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OVERVIEW

We are launching the 11th replenishment cycle of the Caribbean Development Bank's Special Development Fund (SDF). This vital initiative plays a crucial role in supporting the Caribbean region's development efforts.

The SDF is a unique partnership between the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), member countries, and non-member countries. It provides essential financial resources to address the region's challenges, and collaborates with regional and international partners to leverage resources and expertise.

SDF 11 aims to contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. Key objectives include poverty reduction, resilience building, environmental sustainability, private sector development, and institutional capacity building.

Stay tuned for updates on SDF 11 as we embark on this important journey together!

Read our press release.

FOCAL AREAS

Water Security

Water security remains a concern for the Region. Recent data indicates that the Caribbean ranks among the most water-stressed regions in the world.

Education

In the Caribbean, there are over 12 million children, and regional data indicates that while participation and learning are improving, there remains significant gaps to be addressed in the education sector.

Poverty Alleviation

Despite improvements over the past two decades, poverty rates in the Caribbean still average around 26-30%. As a result, citizens across the Region have limited access to basic services like healthcare, clean water, and adequate food and nutrition.

Infrastructure

Did you know that only about 53% of roads in the Caribbean are paved, leaving many communities disconnected and hindering economic growth? This glaring infrastructure gap underscores the urgent need for investment and innovation in the region. 

Climate Change Resilience

Climate change poses a major challenge to the Caribbean's small island developing states, with the potential to wipe out as much as 3.6% of its GDP. In fact, the United Nations has dubbed the Caribbean "ground zero" in the global climate crisis.

Our Chance To Transform Lives

VIDEOS

Transforming Lives through Education
Transforming Lives through Climate Resilience
Transforming Lives through Poverty Reduction
Transforming Lives through Water Security
Transforming Lives through Infrastructure

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