First Panama Fiscal Management and Growth DPL (WB-P508348)

Countries
  • Panama
Geographic location where the impacts of the investment may be experienced.
Financial Institutions
  • World Bank (WB)
International, regional and national development finance institutions. Many of these banks have a public interest mission, such as poverty reduction.
Project Status
Approved
Stage of the project cycle. Stages vary by development bank and can include: pending, approval, implementation, and closed or completed.
Bank Risk Rating
B
Environmental and social categorization assessed by the development bank as a measure of the planned project’s environmental and social impacts. A higher risk rating may require more due diligence to limit or avoid harm to people and the environment. For example, "A" or "B" are risk categories where "A" represents the highest amount of risk. Results will include projects that specifically recorded a rating, all other projects are marked ‘U’ for "Undisclosed."
Voting Date
Dec 18, 2025
Date when project documentation and funding is reviewed by the Board for consideration and approval. Some development banks will state a "board date" or "decision date." When funding approval is obtained, the legal documents are accepted and signed, the implementation phase begins.
Borrower
Republic of Panama
A public entity (government or state-owned) provided with funds or financial support to manage and/or implement a project.
Sectors
  • Law and Government
The service or industry focus of the investment. A project can have several sectors.
Investment Type(s)
Loan
The categories of the bank investment: loan, grant, guarantee, technical assistance, advisory services, equity and fund.
Investment Amount (USD)
$ 1,830.00 million
Value listed on project documents at time of disclosure. If necessary, this amount is converted to USD ($) on the date of disclosure. Please review updated project documents for more information.
Loan Amount (USD)
$ 1,830.00 million
Value listed on project documents at time of disclosure. If necessary, this amount is converted to USD ($) on the date of disclosure. Please review updated project documents for more information.
Project Cost (USD)
$ 1,900.00 million
Value listed on project documents at time of disclosure. If necessary, this amount is converted to USD ($) on the date of disclosure. Please review updated project documents for more information.
Bank Documents
Primary Source

Original disclosure @ WB website

Updated in EWS Aug 21, 2026

Disclosed by Bank Sep 10, 2025

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Project Description
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According to the WB, the DPL supports Panama’s efforts to (i) enhance fiscal sustainability and the efficiency of fiscal management; and (ii) mobilize private investment, with emphasis on infrastructure and in natural assets.

The development objective of the First Panama Fiscal Management and Growth Development Policy Financing for Panama is to support Panama's efforts to: (i) enhance fiscal sustainability and the efficiency of fiscal management; and (ii) mobilize private investment, with emphasis on infrastructure and in natural assets. The development policy financing (DPF) series, including this operation, is closely aligned with Panama's Strategic Plan 2025-2029 (PSP), which targets high growth and job creation through four main objectives: (i) fostering investment and job creation in key sectors; (ii) expanding opportunities via quality education and basic services; (iii) strengthening institutions and government efficiency; and (iv) promoting environmental sustainability and sound natural resource management. Pillar 1 supports PSP's third objective by strengthening fiscal institutions and promoting more efficient fiscal management. Pillar 2 advances PSP objectives (i) and (iv) by encouraging private investment across various economic sectors, including infrastructure and natural resource management (under DPFs two and three).

Investment Description
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World Bank

Barbara Cunha
Lead Economist
Pedro L. Rodriguez
Lead Economist
Vincent Launay
Senior Infrastructure Finance Specialist

Borrower/Client/Recipient
Republic of Panama

Implementing Agencies
Ministry of Economy and Finance

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