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Latin America and the Caribbean have a new brand

May 15, 2024

The call made by CAF -development bank of Latin America and the Caribbean, which received over 500 applications, resulted in the new brand that will act as a vehicle to drive partnerships and develop initiatives that promote the growth of our region and contribute to a more significant global presence.

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Annual Report: CAF is strengthened as the Green Bank of the region

April 29, 2024

In a challenging panorama, CAF -development bank of Latin America and the Caribbean- continues to consolidate as the green bank and the bank for sustainable and inclusive growth in the region. Find out all the progress for 2023 in our Annual Report. Download it and read it!

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Annual Report: CAF is strengthened as the Green Bank of the region

Caribbean Islands Leaders Prioritize Inclusive Digital Transformation

May 01, 2024

Key commitments were announced by countries and institutions.

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Caribbean Islands Leaders Prioritize Inclusive Digital Transformation

Co-Investment on Climate Information and Early Warning Systems

May 15, 2024

Between 1970 and 2019, 79% of disasters worldwide involved weather, water, and climate-related hazards. These disasters accounted for 56% of deaths and 75% of reported economic losses associated with natural hazard events. The intensity and frequency of climate-related disasters are projected to increase as climate change intensifies, thus presenting a significant risk to achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement, the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction and overall Sustainable Development.

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Co-Investment on Climate Information and Early Warning Systems

The Annual CAF Conference will center on security in the Americas

April 23, 2024

Luis Almagro, Secretary General of the OAS, Rebecca BillChavez, President & CEO of the Inter-American Dialogue, and Sergio Díaz-Granados, Executive President of CAF, announced that the upcoming CAF Conference, set for September 5 in Washington DC, will specifically address security issues in Latin America and the Caribbean. Additionally, a preparatory event is scheduled during the OAS General Assembly from June 26 to 28, 2024, in Paraguay.

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The Annual CAF Conference will center on security in the Americas

CAF promotes the development of Jamaica with its first bond issue

April 17, 2024

The Executive President of CAF, Sergio Diaz-Granados, met with the Minister of Finance and Public Service, Nigel Clarke, as CAF continues to strengthen the partnership with its existing shareholder countries. During the meeting, he highlighted a recent bond issue in Jamaican dollars that is in line with CAF's mission to assist its shareholder countries in the development and deepening of their domestic capital markets and local currencies.

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CAF promotes the development of Jamaica with its first bond issue

LAC at COP28

Discover everything about the Latin American and Caribbean Pavilion, which seeks to facilitate the exchange of experiences, join forces, explore opportunities for collaboration, and increase the visibility of the climate solutions of the countries in the region.

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RED: Global challenges, regional solutions

Access our Economy and Development Report, which analyzes the challenges and opportunities for Latin America and the Caribbean in terms of action against climate change and the protection of ecosystems and biodiversity.

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CAF Impact

Discover this initiative showcasing our contribution from the Bank to the development of Latin America and the Caribbean. In the last five years, we have supported areas such as Water and Sanitation, Roads, SMEs, and Protected Areas.

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Many Voices, One Region
Relive the reflections, analyses, and outlooks that CAF promoted at the event "Many Voices, One Region: Latin America and the Caribbean Working on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development," held within the framework of the Bank's 10 years as a permanent observer at the UN.

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About CAF

We are a development bank committed to improving the quality of life of all Latin Americans. Our actions promote sustainable development and the integration of the region. + see more