The Caribbean Latin America Economic and Development Association is a premier multilateral development institution fostering economic bridges across oceans, connecting the dynamic markets of the Caribbean, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific.
To accelerate sustainable economic development and regional integration by facilitating trade, investment, and knowledge transfer between the Caribbean, Latin America, and global markets—with particular emphasis on Asia-Pacific partnerships.
Through innovative platforms, secure financial instruments, and data-driven insights, CLEDA serves as the institutional bridge connecting diverse economies and fostering inclusive growth across the Americas and beyond.
CLEDA maintains institutional partnerships across three continents
Collaborative framework for infrastructure financing and technical assistance programs across the Caribbean and Latin America.
Strategic partnership facilitating Belt and Road Initiative projects and South-South cooperation mechanisms.
Institutional cooperation on sustainable development goals and climate resilience initiatives.
Maritime and logistics infrastructure development connecting Caribbean ports with Asian markets.
Regional integration programs and sustainable development project coordination.
Technology transfer and green energy transition financing for Caribbean and Latin American markets.
Transforming regional economies through strategic initiatives
Average increase in bilateral trade between CLEDA member countries and Asian markets since 2018.
Total value of infrastructure projects facilitated through CLEDA's institutional partnerships.
Active multinational corporations engaged in CLEDA's trade and investment platforms.
Our journey from foundation to regional leadership
CLEDA established as multilateral development institution with founding member countries from the Caribbean and Latin America.
Strategic partnerships formalized with Asian Development Bank, China Development Bank, and AIIB.
Comprehensive trade and investment facilitation platform deployed across member countries.
SecureTrade platform launches, providing escrow and trade finance services for cross-border transactions.
CLEDA.I Insights established as premier source of market intelligence and economic analysis for the region.
Executive team with proven track record in international development
President & CEO
Former Deputy Director, Inter-American Development Bank
Director & CTO
Former Engine Carbon Clear Executive, Kingdom Holdings Ltd
Chief Economist
Former Principal Economist, World Bank Group
Director, Regional Integration
Former Trade Minister, Dominican Republic
Become part of the premier institutional network connecting Caribbean, Latin American, and Asian markets through innovative trade, investment, and development solutions.