In most cases, it is not possible for U.S. firms to propose a project to the IDB for funding (private sector projects are the exception). Rather, firms need to identify projects that are either under development or have been approved that may need their products and services. There is no single source for this information – most firms need to consult a number of sources:

• Specific Procurement Notices are published on the IDB web site at http://www.iadb.org/procurement. These notices provide information for businesses seeking procurement opportunities on IDB-financed projects. Information on the Bank’s entire portfolio of projects, including project description and status, the names of the executing agency and IDB team leader, financial data, and project documents, is at http://www.iadb.org/projects. Both pipeline and approved projects are included, and contract award and procurement notice information for approved projects can be found there.

• The Public Information Center (PIC) web site, http://www.iadb.org/exr/pic, contains documents generated by the Bank for projects in the pipeline and those being implemented. The PIC provides documents related to all phases of project design and implementation. Many of these documents are free of charge. The PIC may be contacted by e-mail at pic@N0SPAM.iadb.org , or by phone, at 202-623-2096. These documents are also available through the IDB’s 26 Country Offices in Latin America and the Caribbean.

• Press releases, describing all new IDB loans, are distributed to the media in the member countries and posted on the web site.

• UN Development Business, published by the United Nations, carries in every other issue the IDB's Monthly Operational Summary, listing loan and technical cooperation projects under development. It is available both in electronic and print formats. The printed version is available twice a month while the electronic version is continuously updated and has search capabilities. A subscription fee is charged for both versions. For more information on this document go to http://www.devbusiness.com

• The U.S. Commercial Service Section within the U.S. Executive Director’s Office at the IDB can help U.S. firms find business opportunities, either through direct consultation or market research reports on specific topics and opportunities. The market research reports are available through http://www.export.gov/market_research or through your local Export Assistance Center at http://www.export.gov/eac.