CDB’s BRIDGE to strengthen vendor engagement and private sector partnerships

Published on July 13, 2026

The Caribbean Development Bank launched CDB PROPEL, a bold new chapter in the Bank’s flagship technical assistance programme for Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs).

This signals a renewed commitment to strengthening entrepreneurship, innovation and private sector development across the Caribbean.

The launch, held in observance of World MSME Day, marks the evolution of the Caribbean Technological Consultancy Services (CTCS) Network, which has supported entrepreneurs and business support organisations across the Region for more than four decades.

Building on CTCS’s strong legacy, CDB PROPEL reflects a strategic repositioning designed to meet the needs of today’s entrepreneurs operating in an increasingly digital, competitive and climate-challenged global economy.

The programme will deliver more targeted technical assistance, strengthen institutions that serve MSMEs, and foster partnerships that improve business competitiveness and resilience.