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Dataset of Sanctioned firms and individuals

By Sanctions Office (SRE/SNC)

The IDB Sanctions List includes firms and individuals that have been sanctioned for engaging in fraudulent, corrupt, collusive, coercive, or obstructive practices—collectively referred to as Prohibited Practices—in violation of the IDB Group’s Sanctions Procedures and anti-corruption policies.

These sanctions are designed to prevent and deter Prohibited Practices in IDB Group–financed operations, reinforcing transparency and accountability across development projects.

Sanctions may result from:
- Decisions by the IDB Group’s Sanctions Officer or Sanctions Committee.
- Negotiated Resolution Agreements reached after investigations by the Office of Institutional Integrity (OII).
- Cross-debarment under the Agreement for Mutual Enforcement of Debarment Decisions (April 9, 2010), currently adopted by the African Development Bank, Asian Development Bank, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Inter-American Development Bank, and World Bank.

In accordance with the IDB Group’s procedures, the Sanctions Officer and Committee may impose measures such as:
- Reprimand
- Debarment or conditional non-debarment
- Conditions on future contracting

Debarred firms and individuals are ineligible to participate in IDB-financed contracts during the sanction period. This ineligibility may also extend to entities directly or indirectly controlled by the sanctioned party.

The corruption data associated with the IDB Sanctions List contributes to broader global corruption index efforts by improving transparency, enabling public oversight, and promoting integrity in international development financing.

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Metadata & use

Identifier https://doi.org/10.60966/7pfpgt0f
License Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International
Citation

Inter-American Development Bank, et al. (2026). Dataset of Sanctioned firms and individuals. IDB Open Data. https://doi.org/10.60966/7pfpgt0f
Published date 2024-04-04
Modified date 2026-09-09
Tags/Keywords Extortion · Financial Fraud · International Sanction · Transparency and Anticorruption
Language
  1. Spanish
Temporal coverage 2007-2025
Country
Afghanistan
Albania
Argentina
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Ghana
Guatemala
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
India
Indonesia
Iraq
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Lebanon
Liberia
Lithuania
Madagascar
Malawi
Mali
Mauritius
Moldova
Mongolia
Myanmar (Burma)
Nepal
Nicaragua
Niger
Bangladesh
Nigeria
Pakistan
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Brazil
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Russia
China
St. Lucia
Sierra Leone
Barbados
Singapore
Ecuador
Somalia
Sri Lanka
Bulgaria
Tajikistan
Thailand
Gambia
Colombia
Togo
Tonga
Tunisia
Egypt
Türkiye
Belarus
Uganda
Ukraine
Burkina Faso
United States
Uzbekistan
Congo - Brazzaville
Venezuela
Vietnam
El Salvador
Yemen
Zambia
Belize
Bolivia
Cambodia
Cameroon
Costa Rica
Congo - Kinshasa
Ethiopia
Georgia
Region Latin America and the Caribbean
Publisher
Inter-American Development Bank
Author
Inter-American Development Bank
World Bank
Asian Development Bank
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
African Development Bank
Data collection type Administrative Data
Statistical type Cross-sectional Data
Data structure Structured Data
Data notes

What does the dataset include?

It lists sanctioned entities, the nature of their offenses, the types of sanctions (such as debarment or conditional non-debarment), and the duration of ineligibility. The data are regularly updated to reflect new or lifted sanctions.

Why does the IDB publish this dataset?

The IDB maintains this dataset to promote transparency and strengthen anti-corruption governance. Publishing corruption data helps prevent prohibited practices in IDB-financed projects and fosters trust among stakeholders.

How is this dataset connected to the global corruption index?

While not an official corruption index, the dataset contributes to broader anti-corruption efforts by providing verifiable evidence of enforcement actions, complementing global transparency metrics and integrity initiatives.

What are ‘Prohibited Practices’?

The term covers five categories of misconduct:
- Fraudulent practices
- Corrupt practices
- Collusive practices
- Coercive practices
- Obstructive practices

Each case is investigated according to the IDB Group’s Sanctions Procedures and adjudicated by the Sanctions Officer or Sanctions Committee.

Who imposes the sanctions?

Sanctions are issued by the Sanctions Officer or Sanctions Committee of the IDB Group, following investigations conducted by the Office of Institutional Integrity (OII).

Does the dataset include cross-debarment information?

Yes. The dataset includes sanctions enforced through cross-debarment agreements among major multilateral development banks (MDBs), including the African Development Bank, the Asian Development Bank, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the IDB, and the World Bank.

How can the dataset be used?

  • To verify whether a company or individual is currently sanctioned.
  • To analyze trends in corruption data across time and sectors.
  • To evaluate how anti-corruption measures affect development projects.

Where can I find more information about the IDB’s sanctions system?

For details on the sanctions process, roles, and procedures, visit the IDB Sanctions System.
To learn more about investigations and compliance monitoring, explore the Office of Institutional Integrity (OII).

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