CAF Development Bank of Latin America
CAF Development Bank of Latin America is a international organization that is part of the pulse of the water sector. Here we bring together everything it publishes on Smart Water Magazine: its news, its blogs and the events it takes part in.
CAF provides grant to advance Barbados’ water security
The signing of a grant agreement between Government and the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) for US$700,000 will support the Barbados Water Authority (BWA) with the reduction of non-revenue water wastage. The grant will also assist in strengthening existing infrastructure for increased water security across Barbados.
Critical water scarcity threatens the Caribbean, according to CAF study
A new comprehensive study conducted by CAF – Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean has provided more detailed analysis of the water security challenges facing Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean.
El Salvador completes world’s largest debt conversion for river conservation
The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, the Government of El Salvador, the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF), Catholic Relief Services (CRS), the Environmental Investment Fund of El Salvador (FIAES), and ArtCap Strategies announced the financial close of $1 billion in financing for El Salvador’s repurchase of $1.031 billion of its outstanding bonds […]
CAF approves US$240 million to improve water security in Bolivia
This loan is expected to increase the area under irrigation by around 13,600 hectares, as well as improve productivity and efficient water use, benefiting 15,000 families throughout the country.
CAF will invest $15 billion in adaptation and risk management of natural disasters
During COP28 in Dubai, CAF – development bank of Latin America and the Caribbean – announced an investment of USD 15 billion until 2030 to promote adaptation measures and management of natural disaster risks. This amount triples the institution's investments in this area in the last five years and confirms it as a leading actor […]
“Barbados plans to impact its water and sanitation sector through accessing financial resources”
Check the full programme and register for the 9th Latin America – Spain Water Dialogues. The 9th Latin America – Spain Water Dialogues will be held on November 28th, at 15:30 h (CET) at the headquarters of the Spanish Ministry of Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge in Madrid.
CAF is implementing a $10 million project for flood relief in Trinidad and Tobago
This project implemented by CAF -Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean- is part of the Government’s implementation of the National Climate Change Policy which inter alia seeks to adapt to the impacts of climate change and climate risks, which are projected to result in more intense rainfall in Trinidad and Tobago, but less […]
EU to invest 45 billion euros in Latin America and Caribbean
During the EU – Latin America and the Caribbean Business Roundtable, organized by CAF, the European Commission and the IDB, Ursula Von der Leyen announced the investment of 45,000 million euros in the region. CAF has identified 67 national and regional initiatives to specify European investment in projects focused on reducing poverty and inequality, promoting the green and fair transition and digital transformation.
Ecuador signs $175 million loan with CAF for water projects
CAF and Ecuador signed three credit agreements that will help improve rural roads, access to irrigation and drainage services in the country’s provinces, and implement national plans for education, drinking water and sanitation.