October 13, 2011 No. 35/11-BD CDB COUNTRY STRATEGY FOR TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO The Board of Directors of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has approved a country strategy paper which outlines the Bank's assistance strategy for Trinidad and Tobago over the period 2011-2014. The support programme rests on three broad pillars that are in concert with CDB's own priorities. These are: promoting broad-based economic growth and inclusive social development; promoting good governance; and supporting environmental sustainability and disaster risk management. In particular, the strategy will help the Government of Trinidad and Tobago to achieve a range of outcomes, including strengthening human capital; improving livelihoods in at-risk communities; broadening economic opportunities; and safeguarding development gains through improved disaster risk management. In shaping the strategy, CDB held extensive discussions with key officials in Trinidad and Tobago, as well as with principal development partners, in an effort to sharpen focus and to avoid duplication.