56th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) will convene its 56th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors from June 1–5, 2026, in The Bahamas, bringing together a high-level gathering of Ministers of Finance, Governors, Central Bank officials, development partners, private-sector leaders, youth representatives, and international stakeholders. As one of the Caribbean’s premier development forums, the Meeting provides a platform for strategic dialogue on the region’s evolving economic and development priorities.
Held under the theme “Forging the Caribbean’s Future: Strategic Solutions for Uncertain Times,” the 56th Annual Meeting will focus on advancing innovative, forward-looking responses to global volatility, fiscal constraints, and climate-related risks. Discussions will explore how Caribbean countries can strengthen resilience, unlock sustainable financing, and position themselves to navigate uncertainty while driving inclusive growth.
The programme features a dynamic mix of governance sessions of the Board of Governors, high-level plenaries, policy seminars, and signature events such as the William G. Demas Memorial Lecture, President’s Chat, Youth FIRE Forum and Impact Room engagements focused on private-sector investment and regional opportunity. Specialised sessions will address critical themes including energy transition, fiscal space, debt resilience, analytics-driven policymaking, and multilateral development bank strategies.
Complementing formal meetings, the Annual Meeting includes knowledge-sharing, networking, and youth-focused events, reinforcing CDB’s commitment to collaboration, innovation, and capacity building. Selected sessions will be accessible to a wider audience, ensuring regional and global stakeholders can engage with timely insights that shape policy, partnerships, and action for the Caribbean’s sustainable development.
