CDB CELEBRATES ITS 40th ANNIVERSARY!

Former Prime Minister of Barbados, Errol Barrow and the first President of the Caribbean Development Bank, Sir Arthur Lewis, signing the headquarters agreement for the Bank   The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is marking the 40th anniversary of its establishment, and the Bank is planning a series of activities to celebrate this milestone.    CDB was set up as a regional development financing institution to contribute to the harmonious economic growth and development of the member countries in the Caribbean, and to promote economic cooperation and integration among these countries. Read More

CDB NEWS

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EXTERNAL AUDITING SERVICES FOR THE CARIBBEAN DEVELOPMENT BANK

The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) wishes to engage a firm of external auditors for the financial years 2010 through 2014. Read More

CRISIS RESPONSE INITIATIVES OF THE MULTILATERAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS OPERATING IN THE CARIBBEAN

The Development Finance Institutions operating in the Caribbean have crafted responses designed to assist their member countries in dealing with the global financial and economic crisis. This document outlines the programmes that have been put in place by each institution, namely the International Monetary Fund, the Caribbean Development Bank, the Inter-American Development Bank, the International Finance Corporation, the World Bank and the Caribbean Regional Technical Assistance Centre (CARTAC).

CARIBBEAN AID FOR TRADE AND REGIONAL INTEGRATION TRUST FUND (CARTFund)

The Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK), through the Department for International Development (DfID), has a Regional Development Strategy for the Caribbean designed to help the Region reduce poverty through economic growth and increased resilience to risks that impact on growth.      One way the UK Government is operationalising its regional strategy is by the establishment of a Caribbean Aid for Trade and Regional Integration Trust Fund (CARTFund).  The Project Submission Form is available via this link. A Guide for completing the form is available via this link. The brochure outlining further information is available here.  Additional information for private sector applicants is available here.

Featured Activity

The Caribbean Development Bank's (CDB) Project Cycle Management Training Programme - Core Courses 5 and 6 - are now closed.   CDB thanks all who have shown interest.  However, the Specialised Modules commenced on March 2, 2009 and the Bank is currently accepting nominations for these modules.    Please note that the Project Cycle Management Training Programme is now closed.  Further details on future courses will be posted.