Omatee Geawan-Ramdass

• Represent Trinidad and Tobago on the IDB Board of Directors, participating in decisions on sovereign and non-sovereign operations, institutional strategy, capital allocation, and policy reform.
• Participated, through Board engagement, in the design and endorsement of the ONE Caribbean regional framework, advancing climate resilience, citizen security, food security, private-sector development, and regional integration.
• Contributed to the establishment of the Caribbean Multi-Donor Trust Fund under the ONE Caribbean framework, supporting regional resilience, citizen security, private-sector development, and food systems with initial multilateral donor commitments.
• Shaped, via Board engagement, the development and implementation of IDBImpact+, the IDB Group’s institutional reform agenda, enhancing development impact, modernizing operations, and scaling financing.
• Influenced the strategic vision and business model of IDB Invest, strengthening private-sector mobilization, MSME support, and long-term financing in the region.
• Contributed to the replenishment of MIF IV / IDB Lab, helping define strategic priorities and funding allocations to enhance innovation, private-sector development, and technical cooperation across the Caribbean.
• Serve as a member of the Programming Committee, shaping country strategies, and aligning country programming with Bank-wide objectives.
• Serve as a member of the Organization, Human Resources and Board Matters Committee (OHRA), contributing to oversight of governance frameworks, staffing, Board processes, and institutional effectiveness.
• Support and provide second-level oversight on the Budget, Finance and Planning Committee (BUFIPOL) and the Audit Committee, contributing to fiduciary integrity, financial sustainability, and risk management.

• Served as a strategic advisor to the Executive Director and Caribbean Chair, providing in-depth analysis and guidance on Board and Committee business, ensuring alignment of Caribbean positions with institutional priorities and national objectives.
• Appointed to the Programming Committee, contributing to shaping strategic priorities and informing country-level programming across the IDB.
• Deciphered complex institutional agendas, identifying strategic priorities and guiding the Executive Director’s focus to maximize impact across Board, committee, and regional engagements.
• Prepared briefs, talking points, and presentations for speeches, Board meetings, and OHRA committee responsibilities.
• Engaged with the Board and Executive Director to shape Caribbean positions on institutional reforms, programming strategies, and regional initiatives.
• Conducted strategic analysis of IDB programs, sector strategies, and pipeline operations, providing Governors and senior officials with timely intelligence on operational risks, sector trends, and strategic opportunities.
• Acted as liaison between Caribbean governments, IDB management, and Washington-based stakeholders, strengthening influence and advancing regional priorities through Board-mediated processes.

• Led national coordination and strategic oversight of Trinidad and Tobago’s relationship with the IDB, managing the full lifecycle of sovereign-backed development operations.
• Monitored alignment of IDB-financed programs with national development plans, fiscal strategy, and sector priorities.
• Played a central role in the design, negotiation, approval, and implementation of loan and grant operations.
• Served as principal liaison between the Government of Trinidad and Tobago, IDB Headquarters, Country Office, and Executive Director.
• Guided project executing agencies, enhancing implementation discipline and improving portfolio performance.
• Coordinated inter-ministerial approvals with partner ministries and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with national priorities.
• Prepared executive-level portfolio performance reports and recommendations, informing senior leadership decisions.
• Supported governance, risk management, procurement, and compliance across IDB-funded operations.

· Contributed to national development planning through research, policy analysis, and sector strategy formulation.

· Prepared executive briefs, speeches, and policy notes for senior government officials.

· Represented the Ministry in national and international consultations.