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:
ALTERNATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR(S):
ELECTED BY:
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1,500,000.00 | Preparation | |
| TT-T1191 | HEALTH | HEALTH SYSTEM STRENGTHENING | Strengthening Primary Healthcare Approach for NCDs Prevention | 500,000.00 | Preparation | |
| TT-T1182 | TRANSPORT | PUBLIC TRANSPORT (BUS / TRAIN / CABLE). INFRASTRUCTURE AND EQUIPMENT | Support for Public Transport Improvements in Trinidad | 300,000.00 | Preparation | |
| TT-L1073 | TRANSPORT | RURAL ROADS | Climate-Resilient Local Infrastructure in Trinidad | 90,000,000.00 | Preparation | |
| TT-T1187 | OTHER | OTHER | Action Plan C&D | 291,860.00 | Implementation | Jan. 5, 2026 |
| TT-L1074 | OTHER | OTHER | oDeliver - Where Every Mile Matters | 800,000.00 | Implementation | Dec. 16, 2025 |
| TT-L1072 | PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT | SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE | Term Finance SME TT: Accelerating Growth and Access to MSME Financing | 3,000,000.00 | Implementation | Dec. 4, 2025 |
- Sector: ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 600,000.00
- Sector: TRANSPORT
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 1,500,000.00
- Sector: HEALTH
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 500,000.00
- Sector: TRANSPORT
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 300,000.00
- Sector: TRANSPORT
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 90,000,000.00
- Sector: OTHER
- Project Status: Implementation
- Approval Date: Jan. 5, 2026
- Financing: 291,860.00
- Sector: OTHER
- Project Status: Implementation
- Approval Date: Dec. 16, 2025
- Financing: 800,000.00
- Sector: PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT
- Project Status: Implementation
- Approval Date: Dec. 4, 2025
- Financing: 3,000,000.00
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:
ALTERNATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR(S):
ELECTED BY:
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1,500,000.00 | Preparation | |
| TT-T1191 | HEALTH | HEALTH SYSTEM STRENGTHENING | Strengthening Primary Healthcare Approach for NCDs Prevention | 500,000.00 | Preparation | |
| TT-T1182 | TRANSPORT | PUBLIC TRANSPORT (BUS / TRAIN / CABLE). INFRASTRUCTURE AND EQUIPMENT | Support for Public Transport Improvements in Trinidad | 300,000.00 | Preparation | |
| TT-L1073 | TRANSPORT | RURAL ROADS | Climate-Resilient Local Infrastructure in Trinidad | 90,000,000.00 | Preparation | |
| TT-T1187 | OTHER | OTHER | Action Plan C&D | 291,860.00 | Implementation | Jan. 5, 2026 |
| TT-L1074 | OTHER | OTHER | oDeliver - Where Every Mile Matters | 800,000.00 | Implementation | Dec. 16, 2025 |
| TT-L1072 | PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT | SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE | Term Finance SME TT: Accelerating Growth and Access to MSME Financing | 3,000,000.00 | Implementation | Dec. 4, 2025 |
- Sector: ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 600,000.00
- Sector: TRANSPORT
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 1,500,000.00
- Sector: HEALTH
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 500,000.00
- Sector: TRANSPORT
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 300,000.00
- Sector: TRANSPORT
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 90,000,000.00
- Sector: OTHER
- Project Status: Implementation
- Approval Date: Jan. 5, 2026
- Financing: 291,860.00
- Sector: OTHER
- Project Status: Implementation
- Approval Date: Dec. 16, 2025
- Financing: 800,000.00
- Sector: PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT
- Project Status: Implementation
- Approval Date: Dec. 4, 2025
- Financing: 3,000,000.00
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