Belize: Technical Assistance Report-Implementation of Prudential Oversight for Securities Firms

March 3, 2026 Following a request to the Caribbean Regional Technical Assistance Centre (CARTAC), a mission was held from July 7 to 10, 2025, in Belmopan and Belize City to…

CDB and Government of Canada Providing Landmark USD 27.5 Million Financing to Modernise Belize’s Electricity System

January 9, 2026 The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB, the Bank) and the Government of Canada marked a significant milestone in Belize with an innovative USD 27.53 million loan and grant…

When Women Thrive, Nations Advance: GRIT Launches in Belize to Unlock an Untapped Engine of Growth

November 18, 2025 The Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export), in partnership with Global Affairs Canada (GAC) and BELTRAIDE, officially launched the Caribbean Women Entrepreneurs Generating Resilient and Inclusive Trade…

IMF Executive Board Concludes 2025 Article IV Consultation with Belize

September 16, 2025 The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the Article IV Consultation for Belize.[1] The authorities have consented to the publication of the Staff Report prepared…

CDB Reaffirms Leadership in Climate Adaptation through Regional Workshop

August 1, 2025 The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB / the Bank), one of the region’s few entities accredited by the Adaptation Fund, has marked another milestone in advancing climate resilience…

Belize: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2025 Article IV Mission

July 15, 2025 An International Monetary Fund team led by Metodij Hadzi-Vaskov held discussions for the 2025 Article IV consultation with Belize during July 1—11. The team met with Mr.…

CDB and Government of Belize Launch Entrepreneurial Training to Empower MSMEs

April 4, 2025 In a significant step to enhance livelihoods and business opportunities in Belize, the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB, the Bank) through the United Kingdom Caribbean Infrastructure Fund (UKCIF) financed a two-week entrepreneurial…

IFC to Advise Belize on Solar PPP Project to Boost Energy Security and Affordability

March 18, 2025 IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is supporting the Government of Belize in attracting a private investor to build a utility-scale solar plant aimed at…

CDB Champions Procurement Capacity Building at Inaugural Belize Procurement Week

November 12, 2024  The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB, the Bank), in partnership with the Government of Belize and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), supported and participated in the inaugural Belize…

CDB Catalyses Change in Belize: The Fahina Project Elevates Mayan Heritage Through Economic Empowerment and Tradition

September 6, 2024 Sustainable development is a cornerstone of Caribbean advancement, cementing economic stability and safeguarding cultural preservation. The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB, the Bank) is a key player in this arena,…

Marie Sharp’s Hot Pepper Sauce from Belize Makes a Splash in the Dominican Republic

July 2, 2024 In the vibrant world of culinary delights, nothing quite ignites the senses like a dash of hot pepper sauce. And when it comes to igniting taste buds,…

IMF Executive Board Concludes 2024 Article IV Consultation with Belize

May 17, 2024 The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation[1] with Belize and endorsed the staff appraisal without a meeting on a lapse-of…