Grenada is located in the in the southeastern Caribbean Sea and is the second-smallest independent country in the Western Hemisphere. Known as the “Spice Isle,” Grenada includes the smaller surrounding islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique. Grenada is a founding member of the Bank.

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Capital City
St. George’s
Currency
East Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
% of shares
0.66 (as of December 31, 2023)
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By the Numbers

Last Updated - 17/03/2026
Distribution of Loans, Contingent Loans, Equity and Grants Approved (NET) by Sector (1980 - 2024)
Total approvals (1980 - 2024) ($'000)

366,322

Approval Of Loans, Contingent Loans, Equity and Grants (NET) (2020 - 2024 YTD)

News

A group of five individuals stands on a stage at the 55th Annual Meeting of the Caribbean Development Bank, with the event's theme "Building the Future: Resilient Institutions for a Greener, Stronger, and Inclusive Caribbean" displayed on the backdrop. The individuals, representing a mix of formal attire, are positioned in front of a vibrant floral arrangement featuring sunflowers and tropical plants. The event logo is prominently visible in the background.
News Releases
Jul 1, 2025
Fintech can be a Catalyst for Financial Inclusion and Economic Resilience in the Caribbean
President Best stands behind a clear lectern with the 555th Annual Meeting branding delivering remarks. Behind him, flags of CDB member countries are displayed.
Jun 13, 2025
CDB President Calls for Stronger Institutions to Drive Caribbean Resilience
Dr. Clarke and Ms. Poire are seated on a stage at the 55th Annual Meeting of the Caribbean Development Bank in Brasília, Brazil. On the left, a woman holds a notebook, attentively listening, while on the right, a man gestures while speaking into a microphone. A colorful backdrop displays the event's theme, "Building the Future: Resilient Institutions for a Greener, Stronger, and Inclusive Caribbean."
Jun 11, 2025
Caribbean Must “Raise Growth Potential through Deep Productivity Enhancing Reforms while Strengthening Resilience” Urges IMF Deputy Managing Director Nigel Clarke at CDB Lecture

Events

Seminar 1 – Accelerating Project Implementation to Reduce Poverty
55th Annual Meeting Closing Ceremony
55th Annual Meeting Opening Ceremony

Publications

Brochure: CIIF General Applicant Guidelines
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Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Montserrat, Saint Lucia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands
Brochure: CIIF Grant Application FAQs
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Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Montserrat, Saint Lucia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands
The Contribution of Copyright-Based Industries to the Economy of Grenada
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