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IFC Commits Up to $15M to Caribbean Resilience Debt Fund

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  1. Island Challenge supports paediatric care in both Antigua and Jamaica.

How it started

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What happened

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The Caribbean Community Resilience Fund Debt Sub-Fund is now operational, with Sygnus managing it alongside the Caribbean Community. IFC has committed up to US$15 million to the fund, split between a senior tranche of up to US$5 million and a mezzanine piece of up to US$10 million. The fund is aiming to raise US$75 million, with the possibility of increasing that target to US$125 million.

From el-balad.com

Why it matters

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The fund is designed to address a regional credit gap exceeding US$22 billion. Up to 70% of the capital will be allocated to loans for medium-sized businesses, while the remainder supports resilience and sustainability projects. This initiative marks IFC's first debt fund deal in the Caribbean region.

From el-balad.com

Who's involved

  • Caribbean CommunityThe fund operates in conjunction with the Caribbean Community, supporting shared regional development goals.
  • AntiguaTarget country for accessing resilience and sustainability loans through the fund structure.
  • JamaicaTarget country for accessing resilience and sustainability loans through the fund structure.
  • GuyanaTarget country for accessing resilience and sustainability loans through the fund structure.
  • GrenadaTarget country for accessing resilience and sustainability loans through the fund structure.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • JamaicaSpeculative

    Jamaica might see increased access to funding for resilience and sustainability projects.

  • GuyanaSpeculative

    Guyana could receive loans for medium-sized businesses or infrastructure projects.

  • GrenadaSpeculative

    Grenada may benefit from capital allocated to resilience and sustainability projects.

How it developed

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  1. Antigua and Grenada participate in regional activities, including joining an insurance facility and attending a water/wastewater conference.Sub-event
  2. Island Challenge supports paediatric care in both Antigua and Jamaica.Sub-event
  3. A symposium was held in Antigua and Barbuda.Sub-event
  4. A new resilience fund is operational, backed by IFC and Sygnus, providing loans for resilience projects in the Caribbean.1 source

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