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: 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: [email protected]
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:
- Improving the Business Environment: Creating conditions that facilitate and accelerate digital transformation across industries.
- Expanding Digital Tools for Education: Enhancing the use of digital technologies to improve educational outcomes and develop digital skills.
- 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
| Project Number | Sector | Subsector | Project Title | Financing | Project Status | Approval Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TC8902068 | REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE | MANAGEMENT FOR DEVELOPMENT RESULTS | Streng.of Planning & Proj.cycle Systems | 1,814,500.00 | Closed | Jun. 20, 1990 |
| TC9507106 | SUSTAINABLE TOURISM | SUSTAINABLE TOURISM | Environmental Measures Tourism Sector | 500,000.00 | Closed | Sep. 25, 1995 |
| TT-L1026 | WATER AND SANITATION | SANITATION RURAL AND PERI-URBAN | Multi-Phase Wastewater Rehabilitation Program- Phase I | 246,500,000.00 | Implementation | Dec. 12, 2012 |
| TT-M1014 | PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT | MICROENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT | Improving Food Safety Standards among Street Vendors in Tobago | 178,713.00 | Closed | Mar. 19, 2008 |
| TT-T1030 | WATER AND SANITATION | WATER AND SANITATION | Preparation for the Rehabilitation of Sewage Infrastructure in Trinidad & Tobago | 1,187,309.00 | Closed | Nov. 14, 2012 |
| TT-T1077 | OTHER | OTHER | Action Plan for C & D | 250,667.00 | Closed | Jan. 2, 2018 |
| TT-T1117 | ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS | COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT | Strengthening Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) Public Policy and Governance in Trinidad and Tobago | 150,000.00 | Implementation | Dec. 12, 2022 |
| TT-T1162 | REGIONAL INTEGRATION | REGIONAL AND CROSS-BORDER COOPERATION | Supporting Trade Facilitation Reforms in Trinidad and Tobago | 250,000.00 | Implementation | Apr. 16, 2024 |
- Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
- Project Status: Closed
- Approval Date: Jun. 20, 1990
- Financing: 1,814,500.00
- Sector: SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
- Project Status: Closed
- Approval Date: Sep. 25, 1995
- Financing: 500,000.00
- Sector: WATER AND SANITATION
- Project Status: Implementation
- Approval Date: Dec. 12, 2012
- Financing: 246,500,000.00
- Sector: PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT
- Project Status: Closed
- Approval Date: Mar. 19, 2008
- Financing: 178,713.00
- Sector: WATER AND SANITATION
- Project Status: Closed
- Approval Date: Nov. 14, 2012
- Financing: 1,187,309.00
- Sector: OTHER
- Project Status: Closed
- Approval Date: Jan. 2, 2018
- Financing: 250,667.00
- Sector: ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS
- Project Status: Implementation
- Approval Date: Dec. 12, 2022
- Financing: 150,000.00
- Sector: REGIONAL INTEGRATION
- Project Status: Implementation
- Approval Date: Apr. 16, 2024
- Financing: 250,000.00
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: 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: [email protected]
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:
- Improving the Business Environment: Creating conditions that facilitate and accelerate digital transformation across industries.
- Expanding Digital Tools for Education: Enhancing the use of digital technologies to improve educational outcomes and develop digital skills.
- 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
| Project Number | Sector | Subsector | Project Title | Financing | Project Status | Approval Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TC7807201 | AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT | AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH AND INNOVATION | Strengthening of the Ministry of Agric. | 1,900,000.00 | Closed | Mar. 27, 1982 |
| TC9110173 | - | - | Ecoturism Project | 30,000.00 | Closed | Oct. 10, 1991 |
| TT-G1005 | ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS | CLIMATE CHANGE FINANCING | Close the Loop Caribbean | 353,600.00 | Implementation | Dec. 6, 2022 |
| TT-L1058 | REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE | FISCAL POLICY FOR SUSTAINABILITY AND GROWTH | Programme to Strengthen Fiscal Policy and Management in Response to the Health and Economic Crisis Caused by COVID-19 in Trinidad and Tobago | 100,000,000.00 | Closed | Jun. 30, 2020 |
| TT-T1005 | TRADE | TRADE | Export Guides for FTAA Markets | 136,250.00 | Cancelled | Dec. 19, 2005 |
| TT-T1053 | REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE | REFORM AND PUBLIC SECTOR SUPPORT | Support to Strengthen Strategic Threat Assessment | 485,000.00 | Cancelled | Jun. 23, 2015 |
| TT-T1098 | OTHER | OTHER | Action Plan C&D | 247,868.00 | Closed | Jan. 2, 2020 |
| TT-T1140 | SUSTAINABLE TOURISM | DEVELOPMENT TOURISM DESTINATION & PRODUCT MANAGEMENT | Tourism Air Policy | 200,000.00 | Implementation | Aug. 16, 2023 |
- Sector: AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
- Project Status: Closed
- Approval Date: Mar. 27, 1982
- Financing: 1,900,000.00
- Sector: -
- Project Status: Closed
- Approval Date: Oct. 10, 1991
- Financing: 30,000.00
- Sector: ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS
- Project Status: Implementation
- Approval Date: Dec. 6, 2022
- Financing: 353,600.00
- Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
- Project Status: Closed
- Approval Date: Jun. 30, 2020
- Financing: 100,000,000.00
- Sector: TRADE
- Project Status: Cancelled
- Approval Date: Dec. 19, 2005
- Financing: 136,250.00
- Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
- Project Status: Cancelled
- Approval Date: Jun. 23, 2015
- Financing: 485,000.00
- Sector: OTHER
- Project Status: Closed
- Approval Date: Jan. 2, 2020
- Financing: 247,868.00
- Sector: SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
- Project Status: Implementation
- Approval Date: Aug. 16, 2023
- Financing: 200,000.00
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