CAF’s Board of Directors, made up of ministers of Economy and Finance, presidents of central banks and senior economic authorities of the shareholder countries, highlighted the rapid and timely financing provided so far to address the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, which totals USD 4.92 billion in 53 operations, and discussed alternatives to continue supporting countercyclical policies in the region.

A new CAF study recommends Latin American governments to use data and new technologies to ensure the integrity of public procurement and prevent cases of corruption, which can be detrimental to the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

As a development ally to Latin America, CAF makes available an Emergency Credit Line of rapid disbursement of up to USD 2.5 billion, which will allow authorities to offer a rapid and timely response to mitigate the effects of COVID-19's expansion, and contribute to the continuity of business operations and the recovery of economic growth.

As a development partner in Latin America, CAF is approving a rapid emergency credit facility of up to USD 2.5 billion, enabling authorities to provide a quick and timely response to mitigate the effects of COVID-19, help ensure the continuity of business operations, and recovery of economic growth.

The link between education and work drives the Program to Strengthen Entrepreneurship Capacities in Argentina, supported by CAF - development bank of Latin America -, and aims to continue reducing the main development gaps in the country, promoting productivity and innovation to through improvement of quality and educational relevance.