377,000.00 Closed Sep. 28, 1987
SU-T1200 Support for the Improvement of Air Transport in Suriname
  • Sector: TRANSPORT
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 450,000.00
TC8605430 Electric & Diesel Factory in Tambaredjo
  • Sector: ENERGY
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: Sep. 28, 1987
  • Financing: 1,190,000.00
TC9709471 Low Cost Housing Program
  • Sector: URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: Oct. 31, 1997
  • Financing: 10,100.00
TC9102188 Training in Cultivation of Soy Beans
  • Sector: AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: Mar. 20, 1991
  • Financing: 20,000.00
TC9811078 Road Map for Public Sector Reform
  • Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: Mar. 24, 2004
  • Financing: 709,600.00
TC8405145 Advisory Services for Landbounwbank N.v.
  • Sector: AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: May. 25, 1984
  • Financing: 24,000.00
TC9410268 Institutional Strengthening of Sorts
  • Sector: EDUCATION
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: Nov. 9, 1994
  • Financing: 6,500.00
TC8703052 Rehabilitation, Irrig. & Drainage System
  • Sector: AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
  • Project Status: Closed
  • Approval Date: Sep. 28, 1987
  • Financing: 1,377,000.00
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