A famend scholar, innovator and winner of the Nobel Memorial Prize for Economics, Sir Arthur was instrumental in establishing CDB, the one indigenous growth financial institution within the area.
The Caribbean Improvement Financial institution (CDB) pays tribute to our founding President, Sir Arthur Lewis, a pioneer of regional growth, who was born on January 23, 1915. A famend scholar, innovator and winner of the Nobel Memorial Prize for Financial Sciences, Sir Arthur was instrumental in establishing CDB, which stays the one indigenous growth financial institution within the Area.
Serving as President from 1970 – 1973, he performed a key position in shaping the technique and construction of the establishment and devising the insurance policies and procedures to make sure its effectiveness in selling financial growth within the Caribbean. Recognising that the evolution and progress of the Area would require a talented workforce, his tenure was marked by an emphasis on growing human capital with the Financial institution prioritising investments in schooling and abilities growth to help financial progress.
A nationwide of Saint Lucia, Sir Arthur believed that collaboration and joint efforts had been important to deal with widespread challenges and performed a vital position in fostering integration and cooperation amongst Caribbean nations. As President he inspired member nations to work collectively and leverage the sources and experience of the Financial institution to attain shared targets.
CDB honours his legacy by way of our dedication to accelerating the social and financial growth of Caribbean nations and our ongoing efforts to mobilise the capital and sources wanted to attain the very best future for the Area and the folks we serve.
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