The Country Strategy Paper (CSP) outlines the assistance strategy of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) for Guyana over the period 2013-17.   The CSP evolved out of a consultative process which involved extensive discussions with country officials, as well as bilateral and multilateral development partners, in an effort to avoid duplication and promote improved development outcomes.

The proposed strategy is set within the context of Guyana’s poverty reduction objectives, supported by its ‘green-growth’ agenda.  The Strategy also reflects key development priority areas for the country.  The CSP therefore seeks to: (i) promote broad-based economic growth and inclusive social development by helping to improve access to and the quality of social and economic infrastructure; support greater productivity in the agriculture sector; and improve the talent pool, particularly in the area of technical and vocational training; (ii) support environmental sustainability and disaster risk management; (iii) improve good governance by strengthening capacity for policy management, including gender responsive decision making; and (iv) foster the regional integration agenda by enhancing the country’s capacity to implement policies and programmes that promote integration.