The Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) has approved a loan of up to $13.2 million for the Inter-American Infrastructure Finance Corporation (CIFI), aiming to channel private investment into strategic infrastructure projects across its member countries.
According to the bank, the initiative will target key sectors such as energy, transportation, tourism, telecommunications, and water. The projects are expected to generate both direct and indirect employment, while also expanding access to essential services and improving living standards in the region.
Boosting competitiveness and sustainable growth
CABEI highlighted that the operation is aligned with its Institutional Strategy 2025–2029, particularly its Positive Impact and Sustainable Competitiveness pillars, which emphasize projects that enhance quality of life and foster responsible private sector investment. The financing is also intended to support progress toward global Sustainable Development Goals, notably SDG 8 (decent work and economic growth) and SDG 9 (industry, innovation, and infrastructure).
By joining forces with CIFI, CABEI seeks to consolidate its role as a catalyst for resource mobilization in Latin America and the Caribbean, positioning infrastructure as a driver of competitiveness, sustainable development, and inclusive growth.