The Country Office of Uruguay supports the government's plan to achieve inclusive, sustainable growth, with an emphasis on creating quality jobs, incorporating a gender and social inclusion perspective, and considering the use of digital technologies.
Overview
Uruguay is one of the founding member countries of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). As with all IDB shareholders, Uruguay appoints a Governor who represents the country on the IDB Board of Governors.
At the Bank’s Headquarters in Washington, D.C., Uruguay is represented on the Board of Executive Directors. This position is shared with Bolivia and Paraguay, and is held by an Executive Director elected to a three-year term by the Governors of Uruguay, Bolivia, and Paraguay.
Executive Director: Luis Alberto Porto Rizzo
ALTERNATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR(S):
- Carlos Javier Charotti Ramirez
ELECTED BY: Bolivia, Paraguay, and Uruguay
Total Contribution: 39,510,600
Number of votes: 172,781
of the institution's ownership
Address: Rincón 640 esq. Bartolomé Mitre
Montevideo, Uruguay
Casilla de correo 5029
Montevideo, Uruguay
Phone number: (598-2) 915-4330
E-mail: [email protected]
Videos available in Spanish
The Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group) is the main source of multilateral financing in Uruguay. For the 2026–2030 cycle, in collaboration with national authorities, support focuses on three strategic pillars:
- Innovation and business climate: This includes objectives such as promoting productive modernization, trade openness, and capacity building; fostering regulatory simplification, competitiveness, and access to financing; and strengthening fiscal management.
- Security and well-being: This pillar aims to improve citizen security and the well-being of vulnerable children and youth.
- Mobility and basic services: This includes promoting mobility solutions and urban development, as well as strengthening basic services through efficient and resilient infrastructure.
Country strategies remain valid for one year beyond the stated period, as they remain active throughout the preparation of the following strategy
(Available only in Spanish)
| Project Number | Sector | Subsector | Project Title | Financing | Project Status | Approval Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UR-L1224 | OTHER | OTHER | Paigo: Financial Technology to Expand Access to Productive Credit | 7,000,000.00 | Implementation | Jun. 22, 2026 |
| UR-T1386 | REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE | REFORM AND PUBLIC SECTOR SUPPORT | Support to Uruguay’s engagement process with the OECD | 1,200,000.00 | Preparation | |
| UR-O1175 | - | - | Conditional Credit Line for Investment Projects of the Water Resilience and Institutional Strengthening Program | - | Preparation | |
| UR-T1375 | PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT | ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT, CLUSTERS AND INNOVATION | Support for advancing Agri-Food Biotechnology Innovation in Uruguay | 400,000.00 | Preparation | |
| UR-T1383 | OTHER | OTHER | Development of a Talent Attraction and Generation Strategy for Industry 4.0 | 125,000.00 | Implementation | Jun. 29, 2026 |
| UR-T1385 | SUSTAINABLE TOURISM | DEVELOPMENT TOURISM DESTINATION & PRODUCT MANAGEMENT | Support for the tourism sector agenda as an exporter of services in Uruguay. | 200,000.00 | Preparation | |
| UR-T1369 | REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE | REFORM AND PUBLIC SECTOR SUPPORT | Strengthening the strategic management of government priorities through digital public innovation. | 500,000.00 | Preparation | |
| UR-T1372 | FINANCIAL MARKETS | BANKING MARKET DEVELOPMENT | Technical Assistance Program on Governance and Interinstitutional Operations for Access to Affordable Housing | 300,000.00 | Preparation |
- Sector: OTHER
- Project Status: Implementation
- Approval Date: Jun. 22, 2026
- Financing: 7,000,000.00
- Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 1,200,000.00
- Sector: -
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: -
- Sector: PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 400,000.00
- Sector: OTHER
- Project Status: Implementation
- Approval Date: Jun. 29, 2026
- Financing: 125,000.00
- Sector: SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 200,000.00
- Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 500,000.00
- Sector: FINANCIAL MARKETS
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 300,000.00
Overview
Uruguay is one of the founding member countries of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). As with all IDB shareholders, Uruguay appoints a Governor who represents the country on the IDB Board of Governors.
At the Bank’s Headquarters in Washington, D.C., Uruguay is represented on the Board of Executive Directors. This position is shared with Bolivia and Paraguay, and is held by an Executive Director elected to a three-year term by the Governors of Uruguay, Bolivia, and Paraguay.
Executive Director: Luis Alberto Porto Rizzo
ALTERNATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR(S):
- Carlos Javier Charotti Ramirez
ELECTED BY: Bolivia, Paraguay, and Uruguay
Total Contribution: 39,510,600
Number of votes: 172,781
of the institution's ownership
Address: Rincón 640 esq. Bartolomé Mitre
Montevideo, Uruguay
Casilla de correo 5029
Montevideo, Uruguay
Phone number: (598-2) 915-4330
E-mail: [email protected]
Videos available in Spanish
The Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group) is the main source of multilateral financing in Uruguay. For the 2026–2030 cycle, in collaboration with national authorities, support focuses on three strategic pillars:
- Innovation and business climate: This includes objectives such as promoting productive modernization, trade openness, and capacity building; fostering regulatory simplification, competitiveness, and access to financing; and strengthening fiscal management.
- Security and well-being: This pillar aims to improve citizen security and the well-being of vulnerable children and youth.
- Mobility and basic services: This includes promoting mobility solutions and urban development, as well as strengthening basic services through efficient and resilient infrastructure.
Country strategies remain valid for one year beyond the stated period, as they remain active throughout the preparation of the following strategy
(Available only in Spanish)
| Project Number | Sector | Subsector | Project Title | Financing | Project Status | Approval Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UR-L1224 | OTHER | OTHER | Paigo: Financial Technology to Expand Access to Productive Credit | 7,000,000.00 | Implementation | Jun. 22, 2026 |
| UR-T1386 | REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE | REFORM AND PUBLIC SECTOR SUPPORT | Support to Uruguay’s engagement process with the OECD | 1,200,000.00 | Preparation | |
| UR-O1175 | - | - | Conditional Credit Line for Investment Projects of the Water Resilience and Institutional Strengthening Program | - | Preparation | |
| UR-T1375 | PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT | ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT, CLUSTERS AND INNOVATION | Support for advancing Agri-Food Biotechnology Innovation in Uruguay | 400,000.00 | Preparation | |
| UR-T1383 | OTHER | OTHER | Development of a Talent Attraction and Generation Strategy for Industry 4.0 | 125,000.00 | Implementation | Jun. 29, 2026 |
| UR-T1385 | SUSTAINABLE TOURISM | DEVELOPMENT TOURISM DESTINATION & PRODUCT MANAGEMENT | Support for the tourism sector agenda as an exporter of services in Uruguay. | 200,000.00 | Preparation | |
| UR-T1369 | REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE | REFORM AND PUBLIC SECTOR SUPPORT | Strengthening the strategic management of government priorities through digital public innovation. | 500,000.00 | Preparation | |
| UR-T1372 | FINANCIAL MARKETS | BANKING MARKET DEVELOPMENT | Technical Assistance Program on Governance and Interinstitutional Operations for Access to Affordable Housing | 300,000.00 | Preparation |
- Sector: OTHER
- Project Status: Implementation
- Approval Date: Jun. 22, 2026
- Financing: 7,000,000.00
- Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 1,200,000.00
- Sector: -
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: -
- Sector: PRIVATE FIRMS AND SME DEVELOPMENT
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 400,000.00
- Sector: OTHER
- Project Status: Implementation
- Approval Date: Jun. 29, 2026
- Financing: 125,000.00
- Sector: SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 200,000.00
- Sector: REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 500,000.00
- Sector: FINANCIAL MARKETS
- Project Status: Preparation
- Approval Date:
- Financing: 300,000.00
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