CDB Approves US$D200 Million Country Strategy For Belize

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Oct 17 2016 – The Board of Directors of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has approved a country strategy for Belize for 2016 to 2020.

The strategy proposes support of US$200.5 million for Belize over the four-year period.

It will help the country address some of the social, environmental and economic challenges it faces.

Dr. Justin Ram, Director of Economics, CDB, notes: “CDB remains a committed partner in helping Belize achieve sustained growth and development. This strategy will bolster the Government of Belize’s ongoing reform efforts by supporting interventions that will support inclusive social and economic development, environmental sustainability, and the promotion of good governance.”

Gender equality, regional cooperation and integration, as well as energy security and citizen security, will be key features of CDB’s interventions delivered through the strategy programme.