CAF and CEOE strengthen their strategic alliance to lead investment and development in Latin America. CAF and CEOE strengthen business cooperation in Latin America.

 

President of CEOE-CEIB, Antonio Garamendi, and the president of CAF Banco de Desarrollo de América Latina y el Caribe, Sergio Díaz-GranadosThey met yesterday in Madrid to strengthen their lines of collaboration in the face of upcoming regional economic challenges.

 

A framework for strategic collaboration in Latin America

 

During the meeting held at the headquarters of the Spanish employers' association, both leaders highlighted the close cooperation that maintain their institutions, focusing especially on the Ibero-American space. This alliance is materialized through active participation in the Encuentros Empresariales Iberoamericanos, events prior to the Cumbre de Jefes de Estado y de Gobiernowhere the voice of the productive sector is fundamental to the design of growth policies.

 

Paper CAF has become established as that of a strategic partner and a key player in specialized forums that feed these spaces, such as those dedicated to the Mipymes, the Tourist industry and InnovationThese forums represent the main channel of dialogue for conveying concrete proposals that promote economic development and business competitiveness in the region.

 

Boosting sustainability and productivity

 

The meeting also served to highlight the successes achieved in high-level forums such as the Foro Económico Internacional América Latina y el Caribe, already held twice in PanamáIn this scenario, collaboration between CEOE-CEIB y CAF has allowed for addressing critical debates on sustainable growth, digitalization, energy transition and the necessary improvement of regional productivity.

 

In this sense, the data from the coordinated projects and meetings reflect the magnitude of current institutional cooperation:

 

Milestone / Institution	Strategic Detail
CEOE-CEIB / CAF	Preparation for the next Encuentro Empresarial Iberoamericano
Foro de CAF 2027	Horizon for strengthening business dialogue
España	Central axis between Europa y América Latina
New Vice Presidency CAF	headquarters in Madrid under the direction of Alicia Montalvo

 

New structures for internationalization

 

Looking ahead, both organizations made progress in planning for CAF Forum in 2027, emphasizing that the public-private partnership It is the key element for promoting social cohesion and productive transformation. Likewise, the role of España as a strategic institutional and business bridge between both regions.

 

A significant announcement during the day was the creation of a new Vice Presidency for Cooperation, Alliances and Mobilization within CAFThis new structure will be headquartered in Madrid and will be led by Alicia MontalvoThis will allow for intensified fieldwork and coordination of investments along the transatlantic axis.

 

• Strengthening dialogue in the Encuentros Empresariales Iberoamericanos.
• Promotion of joint initiatives aimed at foreign direct investment.
• Promoting regional integration and improving productivity.

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about the CAF-CEOE alliance

 

What is the main objective of the meeting between CEOE and CAF?
Strengthen lines of collaboration to boost investment, regional integration and the voice of the business sector in high-level Ibero-American forums.

 

What role does Spain play in this institutional relationship?
España It acts as a backbone and strategic bridge between Europa y América Latinafacilitating both institutional and business connections.

 

What new structural measures have been announced to strengthen these alliances?
The creation of a new Vice Presidency for Cooperation, Alliances and Mobilization in CAF, based in Madrid and directed by Alicia Montalvo.