Commitment to the well-being of the region.
The Republic of China (Taiwan) joined CABEI in 1992 and is one of the Bank's first non-regional members; its incorporation enabled the Bank to issue and place its first bonds on the international market. At the close of 2021, it is the non-regional member with the highest shareholding (11.4%) with a subscribed capital of USD776.3 million and contributions amounting to USD133.6 million.
In the coordination of development projects, the Republic of China (Taiwan) cooperation for the region focuses on key areas for poverty reduction, such as food security, education, agriculture, Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, agribusiness, coffee producing sector affected by rust, export promotion and forestry and industrial development.
As a relevant fact, in 2020, thanks to the alliance with its non-regional partner country, CABEI made it's 19th issue in the Taiwan capital market, historically totaling US$ 2.3 billion.
In 2021, CABEI opened its representative office in the Republic of China (Taiwan) located at the Taipei 101 building.
CABEI provides scholarships to Guatemalan children
This is one of the Bank’s Institutional Responsibility efforts to further the region’s sustainable development
Guatemala, Guatemala October 25, 2013. - The Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) presented a donation of Q48,988.48 (US$6,225.00) to Asociación Camino Seguro, an NGO that works with at risk teens and children living in extreme poverty.
With this financing, CABEI seeks to start the "Camino Seguro Scholarship Program" in order to decrease dropout rates of teens and children living in communities in zones 3 and 7 around the Guatemala City landfill.
Over the last five years, under the leadership of CABEI Executive President Dr. Nick Rischbieth, the Bank has reaffirmed the importance of social responsibility as an instrument to contribute to the improvement of Central American society and to the sustainable development of the countries in the region.
CABEI Executive President Dr. Nick Rischbieth CABEI noted that the Bank strives to improve the quality of life of Central American citizens through its actions and investments, including its Institutional Responsibility Plan.
In the field of education, CABEI directs part of its resources towards improving the quality of public education by complementing the efforts of governments and civil society organizations in this area. In total, approximately 7,000 students have been benefitted.
Camino Seguro's mission is to empower children and adolescents by creating opportunities and promoting dignity through education.
