Caribbean Development Bank

Caribbean Development Bank The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), is a Regional financial institution committed to poverty reduction in the Caribbean. CDB has 28 member countries.

The Caribbean Development Bank is committed to helping Borrowing Member Countries reduce inequality and halve the incidence of extreme poverty by the end of 2025, through supporting inclusive and sustainable growth and promoting good governance. Our Mission
Reducing Poverty and Transforming Lives through Sustainable, Resilient and Inclusive Development

Member Countries
There are 19 Regional borro

wing member countries, three Regional non-borrowing member countries and five non-Regional, non-borrowing member countries. Members outside of the Region are Canada, China, Colombia, Germany, Italy, Mexico, United Kingdom and Venezuela.

Innovative financing solutions are becoming an increasingly important part of the Caribbean’s development toolkit. At a ...
24/06/2026

Innovative financing solutions are becoming an increasingly important part of the Caribbean’s development toolkit.

At a high-level seminar hosted by the Caribbean Development Bank during its 56th Annual Meeting, leaders and development partners examined how debt-for-resilience swaps and other innovative financing mechanisms can help countries reduce debt burdens while investing in resilience and sustainable development.

The message was clear: stronger partnerships and coordinated action are essential to unlocking the financing needed for a more resilient Caribbean.

Read the full story here ▶️ https://bit.ly/43V2aHB

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📣 We’re hiring: Communications professionals ready to make a regional impact.Applications are invited for two exciting ...
19/06/2026

📣 We’re hiring: Communications professionals ready to make a regional impact.

Applications are invited for two exciting opportunities within our communications team: Director, Communications and Corporate Affairs and Corporate Communications Officer.

These roles offer the chance to help shape CDB’s voice, strengthen stakeholder engagement, support strategic storytelling, and promote the Bank’s work to advance sustainable development across the .

If you are a strategic communications leader, storyteller, content creator, or corporate affairs professional who wants to contribute to meaningful regional impact, we encourage you to apply.

Apply today 🔗https://ow.ly/x6UN50ZeHYL

🌎We’re proud to launch the Caribbean Regional Electricity Grid Interconnection and Renewable Energy Scaling Technical As...
19/06/2026

🌎We’re proud to launch the Caribbean Regional Electricity Grid Interconnection and Renewable Energy Scaling Technical Assistance (TA) Project - also known as CREGI-RES!

⚡A new initiative that will assess how renewable energy resources, electricity demand, regional cooperation, and investment pathways can be brought together into a viable regional roadmap.

CREGI-RES will chart opportunities to:
✅ Lower electricity costs
✅ Reduce dependence on imported fuel
✅ Strengthen climate resilience
✅ Build a cleaner, more inclusive energy workforce

📊This TA is financed through our Special Funds Resources, with support from EU to Barbados, Eastern Caribbean States, the OECS, Caricom & Cariforum - European Union Caribbean Investment Facility (EU-CIF) Geothermal Risk Mitigation programme, AFD - Agence Française de Développement and Canada’s International Development – Global Affairs Canada through the SuRGE programme.

🔗 Full story at https://ow.ly/L9q750ZesqR

🤝 From entrepreneurs and investors to policymakers and development partners, the Caribbean Development Bank's inaugural ...
18/06/2026

🤝 From entrepreneurs and investors to policymakers and development partners, the Caribbean Development Bank's inaugural Impact Room brought together key stakeholders to explore how the Region can unlock greater private sector growth and investment.

Over two days of discussions, networking, and knowledge-sharing, participants examined opportunities to expand access to finance, strengthen trade, support innovation, and create stronger business ecosystems across the Caribbean.

The conversations reinforced a simple but powerful message: Sustainable development requires collaboration.

🔗 Read more about the Impact Room and the ideas shaping the future of Caribbean private sector development: https://bit.ly/4oyLEXb

🏢Strong institutions are the backbone of sustainable development in the .This latest insight from the Hon. Mr. Justice ...
11/06/2026

🏢Strong institutions are the backbone of sustainable development in the .
This latest insight from the Hon. Mr. Justice Denys Barrow, Judge at the Caribbean Court of Justice points to why strengthening institutions across our region is essential to unlocking long-term economic growth and improving the lives of Caribbean people.
From navigating global shocks to advancing climate resilience and inclusive growth, institutional strength is not optional—it’s critical.
👉 Read more: https://www.caribank.org/newsroom/news-and-events/strong-caribbean-institutions-critical-advancing-caribbean-development
We're continuing theses important conversations to build a stronger, more resilient Caribbean.

Career Opportunities at the Caribbean Development BankWe're inviting applications for the following open positions:🔹 Pro...
10/06/2026

Career Opportunities at the Caribbean Development Bank
We're inviting applications for the following open positions:
🔹 Project Manager, CARIFORUM‑EU Standby Facility
🔹 Project Officer, CARIFORUM‑EU Standby Facility
🔹 Project Coordinator, AFD‑Caribbean Investment Facility & Italian Programme
If you are interested in contributing to sustainable development across the Caribbean, we encourage you to apply.
👉 Apply online: https://www.caribank.org/careers

📢 Starting June 17: Build stronger grant proposals that get funded!The Caribbean Development Bank's Basic Needs Trust Fu...
10/06/2026

📢 Starting June 17: Build stronger grant proposals that get funded!

The Caribbean Development Bank's Basic Needs Trust Fund and partners CDEMA - Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency and High Commission of Canada in Jamaica are launching a new FREE online course on Grant Proposal Writing in the Caribbean Context.

Designed for civil society organisations, community groups and government practitioners, the course walks participants through the grant life cycle, helping them move from an idea to a funder-ready proposal.

Participants will learn how to:
✔ Generate clear project ideas
✔ Identify suitable funding opportunities -
✔ Develop strong, structured proposals
✔ Submit proposals effectively to funders

The course features Caribbean voices and examples, with practical tools to help participants design proposals that respond to real community needs.

Delivered through the CDB and CDEMA eLearning platforms, the programme includes interactive modules, case examples and step-by-step guidance.

📌 To register for this course, visit: https://ee.kobotoolbox.org/x/BIgocp7m or scan the QR code in the flyer!

🤝 CDB and IDB Invest have signed a $25M guarantee facility to expand trade finance across our Borrowing Member Countries...
10/06/2026

🤝 CDB and IDB Invest have signed a $25M guarantee facility to expand trade finance across our Borrowing Member Countries.

By reducing borrowing costs and unlocking capital for local financial institutions, we're taking concrete steps to close the trade finance gap and drive sustainable economic growth across the Caribbean.

Learn more🔗 https://bit.ly/4oiYbxT

🌎 Delivering Results for the CaribbeanFrom Nassau 🇧🇸 to the wider Region, leaders, partners, and stakeholders left the C...
08/06/2026

🌎 Delivering Results for the Caribbean

From Nassau 🇧🇸 to the wider Region, leaders, partners, and stakeholders left the Caribbean Development Bank's 56th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors with a renewed commitment: accelerate action, strengthen partnerships, and translate words into tangible impact for Caribbean people.

As CDB President Daniel Best put it: “The true measure of this Annual Meeting will not be what we said in Nassau. It will be what is done after Nassau.”

🔹 Stronger regional coordination
🔹 Faster delivery of programmes
🔹 Deeper collaboration across governments, partners, and the private sector
🔹 Real pathways for youth and future generations

As we navigate global uncertainty, the call is clear: this is the decade of decision and action. Together, we will forge possibility and transform our Caribbean.⚡

Read the full release 🔗 https://bit.ly/3Q9EITB

📍 Thank you to The Bahamas for hosting this consequential week. See you in Belize for the 57th Annual Meeting in June 2027!

Join the Caribbean Development BankAre you looking for a career where your skills contribute to real development impact ...
08/06/2026

Join the Caribbean Development Bank
Are you looking for a career where your skills contribute to real development impact across the Caribbean?
We're currently recruiting for the following roles:
✅ Private Sector Risk Officer
✅ Operations Officer – Micro, Small and Medium‑Sized Enterprise
✅ Economist – Research and Statistics
✅ Accounting Assistant
These positions support initiatives that strengthen economies, empower businesses, and improve lives throughout the region.
👉 Apply online today:
https://www.caribank.org/careers

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