CAF and LSE join forces to boost sustainable development in Latin America and the Caribbean

CAF -development bank of Latin America and the Caribbean- and the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) signed an agreement to enhance cooperation on key research and policy initiatives. This partnership aims to promote sustainable development in Latin America and the Caribbean, focusing on economic, social, and environmental progress.

The collaboration will leverage CAF’s regional expertise and LSE’s academic excellence to address critical issues, including governance, economic growth, trade, climate change, digital transformation, and social inclusion. The alliance outlines the intent of both institutions to collaborate on joint projects, research publications, conferences, and a specialized CAF-LSE Fellowship. The partnership will also support internships at CAF for LSE students, providing real-world experience in sustainable development.

CAF Executive President, Sergio Díaz-Granados, and Andrés Velasco, Dean of the School of Public Policy at LSE, signed the partnership, that will also solidify research and policy engagement, and reflects both institutions' commitment to fostering innovation and collaboration across academia and development sectors to achieve sustainable outcomes.

The agreement sets the foundation for a collaborative approach to addressing some of the most pressing challenges in Latin America and the Caribbean, with activities to be defined by mutual agreement and guided by the core values of both CAF and LSE.