CARICOM Treaty Database
Objective of Treaty / Agreement / Convention

To provide for the operations of the development fund established by Article 158 of the Revised Treaty.

The CDF shall provide financial and technical assistance to disadvantaged countries, regions and sectors ad shall include assistance to address; economical, dislocation and other adverse economical impact arising from the operation the CSME; adverse social impact arising from the operations of The CSME; and structural diversification and infrastructural development needs; and facilitate regional investment promotion and mobilisation and business development and enterprise competitiveness.

Date of Signature
Country Date of Signature
Antigua and Barbuda 4 July 2008
Barbados 4 July 2008
Belize 4 July 2008
Dominica 10 October 2008
Grenada 13 March 2009
Guyana 4 July 2008
Jamaica 4 July 2008
St Kitts and Nevis 13 March 2009
Saint Lucia 13 March 2009
St Vincent and the Grenadines 4 July 2008
Suriname 4 July 2008
Trinidad and Tobago 4 July 2008
Date of Ratification
Country Date of Ratification
Antigua and Barbuda 17 September 2018
Barbados 17 September 2013
Belize 21 November 2017
Dominica 16 February 2017
Grenada 29 September 2015
Guyana 23 July 2013
Saint Lucia 28 November 2022
St Vincent and the Grenadines 15 May 2009
Trinidad and Tobago 15 March 2010
Date of Accession
Country Date of Accession
Resolution / Withdrawal
Country Fecha
Key Dates & Classification
Date Opened for Signature
4 July 2008
Date Entry into Force
23 August 2013
Location Opened for Signature
St. Johns, Antigua and Barbuda
Treaty Type
Agreement
Treaty File
Agreement Relating to The Operation of The CARICOM Development Fund (CDF).PDF
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