Barbados

Barbados, situated just east of the Caribbean Sea, is an independent island nation in the western Atlantic Ocean. At roughly 13° North and 59° West, the country lies in the southern Caribbean region, where it is a part of the Lesser Antilles island chain. Barbados is a founding member of the Bank.

QUICK FACTS

Capital City

Bridgetown

Currency

Barbados Dollar (BBD)

% of shares

3.24 (as of December 31, 2023)

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By the Numbers

Last Updated - 24/11/2024

Distribution of Loans, Contingent Loans, Equity and Grants Approved (NET) by Sector (1980 - 2024)

Total approvals (1980 - 2024) ($'000)

397,561

Approval Of Loans, Contingent Loans, Equity and Grants (NET) (2019 - 2024 YTD)

News

Isaac Solomon on the left hands PB Scott on the right a card with the words partnering for a better future as the two men shake hands

Jun 26, 2024

Caribbean Business Leader PB Scott Urges Regional Reform to Drive Economic Development

Seven people stand on a stage in front of a backdrop of the CDB's Annual Meeting.

Jun 25, 2024

Workforce Equity & Recognition of Unpaid Care Work Necessary for Optimising Caribbean Labour Force

A woman and man stand on a platform in front of several flags of CDB member countries. The man is handing over a card to the woman with the words 55th Annual Meeting

Jun 24, 2024

New CDB Board of Governors Chair Brazil to Focus on Multilateral Development, Climate Change & Private Sector Engagement

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Events

Barbados

Dec 1, 2007

Preparatory Meeting of Contributors for the Replenishment of the Special Development Fund (Unified)

Barbados

Oct 1, 2007

Third Special Meeting of Contributors to the Special Development Fund – Sixth Cycle