BACKGROUND
The Central American Bank for Economic Integration's Board of Governors meeting is our institution's most important event. Every year, it is held in one of the member countries. This year, the Dominican Republic is the host country.
Executive President's MessageThe LXIII Regular Board of Governors' Meeting will be held in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic on May 12, 2023. This is the most important event for CABEI where decisions are made that have a positive impact on the socio-economic development of the inhabitants of the member countries. The Board of Governors is the Bank's highest authority and, according to the CABEI Constitutive Agreement, must hold an ordinary meeting once a year. Each member country appoints a governor and an alternate governor, who may be the Minister of Economy, Minister of Finance, Minister of Public Credit, the President of the Central Bank, or the person responsible for representation according to each country's domestic law. |
THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS BEGINS IN:
 | The creative concept of our distinctive What inspires us? 1. Bird and Leaf: Represents biodiversity of Dominican Republic. Dominicana. 2. Beach and Mountain: Represents touristic development. 3. Drum: Represents our distinctive dominican culture. 4. Sun: Represents the region's warmth |
| HOUR | PROGRAM ACTIVITY: |
|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. in Central America / 10:00 a.m. in Dominican R. | Intonation of the anthem of the Dominican Republic by Soli Deo Gloria |
| 8:10 a.m. in Central America / 10:10 a.m. in Dominican R. | Interpretation of the Central American anthem "La Granadera" by Soli Deo Gloria |
| 8:20 a.m. in Central America / 10:20 a.m. in Dominican R. | Words by the Executive President of CABEI, Dr. Dante Mossi |
| 8:35 a.m. in Central America / 10:35 a.m. in Dominican R. | Projection of Commemorative video – LXIII Board of Governors' |
| 8:40 a.m. in Central America / 10:40 a.m. in Dominican R. | Words of the host and Governor for the Dominican Republic before CABEI, Mr. José Manuel Vicente |
| 8:50 a.m. in Central America / 10:50 a.m. in Dominican R. | Words by the President of the Board of Governors, the Titular Governor for Mexico before CABEI |
| 9:00 a.m. in Central America / 11:00 a.m. in Dominican R. | Welcome by His Excellency the President of the Dominican Republic, Mr. Luis Abinader | 9:15 a.m. in Central America / 11:15 a.m. in Dominican R. | Beginning of the Board of Governors' business meeting. |
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The annual meeting of the highest representatives of the Bank's member countries will also be attended by Dominican President Luis Abinader.
Tegucigalpa, May 02, 2023.- Punta Cana will host the LXIII Ordinary Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI), which will be held on May 12 as part of the annual session to analyze the progress of the multilateral's Institutional Strategy, as well as the current challenges and trends in the economy and finances affecting the region.
The governors, who are the top representatives of the 15 CABEI member countries, are the ministers of Economy, Treasury, Finance and Central Banks, and on the session's agenda, they are expected to review the Bank's contribution to regional economic and social development and integration efforts.
"This will be a great opportunity to share with the governors the coordinated work we have carried out over the past year as a multilateral development institution, as well as the support we can offer the countries in the face of new challenges," said CABEI Executive President, Dr. Dante Mossi, who will lead the session.
CABEI is the main source of multilateral financing for development in the Central American region. In 2022, it supported various projects through innovative operations and products that amounted to US$4,290.0 million in approvals, while disbursements amounted to US$2,163.9 million. By 2023, approvals are estimated at US$3,300.0 million and disbursements at US$2,050.2 million.
The Board of Governors sessions are preceded by a solemn opening session, to which the President of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader, is invited to inaugurate.
