This document presents a synthesis of the main findings and lessons learned from evaluations completed in 2025 and published in early 2026, as well as from Project Completion Validation Reviews (PCVRs) conducted between 2023 and 2025. Together, these sources provide a consolidated view of the evidence emerging from the Caribbean Development Bank's recent evaluation portfolio.The evaluations and PCVRs offer important insights into what is working well, where challenges persist, and what lessons can be drawn to strengthen future programming. They provide evidence for the Bank, its Borrowing Member Countries (BMCs), and the Board of Directors to inform decision-making, enhance development effectiveness, and strengthen the design and implementation of future interventions.
Flood Mitigation Project - Saint Lucia (2016)
Climate
Project Completion Validation Report
Complete
Saint Lucia
Summary
The island of St. Lucia is mountainous and vulnerable to landslides and flooding in coastal plains in locations such as Castries, Anse La Raye and Vieux Fort which lie below sea level. After widespread flooding in Saint Lucia from tropical storm Debbie, the Government of Saint Lucia (GOSL) undertook design work to improve the drainage systems in Castries, and Anse La Raye. In 2004, the Government requested assistance from CDB to finance a flood mitigation project. The Board of Directors (BOD) of CDB approved a loan of USD5,453,000 and a grant of USD20,000 for public education and awareness activities.
