PPP/C DELIVERING ON ‘PLAN FOR PROSPERITY’ Finance Minister/IDB sign major agreements for transformative projects in transport infrastructure, health sectors

Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh and Ian Goldfajn, President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) on Monday (March 6, 2023) signed three Agreements for investments in the transport and health sectors, as well as to support Guyana’s economic competitiveness. The official signing took place during the XI Annual Consultation of Caribbean Governors at the Hyatt Regency in Trinidad and Tobago.

Prior to signing Dr. Singh, on behalf of the Government of Guyana, thanked the IDB for its support to Guyana as he noted that the

Bank has been providing strong support to Guyana’s development efforts, not only in recent years, but over the long-term.

“The IDB has been a reliable and dependable development partner to Guyana. The strength of this partnership is evidenced not least in the three agreements that we are going to sign today, making critical investments in three areas that go to the core of the development of our Government’s agenda,” the Minister added.

President of the Inter-American Development Bank, Ian Goldfajn while delivering remarks, stated that the bank is happy to participate in the develop - ment of Guyana.

“Guyana is growing and we are very lucky to be part of this growth,” Mr. Goldfajn said, noting that the projects are in priority areas.

First Individual Operation For Health Care Network Strengthening In Guyana

– US$ 97 MILLION

The objective of the Project is to improve the health of the Guyanese population through increased access, quality, and efficiency of health services. The specific objectives of the first operation are: (i) im -