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Development Finance Corporation
Community and Society
Island community enjoys Women’s Business Empowerment Fair
As part of Women’s Month, on Friday, March 15th, an empowerment fair for women in business was held at Central Park from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The event, “Count Her In,” was organized by former Women’s Development Officer (WDO) Ms. Gianne L. Gillett to promote and empower women who own small businesses.
Community and Society
DFC Officially Submits Green Climate Fund Accreditation Application
The Development Finance Corporation takes a significant step forward in its commitment to combat climate change by officially submitting its accreditation application to the Green Climate Fund (GCF) on January 31, 2024. This landmark move positions DFC to access up to US $50 million in Green limate Funds, empowering the organization to spearhead transformative initiatives in the realm of sustainable development and environmental protection. The GCF, established to assist developing countries in addressing climate change through mitigation and adaptation efforts, serves as a crucial resource in advancing global climate action.
Government
Launch of Belize’s Gender Equality and Diversity Seal in the Workplace
The National Women’s Commission (NWC) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is proud to announce the successful launch of the Gender Equality and Diversity Seal in the workplace. The initiative marks a significant milestone in fostering equality and diversity within organizations in Belize.
Government
Ministry of Agriculture Hosts Improved Pasture Grass Demonstration Field Day
On August 16, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise, in collaboration with various stakeholders, conducted a Pasture Grass Demonstration Plot Field Day at the Livestock Section in Central Farm, Cayo District. The field day was attended by 70 participants, which included farmers, technicians, extension officers, and students from the University of Belize.
Community and Society
DFC staff undergoing Important Environmental and Social Management System Training
The Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has implemented an Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS) in its loan operations to ensure the integration of best international environmental and social practices (including those related to gender and climate) in DFC’s screening and overall management of financed operations. As part of implementing the ESMS at the Corporation, a training was held on, August 8th, 2023, to enhance the knowledge of staff in the Northern Branch, on the Environmental Protection Act (EPA) and the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations.
Government
Cabinet Brief for 29th June 2023.
The Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Hon. John Briceño, met on 28th June 2023.
● Cabinet received an update from the Minister of Agriculture on...
Government
DFC signs BZD $11 MN Loan and Grant Agreement with ICDF Taiwan to support MSMEs with focus on women and green financing
On April 17, 2023, at the Office of the Prime Minister, the Development Finance Corporation (DFC) and the Government of Belize signed a Loan and Grant Agreement with the International Cooperation and Development Fund of Taiwan (TaiwanICDF) to co-finance with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) on a parallel basis, a project to support the sustainability of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) with a focus on women and green financing.
Government
Cabinet Brief for the 1st December 2022
The Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Hon. John Briceño, met in regular session on 29th November 2022. During the briefing, Cabinet gave its approval for the repeal and replacement of the Financial Services Commission Act, 2020 with the Financial Services Bill to strengthen the regulatory powers of the commission and introduce several key provisions to ensure that it is in line with best international standards and obligations to ensure the integrity and compliance as well as promote Belize’s reputation for conducting and promoting good business
