Grenada Becomes Newest Shareholder Country of CAF
September 03, 2025
Grenada has officially become the newest shareholder country of CAF, bringing the number of CARICOM members to six among the institution’s 24 shareholders. By joining as a Series C shareholder, Grenada will gain access to agile and innovative financing aligned with its sustainable development priorities.

CAF Approves Barbados’ Transition into a New Member Country
September 02, 2025
CAF's Extraordinary Assembly approved the transition of Barbados to a Series "A" shareholder, the highest level of membership. Once the country completes the process, this will give Barbados access to increased development resources and a seat on the Board of Directors, making it the second full member of CARICOM after Trinidad and Tobago.

Panama and Brazil strengthen economic ties ahead of the Economic Forum
August 28, 2025
Less than five months before the second edition of the Panama 2026 International Economic Forum, CAF brought together Panamanian and Brazilian businessmen and authorities in Brasilia to strengthen bilateral relations and articulate a regional economic agenda. José Raúl Mulino, president of Panama, highlighted the relevance of the strategic relationship between the two countries to strengthen regional integration.

CAF Issues Its First Sustainable Bond for EUR 1.5 Billion
August 27, 2025
The issuance achieved the largest order book in CAF's history in any currency, exceeding EUR 14.9 billion, and becomes the first public bond aligned with the institution’s new Sustainable Finance Framework.

Caribbean Youth Shine at CAF’s Enrique García Leadership Award 2025
August 25, 2025
Three young visionaries captured the spotlight at the 2025 Enrique García Leadership Award, standing among six finalists from across Latin America and the Caribbean. Two young entrepreneurs from the Caribbean, Kerri-Ann Bovell of Barbados and Nicholas Kee of Jamaica, earned “Special Mention” for their innovative, socially driven ventures that are making a difference in their communities.

CAF approves USD 5.2 billion for development
June 29, 2025
The institution approves a record number of credit approvals to promote sustainable development and reaffirms its leadership as the leading multilateral financial institution in Latin America and the Caribbean. reaffirms its leadership as the leading multilateral financial institution in Latin America and the Caribbean. At its Board of Directors meeting in Seville, it also consolidated its expansion in Central America and the Caribbean with the inclusion of Guatemala and St. Lucia.

CAF Consolidates its support for the Caribbean with Major Approvals
June 29, 2025
Board meeting in Seville sees historic loan to The Bahamas, approval of the issuance of Series C shares to Saint Lucia and Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados’ elevation to full membership status, and Trinidad and Tobago chairing the Board for the first time.

CAF Board Approves Barbados’ Transition to Full Membership
June 29, 2025
As a Series “A” shareholder, Barbados will have access to the full suite of CAF’s agile, flexible and innovative financing mechanisms to support its development initiatives.

CAF approves USD 100 million loan to reform energy sector in Bahamas
June 29, 2025
This is the first financing received by the country since it became a CAF shareholder and will support the modernization of electricity infrastructure, the expansion of renewable energy, and improve energy affordability and resilience for Bahamian households and businesses.

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Financial Inclusion Laboratory (LIF 2025)
We seek digital solutions for the inclusion and financial education of rural communities and MSMEs in rural areas of Latin America and the Caribbean.

CAF Activities in Seville
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.

Visions of Development, CAF's new magazine
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.

Nearby solutions: The role of regional and local governments in Latin America and the Caribbean
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.

20 Years of RED, Transformative Knowledge
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.

Activities during CAF’s Board in Chile
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 AT CSW69
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.

International Economic Forum Latin America and the Caribbean 2025
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 at COP29
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.

Regional Brand
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.

COP 16
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 at FITUR
CAF participated in the main international tourism fair in the Hispanic world, where in addition to having a stand, it presented its tourism strategy.
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Climate change and biodiversity: Opportunities and challenges for Latin America and the Caribbean
April 01, 2025 - April 01, 2025
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NOOC itinerary about the Economy and Development Report (RED)
November 07, 2024 - November 07, 2024
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RED 2024: Renewed Energies: A just energy transition for sustainable development
May 21, 2024
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