About/Description of Institution
- CDF is a key policy instrument to mitigate socio-economic disparities and dislocations among Member States arising from their participation in the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME).
- CDF’s mandate is to provide technical and financial assistance to Disadvantaged Countries, Regions and Sectors.
- In context of mandate, agriculture is one sector supported through the CDF’s financing (loans and grants) and Technical Assistance.
Collateral/Security requirements
On subloans to the private sector, determined by the respective DFI’s lending policy and CDF guidelines for onlending.
Debt to equity requirements
Not a requirement on most CDF direct loans to public sector support. Debt to GDP is a consideration in analysis of borrowing capacity. However, DFI’s stipulate a capacity of less than 60% on subloans to the private sector
Repayment Period
Various (dependent on facility size and capacity to repay within specific periods)
Repayment Terms
Not Available
Other requirements
Determined as per facility and conditions related to same.
Other terms and conditions
Determined as per facility and conditions related to same