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Remarks by President Ilan Goldfajn on the Occasion of the XIII Annual Consultation with Caribbean Governors of the Inter-American Development Bank

· Ilan Goldfajn, President of the Inter-American Development Bank (International)

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· Ilan Goldfajn Wiki · Inter-American Development Bank WikiRemarks by President Ilan Goldfajn on the Occasion of the XIII Annual Consultation with Caribbean Governors of the Inter-American Development Bank

ContextRemarks at the 13th annual consultation between the IDB and the governors representing its Caribbean member countries (February 2025).

Why it mattersA year after the previous consultation, the IDB updates its plan for Caribbean economies facing climate disasters, weak growth and heavy debt.

Problems raised
  1. Caribbean countries are highly exposed to climate disasters.
  2. Growth in the region is weak and uneven.
  3. Public finances and debt limit room for investment.
Solutions proposed
  1. Scale up IDB financing and instruments for the Caribbean.
  2. Invest in resilience to climate shocks.
  3. Mobilise private capital for sustainable development.
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