The Country Office of Argentina focuses on assisting the most vulnerable segments of the population affected by the economic crisis and COVID-19 pandemic, while also helping to stabilize the macroeconomic environment and fostering an agenda of economic recovery and sustained poverty reduction.
Overview
Argentina is one of the founding member countries of the IDB. Like all the shareholders, Argentina appoints a Governor, who represents the country on the Board of Governors.
For day-to-day business at the Bank's Headquarters in Washington, D.C., Argentina is represented by a chair on the Board of Executive Directors. The chair, shared with Haiti, is headed by an Executive Director, who is elected to a three-year term by the Governors of Argentina and Haiti.
Executive Director: Miguel Braun
ALTERNATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR(S):
- Nicolas Camauer
ELECTED BY: Argentina and Haiti
Total Contribution: 313,707,000
Number of votes: 1,609,577
of the institution's ownership
IDB Country Office in Argentina
Videos available in Spanish
Argentina’s Country Strategy for 2021-2023 focuses on four key strategic areas:
- Poverty Reduction and Social Protection: Supporting the most vulnerable populations.
- Economic Recovery and Productive Development 4.0: Driving innovation and growth in industries.
- Macroeconomic Stability and Effective Public Policy: Ensuring sustainable economic practices and efficient governance.
- Digital Transformation: Integrating technology to drive overall development.
Each area addresses important challenges such as gender equality, diversity, and environmental sustainability.
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 | Projects | Financing | Project Status | Approval Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR-L1409 | SOCIAL INVESTMENT | Support Program for Comprehensive Early Childhood Development | Preparation | ||
| AR-T1372 | REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE | Innovation to improve access to justice for vulnerable populations | 211,900 | Implementation | |
| AR-L1377 | EDUCATION | Program to Enhance Early Literacy | 300,000,000 | Preparation | |
| AR-O0028 | EDUCATION | Program to support the enhancement of integral literacy | 1,000,000,000 | Preparation | |
| AR-T1383 | HEALTH | Support for the Digital Health Program of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires | 160,000 | Preparation | |
| AR-T1384 | HEALTH | Support for the Digital Transformation of the National Institute of Social Services for Retirees and Pensioners (INSSJP) | 160,000 | Preparation | |
| AR-T1362 | ENERGY | Strengthening the Energy Reform | 300,000 | Preparation | |
| AR-T1371 | ENERGY | Support for the Energy Sustainability Program: Integrating Social Protection and Efficiency | 400,000 | Preparation |
Overview
Argentina is one of the founding member countries of the IDB. Like all the shareholders, Argentina appoints a Governor, who represents the country on the Board of Governors.
For day-to-day business at the Bank's Headquarters in Washington, D.C., Argentina is represented by a chair on the Board of Executive Directors. The chair, shared with Haiti, is headed by an Executive Director, who is elected to a three-year term by the Governors of Argentina and Haiti.
Executive Director: Miguel Braun
ALTERNATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR(S):
- Nicolas Camauer
ELECTED BY: Argentina and Haiti
Total Contribution: 313,707,000
Number of votes: 1,609,577
of the institution's ownership
IDB Country Office in Argentina
Videos available in Spanish
Argentina’s Country Strategy for 2021-2023 focuses on four key strategic areas:
- Poverty Reduction and Social Protection: Supporting the most vulnerable populations.
- Economic Recovery and Productive Development 4.0: Driving innovation and growth in industries.
- Macroeconomic Stability and Effective Public Policy: Ensuring sustainable economic practices and efficient governance.
- Digital Transformation: Integrating technology to drive overall development.
Each area addresses important challenges such as gender equality, diversity, and environmental sustainability.
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 | Projects | Financing | Project Status | Approval Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR-L1409 | SOCIAL INVESTMENT | Support Program for Comprehensive Early Childhood Development | Preparation | ||
| AR-T1372 | REFORM / MODERNIZATION OF THE STATE | Innovation to improve access to justice for vulnerable populations | 211,900 | Implementation | |
| AR-L1377 | EDUCATION | Program to Enhance Early Literacy | 300,000,000 | Preparation | |
| AR-O0028 | EDUCATION | Program to support the enhancement of integral literacy | 1,000,000,000 | Preparation | |
| AR-T1383 | HEALTH | Support for the Digital Health Program of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires | 160,000 | Preparation | |
| AR-T1384 | HEALTH | Support for the Digital Transformation of the National Institute of Social Services for Retirees and Pensioners (INSSJP) | 160,000 | Preparation | |
| AR-T1362 | ENERGY | Strengthening the Energy Reform | 300,000 | Preparation | |
| AR-T1371 | ENERGY | Support for the Energy Sustainability Program: Integrating Social Protection and Efficiency | 400,000 | Preparation |
The Board of Governors is the highest authority responsible for the governance of the IDB.
The Board is responsible for the conduct of the operations of the Bank, and for this purpose may exercise all the powers delegated to it by the Board of Governors.
The Country Office of Haiti seeks to contribute to higher, inclusive, and more sustainable growth that supports a reduction in poverty and inequalities.