CAF – Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean is a leading regional institution committed to accelerating sustainable and inclusive growth across its 24 member countries. Through financing, technical assistance, and knowledge services, CAF supports both public and private sectors in addressing the region’s most pressing social, environmental, and infrastructure challenges.

In a rapidly urbanizing region marked by deep inequalities, turning cities into better places to live has become a priority for public leaders. In this context, CAF promotes the development of sustainable, safe, smart and inclusive cities, aligning financial support, technical expertise, and knowledge to strengthen urban planning and local management.

Its work focuses on key areas such as citizen security, infrastructure, inclusive urban development, environment, productive transformation, and information and communication technologies, fostering resilient, efficient, and innovative urban environments that enhance people’s quality of life.

CAF’s strategy is built on three pillars: green growth, social inclusion, and regional integration. This approach ensures that urban development goes beyond physical infrastructure, incorporating equitable access, climate action, and sustainable economic growth, all enabled by digital transformation.

Beyond its financial role, CAF acts as a knowledge partner, facilitating the exchange of experiences and the adoption of digital and smart governance solutions that optimize resources, improve public services, and reduce environmental impacts.

CAF is a strategic ally in building a new generation of cities — sustainable, inclusive, and digitally connected urban spaces that position Latin America and the Caribbean at the forefront of 21st-century urban and digital development.