ROSEAU, Dominica – The Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has conducted a Country Portfolio Performance Review (CPPR) and a Country Engagement Strategy (CES) mission with Dominica culminating in an agreement to develop a joint action plan to guide future collaboration.
CDB Vice-President (Operations), Dr. Isaac Solomon, joins Dominica’s Minister of Finance, Dr. Irving McIntyre, for a photo during the recent Country Portfolio Review and Country Engagement Strategy meetings.The CPPR and CES meetings, which brought together senior government officials, CDB representatives, and key national stakeholders, reviewed project progress, address implementation challenges, and identify new opportunities to advance Dominica’s sustainable development agenda.
Discussions also focused on key sectors including infrastructure, water, agriculture, climate resilience, energy, and education. Featured initiatives included the Dominica Geothermal Project, the Basics Needs Trust Fund (BNTF) and the United Kingdom Caribbean Infrastructure Fund (UKCIF).
The CDB said that insights from these discussions directly informed the focus of the joint action plan, a multi-year framework designed to support Dominica’s ambition of building a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable economy.
It said that during the meetings, the Roosevelt Skerrit government also presented its medium-term priorities and outlined areas for support under CDB’s Special Development Fund (SDF) 11.
CDB Vice-President (Operations), Dr. Isaac Solomon, highlighted the significance of the action plan as a milestone in the ongoing partnership between the CDB and Dominica.
He also underscored the importance of strategic planning and adaptive implementation to strengthen institutional capacity, enhance economic competitiveness, and foster inclusive growth.
“Theaction plan captures the collective vision of CDB and the Government to deliver tangible, lasting results that improve lives and strengthen resilience. It represents not just a plan of action, but a shared commitment to innovation, accountability, and the sustainable transformation of Dominica’s economy,” said Solomon.
The action plan will outline priority areas for CDB financing over the next three years, with a focus on youth, MSME development, improving water and sewage systems, and support for expanding the utilisation of geothermal resources. In addition, the Plan integrates key actions to promote more effective project implementation.
Finance Minister Dr. Irving McIntyre, emphasised the importance of collaboration in advancing Dominica’s Sustainable Development Goals, noting that CDB-supported projects are driving progress across key sectors. He commended the constructive dialogue between the Bank’s team and national stakeholders.
“The government of Dominica deeply values CDB’s consistent partnership and its confidence in our development agenda as, together, we build stronger institutions, enhance capacity and improve the lives of our citizens,” said McIntyre.
The CDB statement said that the new action plan reflects a renewed commitment by CDB and the Government to build a stronger future, ensuring that every investment delivers meaningful and lasting benefits for the people of Dominica.
