From November 1-5, 2026, the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) will participate in the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2026 in Antigua and Barbuda, advancing a Caribbean development agenda centred on investment, innovation, inclusion, resilience and sustainable economic growth.
As the region's leading multilateral development finance institution, CDB will contribute Caribbean perspectives and practical solutions to high-level discussions among governments, investors, development partners, private-sector leaders, youth representatives, women, persons with disabilities and civil society organisations. Through strategic engagement across CHOGM forums, the Bank will champion policies and partnerships that accelerate sustainable development and strengthen economic resilience across Caribbean small island developing states.
CDB's participation will demonstrate that small states are not defined by their size, but by their potential. Across the Caribbean and the wider developing world, small states are emerging as leaders in climate resilience, sustainable development, digital transformation and innovative approaches to economic growth. With the right investments, partnerships and policy frameworks, small states can attract capital, expand opportunity and compete successfully in the global economy.
At CHOGM 2026, CDB will highlight inclusion as both a social priority and an economic imperative. The Bank will showcase how expanding access to opportunity for women, youth, entrepreneurs and persons with disabilities contributes directly to productivity, competitiveness and shared prosperity. As the Caribbean's development bank, CDB bridges regional advocacy with practical implementation, helping countries transform ideas into measurable development outcomes. Throughout CHOGM, the Bank will amplify Caribbean voices, share success stories and promote solutions that help shape a more resilient, inclusive and prosperous future for the region.
