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.
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.
Executive Director: Quinton Charles Lamont Lightbourne
ALTERNATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR(S):
- Sarah Anne Yearwood
ELECTED BY: Bahamas, Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago
Total Contribution: 15,132,415
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: [email protected]
IDB Group Country Strategy with Trinidad and Tobago 2026-2030 aims to support the country’s journey towards sustainable and inclusive development. The Country Strategy aims to contribute to private sector growth, stronger fiscal management and an improved quality of life.
The strategy encompasses three priority pillars:
- Supporting Private Sector Growth;
- Strengthening Fiscal Management and Service Delivery;
- Enhancing Social Well-Being and Human Capital.
Cross-cutting themes of Disaster Risk Management, Resilience, Sustainability, as well as Fostering Inclusion and Equal Opportunities for Vulnerable Groups will be mainstreamed throughout all interventions.
The Country Strategy with Trinidad and Tobago is valid through its transition year until December 31st, 2031.
| Project Number | Sector | Subsector | Project Title | Financing | Project Status | Approval Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TT-T1193 | SOCIAL INVESTMENT | GENDER EQUALITY & WOMENS EMPOWERMENT | Evaluating Guy Talk: Improving Men’s Recruitment and Engagement to Prevent Intimate Partner Violence in T&T | 121,000.00 | Preparation | |
| TT-L1075 | HEALTH | HEALTH SERVICES | Integrated Health Services Strengthening Program | - | Preparation | |
| TT-T1188 | PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT | ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT, CLUSTERS AND INNOVATION | Capacity Building and Skills Development for Artificial Intelligence in Trinidad and Tobago | 300,000.00 | Preparation | |
| TT-T1190 | ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS | COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT | Support Implementation of Climate-resilient and Sustainable Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) Public Policy in Trinidad and Tobago | 600,000.00 | Preparation | |
| TT-T1183 | TRANSPORT | ROAD MAINTENANCE | Climate Adapted Road Infrastructure | 860,000.00 | Implementation | Aug. 6, 2026 |
| TT-T1191 | HEALTH | HEALTH SYSTEM STRENGTHENING | Strengthening Primary Healthcare Approach for NCDs Prevention | 250,000.00 | Implementation | Jul. 2, 2026 |
| TT-T1182 | TRANSPORT | PUBLIC TRANSPORT (BUS / TRAIN / CABLE). INFRASTRUCTURE AND EQUIPMENT | Support for Public Transport Improvements in Trinidad | 150,000.00 | Implementation | Aug. 11, 2026 |
| TT-L1073 | TRANSPORT | RURAL ROADS | Climate-Resilient Local Infrastructure in Trinidad | 90,000,000.00 | Preparation |
- Sector: SOCIAL INVESTMENT
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 121,000.00
- Sector: HEALTH
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: -
- Sector: PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 300,000.00
- Sector: ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 600,000.00
- Sector: TRANSPORT
- Project Status: Implementation
- Approval Date: Aug. 6, 2026
- Financing: 860,000.00
- Sector: HEALTH
- Project Status: Implementation
- Approval Date: Jul. 2, 2026
- Financing: 250,000.00
- Sector: TRANSPORT
- Project Status: Implementation
- Approval Date: Aug. 11, 2026
- Financing: 150,000.00
- Sector: TRANSPORT
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 90,000,000.00
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.
Executive Director: Quinton Charles Lamont Lightbourne
ALTERNATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR(S):
- Sarah Anne Yearwood
ELECTED BY: Bahamas, Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago
Total Contribution: 15,132,415
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: [email protected]
IDB Group Country Strategy with Trinidad and Tobago 2026-2030 aims to support the country’s journey towards sustainable and inclusive development. The Country Strategy aims to contribute to private sector growth, stronger fiscal management and an improved quality of life.
The strategy encompasses three priority pillars:
- Supporting Private Sector Growth;
- Strengthening Fiscal Management and Service Delivery;
- Enhancing Social Well-Being and Human Capital.
Cross-cutting themes of Disaster Risk Management, Resilience, Sustainability, as well as Fostering Inclusion and Equal Opportunities for Vulnerable Groups will be mainstreamed throughout all interventions.
The Country Strategy with Trinidad and Tobago is valid through its transition year until December 31st, 2031.
| Project Number | Sector | Subsector | Project Title | Financing | Project Status | Approval Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TT-T1193 | SOCIAL INVESTMENT | GENDER EQUALITY & WOMENS EMPOWERMENT | Evaluating Guy Talk: Improving Men’s Recruitment and Engagement to Prevent Intimate Partner Violence in T&T | 121,000.00 | Preparation | |
| TT-L1075 | HEALTH | HEALTH SERVICES | Integrated Health Services Strengthening Program | - | Preparation | |
| TT-T1188 | PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT | ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT, CLUSTERS AND INNOVATION | Capacity Building and Skills Development for Artificial Intelligence in Trinidad and Tobago | 300,000.00 | Preparation | |
| TT-T1190 | ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS | COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT | Support Implementation of Climate-resilient and Sustainable Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) Public Policy in Trinidad and Tobago | 600,000.00 | Preparation | |
| TT-T1183 | TRANSPORT | ROAD MAINTENANCE | Climate Adapted Road Infrastructure | 860,000.00 | Implementation | Aug. 6, 2026 |
| TT-T1191 | HEALTH | HEALTH SYSTEM STRENGTHENING | Strengthening Primary Healthcare Approach for NCDs Prevention | 250,000.00 | Implementation | Jul. 2, 2026 |
| TT-T1182 | TRANSPORT | PUBLIC TRANSPORT (BUS / TRAIN / CABLE). INFRASTRUCTURE AND EQUIPMENT | Support for Public Transport Improvements in Trinidad | 150,000.00 | Implementation | Aug. 11, 2026 |
| TT-L1073 | TRANSPORT | RURAL ROADS | Climate-Resilient Local Infrastructure in Trinidad | 90,000,000.00 | Preparation |
- Sector: SOCIAL INVESTMENT
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 121,000.00
- Sector: HEALTH
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: -
- Sector: PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 300,000.00
- Sector: ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 600,000.00
- Sector: TRANSPORT
- Project Status: Implementation
- Approval Date: Aug. 6, 2026
- Financing: 860,000.00
- Sector: HEALTH
- Project Status: Implementation
- Approval Date: Jul. 2, 2026
- Financing: 250,000.00
- Sector: TRANSPORT
- Project Status: Implementation
- Approval Date: Aug. 11, 2026
- Financing: 150,000.00
- Sector: TRANSPORT
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 90,000,000.00
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