CAF | Banco de desarrollo de América Latina y El Caribe

We seek digital solutions for the inclusion and financial education of rural communities and MSMEs in rural areas of Latin America and the Caribbean.

From June 29 to July 2, CAF will play a key role at the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) in Seville, with a strategic agenda that includes its Board of Directors meeting and a key gathering between representatives of the European Union and CELAC.

In a world marked by constant challenges, Latin America and the Caribbean need a stronger voice, a clearer vision, and a more active presence on the global stage. That's why Visiones del Desarrollo (Development Visions) was born, a CAF magazine that brings together ideas, analyses, and projects to build a more just, resilient, and integrated region.

The new edition of the Economy and Development Report (#RedCAF) addresses the complex challenge of government decentralization in the region, highlighting how local and regional governments, with their close knowledge of local realities, play a crucial role in the provision of public services and the implementation of development policies.

Explore the special web edition of the Report on Economic Development (RED), CAF’s flagship publication on development, celebrating two decades of fostering a more prosperous, inclusive, and sustainable future for the region.

From March 20-28, CAF will hold +30 activities in Chile as part of its Board of Directors, where lending operations for key projects in the region will be presented. During the week, we will launch the strategies for agricultural prosperity, security and justice, and the Transparency Report. We will also commemorate 20 years of RED.

CAF reaffirms its commitment to gender equality by joining the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) at the UN from March 10 to 14. CAF will promote inclusive policies, strategic partnerships, and gender-focused financing.

CAF will bring together global leaders and experts in Panama on January 29 and 30 to discuss strategies that drive productivity, equity, and sustainability, focusing on technology, strategic logistics, and philanthropy as drivers of solutions.

CAF arrives at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, incorporating lessons from COP16 to lead projects and discussions aligned with the Biodiversity Framework and the Paris Agreement, paving the way for COP30 in Brazil.

Latin America and the Caribbean now has a Regional Brand that amplifies its voice globally, attracts investment, promotes tourism, and positions the region as a source of solutions for major global challenges.

Discover everything about the Latin America and Caribbean Pavilion, which aims to raise the visibility of the region's climate solutions, facilitate the exchange of experiences, unite efforts, and explore opportunities for collaboration between countries.

CAF participated in the main international tourism fair in the Hispanic world, where in addition to having a stand, it presented its tourism strategy.