In 2024, the World Bank Group’s Board of Executive Directors endorsed the Country Partnership Framework with the Republic of Panama for the 2024–2028 period, which aims to facilitate job creation, promote inclusion, diversify the economy, strengthen human capital, improve basic services, and enhance resilience to crises.

As of September 2025, the World Bank’s portfolio totals US$732.62 million across eight projects focused on disaster risk management, climate resilience and green growth, Indigenous peoples’ development, sustainable rural development with biodiversity conservation, among others.

Likewise, as of September, IFC’s portfolio totals US$254 million across four projects supporting housing for women, SME development, trade finance, and infrastructure linked to the Panama Canal while MIGA’s portfolio amounts to US$877 million, distributed across three projects that support the COVID-19 response, housing for low- and middle-income households, and MSMEs, with dedicated women-focused tranches in the latter two initiatives.

In recent years, the WB has supported key advances in Panama. During the pandemic, the health system was strengthened through the purchase of supplies and equipment for ICUs, laboratories, and vaccines, contributing to the immunization of 84% of the population and supporting the telemedicine program that benefits 120,000 people. The Bank also supported the formulation of the National Risk Management Policy and the strengthening of institutional capacities for emergencies.

Additionally, through the Indigenous Peoples Development Plan project, schools and health centers have been built, benefiting more than 10,000 children; intercultural education, traditional medicine, and access to safe water have also been promoted. In parallel, the first National Universal Accessibility Plan (2023–2032) was developed, led by SENADIS with multisectoral participation, to ensure the inclusion of persons with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, children, and the elderly.

Last Updated: Oct 6, 2025