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Trinidad and Tobago

In Trinidad and Tobago, the Bank has a single pillar country strategy focused on digital transformation for sustainable and inclusive economic growth as it supports the government with its digital transformation in post pandemic times across various sectors such as health, infrastructure, water and sanitation.

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Portrait of Julian Belgrave, IDB Country Representative for Trinidad and Tobago
Julian Belgrave
IDB Country Representative in Trinidad and Tobago
IDBTrinidad@iadb.org

 

Overview

 

Trinidad and Tobago is one of the founding member countries of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). Like all IDB shareholders, Trinidad and Tobago appoints a Governor who represents the country on the IDB Board of Governors.

At the Bank’s Headquarters in Washington, D.C., Trinidad and Tobago is represented on the Board of Executive Directors. This position is shared with the Bahamas, Barbados, Guyana, and Jamaica, and is occupied by an Executive Director elected to a three-year term by the Governors of Trinidad and Tobago, the Bahamas, Barbados, Guyana, and Jamaica.

Representatives of Trinidad and Tobago at the IDB

Executive Director: Navita Anganu

ALTERNATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR(S):

  • Quinton Charles Lamont Lightbourne

ELECTED BY: Bahamas, Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago

Total Contribution: 12,927,400

Number of votes: 61,379

of the institution's ownership

Address: 17 Alexandra Street, St. Clair

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
 

P.O. Box 68, Port of Spain

Trinidad and Tobago
 

Phone number: (1-868) 822-6400

E-mail:  IDBTrinidad@iadb.org

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Strategy and Projects

The IDB Group’s Country Strategy for Trinidad and Tobago (2021-2025) aims to support the country's digital transformation agenda, fostering sustainable and inclusive growth as outlined in the nation’s medium- and long-term post-pandemic development plan. 

This strategy is centered on one key area: digitalization to drive economic transformation. It pursues three strategic objectives:

  1. Improving the Business Environment: Creating conditions that facilitate and accelerate digital transformation across industries.
  2. Expanding Digital Tools for Education: Enhancing the use of digital technologies to improve educational outcomes and develop digital skills.
  3. Enhancing Service Delivery: Leveraging digital solutions to improve the efficiency and quality of public services.
     

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 Trinidad and Tobago 2021-2025
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Project Number Sector Subsector Project Title Financing Project Status Approval Date
TT-T1171 SUSTAINABLE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT TOURISM DESTINATION & PRODUCT MANAGEMENT Economic Assessment of Carnival in Trinidad and Tobago 200,000.00 Preparation
TT-T1173 REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE PUBLIC EXPENDITURE MANAGEMENT Support to Strengthen Fiscal Policy and Management in Trinidad and Tobago 400,000.00 Preparation
TT-T1177 OTHER OTHER Action Plan C&D 286,271.00 Implementation Jan. 6, 2025
TT-T1159 REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE PUBLIC EXPENDITURE MANAGEMENT Digital Transformation of Public Procurement in Trinidad and Tobago 100,000.00 Implementation Jul. 29, 2024
TT-T1168 REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE TRANSPARENCY AND ANTI-CORRUPTION Knowledge Exchange on Improving Transparency for Extractive Industries in the Caribbean 20,000.00 Implementation Oct. 31, 2024
TT-T1166 SUSTAINABLE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT TOURISM DESTINATION & PRODUCT MANAGEMENT Knowledge Exchange between The Bahamas and Trinidad and Tobago to Strengthen Tourism Crisis Management 20,000.00 Implementation Aug. 29, 2024
TT-T1165 SOCIAL INVESTMENT MIGRATION & MIGRANTS Promoting the Inclusion of Migrant Children in Trinidad and Tobago's Education System 150,000.00 Implementation Dec. 6, 2024
TT-T1154 REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE E-GOVERNMENT Strengthening Digital Inclusion among Vulnerable Groups in Trinidad and Tobago 572,200.00 Implementation Aug. 28, 2024
TT-T1171 Economic Assessment of Carnival in Trinidad and Tobago
  • Sector: SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 200,000.00
TT-T1173 Support to Strengthen Fiscal Policy and Management in Trinidad and Tobago
  • Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 400,000.00
TT-T1177 Action Plan C&D
  • Sector: OTHER
  • Project Status: Implementation
  • Approval Date: Jan. 6, 2025
  • Financing: 286,271.00
TT-T1159 Digital Transformation of Public Procurement in Trinidad and Tobago
  • Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
  • Project Status: Implementation
  • Approval Date: Jul. 29, 2024
  • Financing: 100,000.00
TT-T1168 Knowledge Exchange on Improving Transparency for Extractive Industries in the Caribbean
  • Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
  • Project Status: Implementation
  • Approval Date: Oct. 31, 2024
  • Financing: 20,000.00
TT-T1166 Knowledge Exchange between The Bahamas and Trinidad and Tobago to Strengthen Tourism Crisis Management
  • Sector: SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
  • Project Status: Implementation
  • Approval Date: Aug. 29, 2024
  • Financing: 20,000.00
TT-T1165 Promoting the Inclusion of Migrant Children in Trinidad and Tobago's Education System
  • Sector: SOCIAL INVESTMENT
  • Project Status: Implementation
  • Approval Date: Dec. 6, 2024
  • Financing: 150,000.00
TT-T1154 Strengthening Digital Inclusion among Vulnerable Groups in Trinidad and Tobago
  • Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
  • Project Status: Implementation
  • Approval Date: Aug. 28, 2024
  • Financing: 572,200.00
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Portrait of Julian Belgrave, IDB Country Representative for Trinidad and Tobago
Julian Belgrave
IDB Country Representative in Trinidad and Tobago
IDBTrinidad@iadb.org

 

Overview

 

Trinidad and Tobago is one of the founding member countries of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). Like all IDB shareholders, Trinidad and Tobago appoints a Governor who represents the country on the IDB Board of Governors.

At the Bank’s Headquarters in Washington, D.C., Trinidad and Tobago is represented on the Board of Executive Directors. This position is shared with the Bahamas, Barbados, Guyana, and Jamaica, and is occupied by an Executive Director elected to a three-year term by the Governors of Trinidad and Tobago, the Bahamas, Barbados, Guyana, and Jamaica.

Representatives of Trinidad and Tobago at the IDB

Executive Director: Navita Anganu

ALTERNATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR(S):

  • Quinton Charles Lamont Lightbourne

ELECTED BY: Bahamas, Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago

Total Contribution: 12,927,400

Number of votes: 61,379

of the institution's ownership

Address: 17 Alexandra Street, St. Clair

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
 

P.O. Box 68, Port of Spain

Trinidad and Tobago
 

Phone number: (1-868) 822-6400

E-mail:  IDBTrinidad@iadb.org

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.
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Be the first to find out about the IDB news in Trinidad and Tobago!
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Apr 25, 2025
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11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Apr 28, 2025
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07:00 AM - 08:00 AM
Apr 28, 2025
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08:00 AM - 09:30 AM
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Learn More
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Learn More
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Learn More
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Learn More
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Learn More
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Learn More
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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 Trinidad and Tobago (2021-2025) aims to support the country's digital transformation agenda, fostering sustainable and inclusive growth as outlined in the nation’s medium- and long-term post-pandemic development plan. 

This strategy is centered on one key area: digitalization to drive economic transformation. It pursues three strategic objectives:

  1. Improving the Business Environment: Creating conditions that facilitate and accelerate digital transformation across industries.
  2. Expanding Digital Tools for Education: Enhancing the use of digital technologies to improve educational outcomes and develop digital skills.
  3. Enhancing Service Delivery: Leveraging digital solutions to improve the efficiency and quality of public services.
     

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 Trinidad and Tobago 2021-2025
Download
Project Number Sector Subsector Project Title Financing Project Status Approval Date
TT-T1171 SUSTAINABLE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT TOURISM DESTINATION & PRODUCT MANAGEMENT Economic Assessment of Carnival in Trinidad and Tobago 200,000.00 Preparation
TT-T1173 REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE PUBLIC EXPENDITURE MANAGEMENT Support to Strengthen Fiscal Policy and Management in Trinidad and Tobago 400,000.00 Preparation
TT-T1177 OTHER OTHER Action Plan C&D 286,271.00 Implementation Jan. 6, 2025
TT-T1159 REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE PUBLIC EXPENDITURE MANAGEMENT Digital Transformation of Public Procurement in Trinidad and Tobago 100,000.00 Implementation Jul. 29, 2024
TT-T1168 REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE TRANSPARENCY AND ANTI-CORRUPTION Knowledge Exchange on Improving Transparency for Extractive Industries in the Caribbean 20,000.00 Implementation Oct. 31, 2024
TT-T1166 SUSTAINABLE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT TOURISM DESTINATION & PRODUCT MANAGEMENT Knowledge Exchange between The Bahamas and Trinidad and Tobago to Strengthen Tourism Crisis Management 20,000.00 Implementation Aug. 29, 2024
TT-T1165 SOCIAL INVESTMENT MIGRATION & MIGRANTS Promoting the Inclusion of Migrant Children in Trinidad and Tobago's Education System 150,000.00 Implementation Dec. 6, 2024
TT-T1154 REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE E-GOVERNMENT Strengthening Digital Inclusion among Vulnerable Groups in Trinidad and Tobago 572,200.00 Implementation Aug. 28, 2024
TT-T1171 Economic Assessment of Carnival in Trinidad and Tobago
  • Sector: SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 200,000.00
TT-T1173 Support to Strengthen Fiscal Policy and Management in Trinidad and Tobago
  • Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
  • Project Status: Preparation
  • Approval Date:
  • Financing: 400,000.00
TT-T1177 Action Plan C&D
  • Sector: OTHER
  • Project Status: Implementation
  • Approval Date: Jan. 6, 2025
  • Financing: 286,271.00
TT-T1159 Digital Transformation of Public Procurement in Trinidad and Tobago
  • Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
  • Project Status: Implementation
  • Approval Date: Jul. 29, 2024
  • Financing: 100,000.00
TT-T1168 Knowledge Exchange on Improving Transparency for Extractive Industries in the Caribbean
  • Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
  • Project Status: Implementation
  • Approval Date: Oct. 31, 2024
  • Financing: 20,000.00
TT-T1166 Knowledge Exchange between The Bahamas and Trinidad and Tobago to Strengthen Tourism Crisis Management
  • Sector: SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
  • Project Status: Implementation
  • Approval Date: Aug. 29, 2024
  • Financing: 20,000.00
TT-T1165 Promoting the Inclusion of Migrant Children in Trinidad and Tobago's Education System
  • Sector: SOCIAL INVESTMENT
  • Project Status: Implementation
  • Approval Date: Dec. 6, 2024
  • Financing: 150,000.00
TT-T1154 Strengthening Digital Inclusion among Vulnerable Groups in Trinidad and Tobago
  • Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
  • Project Status: Implementation
  • Approval Date: Aug. 28, 2024
  • Financing: 572,200.00
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