The Co-operative Republic of Guyana, is the only nation state of the Commonwealth of Nations on the mainland of South America. Bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Suriname and Venezuela, it is the third-smallest country in South America and contains some of the largest unspoiled rainforests on the continent. Guyana is a founding member of the Bank.

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Georgetown
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Guyanese Dollar (GYD)
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3.72 (as of December 31, 2023)
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By the Numbers

Last Updated - 19/04/2026
Distribution of Loans, Contingent Loans, Equity and Grants Approved (NET) by Sector (1982 - 2025)
Total approvals (1982 - 2025) ($'000)

664,750

Approval Of Loans, Contingent Loans, Equity and Grants (NET) (2020 - 2025 YTD)

News

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Jul 15, 2025
CDB and AFD Launch EUR 4 Million Grant Facility to Boost Climate and Gender Investments in the Caribbean
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Jul 8, 2025
Rethinking Delivery: How Collaboration is Reshaping Development in the Caribbean
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Jul 4, 2025
CDB’s Special Development Fund Secures Strong Support from Global and Regional Partners for 11th Cycle

Events

25th William G. Demas Memorial Lecture
Seminar 2 – Fintech: Finding the Balance Between Disruption and Creation
Seminar 1 – Accelerating Project Implementation to Reduce Poverty

Publications

Speech- The Caribbean Challenge: Fostering Growth and Resilience Amidst Global Uncertainty
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Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Montserrat, Saint Lucia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, CDB
The Caribbean Challenge: Fostering Growth and Resilience Amidst Global Uncertainty
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Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Montserrat, Saint Lucia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, Regional
Cultural and Creative Industries Innovation Fund – Grant Consultation Session
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Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Montserrat, Saint Lucia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, Regional