Inter-American Development Bank (2026). IDB Project Procurement Contract Awards Data. IDB Open Data. https://doi.org/10.60966/coo0rbyd

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What is this dataset?

This dataset compiles contract award data for IDB-financed, sovereign-guaranteed operations across Latin America and the Caribbean.
It includes details of awardees, contract amounts, sectors, and countries.

What time period does it cover?

The temporal coverage is 2010 through 2023 (the dataset is regularly updated).

Which countries are included?

It spans a broad range of LAC countries, including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela.

What types of contracts are included?

• Public works, goods, and services contracts under International Competitive Bidding (ICB) or contracts ≥ US$ 25,000.
• All consulting contracts (firms or individuals), irrespective of contract value.
• Contracts that are part of ex-ante review processes under IDB procurement rules.

What are the key limitations or caveats?

• Some contracts or countries may have missing or incomplete information.
• The dataset is based on administrative procurement records submitted by borrowers or executing agencies.
• Changes in procurement rules or reporting standards over time may affect comparability.

How can users access or explore the data?

You can download metadata, files, and API links via the dataset page on data.iadb.org. Additionally, procurement records can be viewed interactively via the Awarded Contracts portal.

What applications does this dataset support?

• Tracking IDB procurement transparency and trends
• Analyzing contract award patterns by country, sector, or vendor
• Research on public spending efficiency, vendor participation, and procurement reforms
• Cross-comparisons across projects and time periods within the IADB portal ecosystem

What is IDB procurement and how does it work?

This dataset shows the results of procurement — specifically contract awards for IDB-financed, sovereign-guaranteed projects in Latin America and the Caribbean. It records which firms won contracts, the amounts, and project details since 2010. It does not describe the bidding process itself.

How does the IDB ensure transparency and prevent fraud in its bidding process?

The dataset contributes to transparency by publishing awarded contracts openly. While it does not describe anti-fraud mechanisms, the availability of award data allows external monitoring of procurement outcomes.

Does the Inter-American Development Bank provide a database of tender notices and contract awards with searchable listings and filters?

The dataset provides historical records of contract awards since 2010. It can be filtered by country, project, or supplier to analyze procurement trends.

How can I download and analyze IDB procurement data for an academic research project?

The dataset is available for download in CSV format from the IDB Open Data portal. Researchers can use statistical tools (R, Python, Stata) to analyze spending patterns, supplier concentration, or sectoral distribution.

Does the Inter-American Development Bank provide annual procurement reports and aggregate spending statistics?

The dataset enables aggregation of contract awards by year, country, or sector. Analysts can compute spending totals and trends across Latin America and the Caribbean.

How can bulk procurement data be accessed and downloaded for analysis of contracts and suppliers?

Available directly from the dataset’s Open Data portal. CSV exports include contract-level details.

Does the dataset provide country-level procurement spending data for Brazil, including project-level contract details, suppliers, and amounts?

Yes. The dataset includes Brazil among other countries. Users can filter by country and year to extract project-level spending data.

Is there a searchable portal for Inter-American Development Bank operational procurement data by project ID?

Yes. The dataset links contract awards to project IDs, enabling project-level analysis.

What procurement data does the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) publish, and where can I find it?

The IDB publishes data on awarded contracts for sovereign-guaranteed projects in Latin America and the Caribbean. It is accessible via the Open Data portal and the Project Procurement site.