CDB’s 55th Annual Meeting to drive action for stronger, more inclusive Caribbean

Feb 11, 2025 News

Kaieteur News-The 55th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors (BOG) of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), to be held in Brasília, Brazil, from June 9 – 12, 2025, will mark a renewed drive for building resilient institutions, improving collaboration between countries, and increasing private sector partnerships to create a stronger Caribbean.

The Annual Meeting’s theme, “Building the Future: Resilient Institutions for a Greener, Stronger, and Inclusive Caribbean”, and its official logo were unveiled on February 10 at the Hilton Hotel in St. Michael, Barbados. CDB’s new President, Mr. Daniel Best, emphasised that the meeting’s focus underscores the Bank’s commitment to transforming lives in the Caribbean by enabling resilient institutions to drive sustainable development. “The theme for this year’s Annual Meeting represents our collective ambition and commitment to respond to the critical challenges facing our people by reimagining how we make our institutions more fit for purpose,” Best explained in a CDB press release.

CDB’s 55th Annual Meeting to drive action for stronger, more inclusive Caribbean

The headquarters of the Caribbean Development Bank

“The choice of Brazil as our host is significant. Brazil’s extensive experience and culture of innovation present us with the opportunity to deepen our cooperation and leverage Latin America’s strengths to support the Caribbean’s development agenda. Our discussions in Brasília will center on actionable and transformational strategies, highlighting the “rebirth” of the Bank as it evolves to meet the changing needs of its member countries amidst rapidly shifting global and multilateral paradigms. Our goal is to create institutions that can withstand external pressures while paving the way for equitable prosperity,” President Best added.

The annual meeting convenes CDB’s Board of Governors, the highest level of leadership guiding the institution. Brazil, one of CDB’s Latin American members, will host the meeting for the first time. The Chairperson of the Board, Ms. Viviane Vecchi Mendes Muller, Brazil’s Deputy Secretary for International Affairs and Development, said the meeting agenda will advance shared regional priorities, addressing climate change, deepening private sector engagement, and enhancing multilateral partnerships.

“The focus of the 55th Annual Meeting aligns closely with Brazil’s vision for regional cooperation and CDB’s mission. Brazil values its relations with the region and acknowledges the importance of keeping our countries connected. It is well known that Brazil has also been championing, designing, and implementing programmes for social inclusion, with a focus on food and nutritional security. We are well aware of the challenges brought by climate change in all of those fronts. I’m confident that CDB’s ongoing efforts to enhance institutional strength and resilience will benefit both the Bank and its member countries,” Chairperson Vecchi Mendes Muller explained. “The meeting’s theme also presents a valuable opportunity to link discussions to the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), which Brazil will host in November. We are convinced that this meeting will not only strengthen the CDB’s resilience but also deepen the ties between Brazil and the Caribbean. We look forward to welcoming you to Brasília,” she added.

Beyond the high-level discussions, the meeting will facilitate knowledge-sharing, networking, and informative forums for policy development and decision-making. The full agenda will be released in the coming months. All public sessions will be streamed live, ensuring global accessibility to these critical discussions.

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