CAF | Banco de desarrollo de América Latina y El Caribe

CAF, ECLAC, IDB and PAHO promote equity and sustainable development in the Americas at the G20 Summit in Brazil

November 19, 2024

The Regional Organizations of the Americas congratulate Brazil on its successful Presidency of the G20, highlighting its leadership on key issues such as poverty, governance, and climate change. In addition, they reaffirm their commitment to actions that promote equity and development in the region.

CAF, ECLAC, IDB and PAHO promote equity and sustainable development in the Americas at the G20 Summit in Brazil
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CAF presents its strategic ecosystems approach at COP29

November 18, 2024

CAF continues to promote coordinated work to environmentally and economically strengthen strategic ecosystems in Latin America and the Caribbean. With its new approach, the institution promotes climate change adaptation and mitigation actions, new financing mechanisms, biodiversity protection initiatives, and improvements in community life, among others.

CAF presents its strategic ecosystems approach at COP29
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Urgent Call for Action to Safeguard Caribbean SIDS

November 13, 2024

As the global community grapples with the escalating climate crisis, Caribbean Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are running out of time to secure critical investments and support needed to strengthen their economies and protect vulnerable communities from the intensifying impacts of climate change. With the window to take decisive action rapidly shrinking, CAF - Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean, in partnership with the Commonwealth Secretariat and the Antigua and Barbuda High Commission, brought together key stakeholders for a symposium in London to address the critical vulnerabilities Caribbean SIDS face. 

Urgent Call for Action to Safeguard Caribbean SIDS
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Who we are

Our job is to improve the quality of life of Latin Americans and Caribbeans

We are a development bank committed to improving the quality of life of all Latin Americans and Caribbean. Our actions promote sustainable development and the integration of the region.

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News

The Bahamas becomes the newest shareholder country of CAF

The Bahamas becomes the newest shareholder country of CAF

November 29, 2024

CAF, ECLAC, IDB, and PAHO Advancing Equity and Sustainable Development in the Americas at Brazil’s G20 Summit

CAF, ECLAC, IDB, and PAHO Advancing Equity and Sustainable Development in the Americas at Brazil’s G20 Summit

November 19, 2024

Water Environment Cities Education Energy
CAF will reach 35% green financing in 2024

CAF will reach 35% green financing in 2024

November 19, 2024

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Events

Events - water, environment, education

El Salvador’s economic evolution: investment insights and opportunities

Start date December 04, 2024

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Events

Mobilizing Resources for Sustainable Development in Latin America and the Caribbean

Start date December 06, 2024

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Events - cities, urban competitiveness, urban development

Latin America - Spain Railway Dialogues

Start date November 13, 2024

Online

Events

Reimagining Poverty Solutions

Start date October 17, 2024

Online

Events - water, espana, europe

ONLINE EVENT | 10th Water Dialogues Spain - LAC

Start date October 17, 2024

Online

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Courses

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Calls

Wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations and networks design in Auchachapán y Sonsonate

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Consulting for the supervision of feasibility studies, design, and construction: Water and Sanitation Infrastructure in El Salvador

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LIF 2024: Artificial intelligence-based digital solutions for financial inclusion of vulnerable groups and MSMEs

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Publications

RED 2024: Renewed Energies: A just energy transition for sustainable development

Document

RED 2024: Renewed Energies: A just energy transition for sustainable development

May 21, 2024

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2023 Annual Report

Report

2023 Annual Report

April 29, 2024

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Ideal 2022

Report

Ideal 2022

April 04, 2023

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Latin American Economic Outlook 2022

Book

Latin American Economic Outlook 2022

March 25, 2023

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Being part of the CAF team is a rewarding experience, which combines the possibility of contributing to the sustainable development, integration, and competitiveness of the shareholder countries, with the opportunity to share experiences with highly qualified personnel in a professional work environment. productive and motivating.

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