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FEATURE STORY

5 Ways Belize Benefits from New IDA Financing

https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2025/07/23/5-ways-belize-benefits-from-new-ida-financing

Under the Small States Exemption, Belize's IDA membership enables the county to access concessional financing, targeting climate resilience and disaster preparedness.

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BLZ

BY THE NUMBERS: BELIZE

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OVERVIEW:
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THE LATEST FROM BELIZE

Explore the latest blogs, stories, and insights on Belize’s development, challenges, and opportunities.

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PROJECTS & RESULTS

Explore World Bank Group projects contributing to Belize’s development across key sectors.

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RESEARCH
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Belize Public Expenditure Review
Belize Public Expenditure Review
A comprehensive analysis of the country's fiscal policies and spending patters over the last decade.
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Economic Review | Latin America and the Caribbean
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Entrepreneurship Can Boost Jobs and Growth in Latin America and the Caribbean
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Rethinking Caribbean Tourism : Strategies for a More Sustainable Future
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CONNECT

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Country Leadership

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Susana Cordeiro Guerra
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Vice President, Latin America and the Caribbean
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Lilia Burunciuc
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Division Director for Caribbean Countries
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E. Gail Richardson
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Operations Manager for Caribbean Countries
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Contact

For general information and inquiries, as well as for project-related issues and complaints.

Belizeinfo@worldbankgroup.org

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Stories across world Bank Group

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Jobs: The Engine for Growth in Latin America and the Caribbean
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Caribbean Youth Video Essay Competition 2025
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Glimmers of Hope as Haiti Navigates its Lingering Crisis
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