About us

Strategic knowledge at the service of regional development

CAF Publications is the institutional space where we promote and share strategic knowledge to drive sustainable, inclusive, and innovative development in Latin America and the Caribbean. Through a wide range of formats—technical reports, books, magazines, thematic notebooks, and brief publications—we address priority issues such as regional integration, resilient infrastructure, energy transition, climate change, social inclusion, digital innovation, gender, and governance.

An editorial committee that guarantees quality, alignment, and relevance

Our editorial committee, made up of specialists from different areas, ensures technical quality, thematic relevance, and consistency with CAF's institutional values. This approach guarantees a rigorous editorial line that is aligned with the challenges of regional development.

A wide range of publications addressing major regional challenges

We work in collaboration with researchers, think tanks, universities, and multilateral organisations to ensure robust content curation. Our goal is to bring technical knowledge to decision-makers, opinion leaders, journalists, students, and the general public interested in the future of the region.

Purposeful communication: identity, strategy, and transformation

In addition to being a dissemination platform, our publications strengthen CAF's institutional positioning as a bank committed to strategic thinking and transformative action.

We aspire for each publication to contribute to regional dialogue, foster cooperation between sectors and countries, and amplify solutions that build a more prosperous, equitable, and sustainable region.

Publishing services

At CAF, we believe that well-communicated ideas have the power to transform realities. The Publications section offers a range of services that combine technical precision with clear, accessible, and strategic language, designed to facilitate access to knowledge, support its production, and strengthen its dissemination.

Advanced editorial search engine

Search engine with filters by subject, country, year, document type, author, among others.

Open access to publications

Free download of documents in PDF or other accessible formats.

Adaptive display

Optimised reading for mobile devices, tablets and desktops.

Share content

Integrated buttons for sharing on social media, email, or messaging apps.

Guided thematic navigation

Access to collections by theme, country or CAF strategic line.

Accessible reading

Compatibility with screen readers, keyboard navigation, high contrast.

Newsletter subscription

Multilingual content

Publications available in Spanish, English, and Portuguese (subject to availability).

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CAF provides reports, studies, books, articles, and technical documents on key sustainable development issues, such as financing, infrastructure, innovation, and social inclusion in Latin America and the Caribbean.

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You can use the keyword search engine, filter by subject, country, author, year of publication, or document type.

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Yes. All publications are available free of charge in digital format via the institutional website.

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The publications can be downloaded directly from the website. Simply select the desired document and click on the download button.

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It depends on the licence for each publication. Many documents are under open licences. We recommend reviewing the specific terms of use for each file.

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Each document includes a suggested citation in APA, MLA, or Chicago format. You can also export the reference in formats such as BibTeX or RIS.

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The publications are mainly available in Spanish, English, and Portuguese, depending on the topic and target audience.

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Yes. Publications may be cited provided that copyright is respected and the corresponding reference is included. Each document contains the information necessary for its correct citation.

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If you encounter any technical difficulties, we recommend contacting the support team using the form available on the website.

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The website has a thematic search engine that allows users to filter publications by country, theme, year, or document type. Users can also contact the editorial team for guidance.

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Some publications include open data or links to relevant databases, which are detailed within the content of the document.

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No. The publications are intended for a diverse audience, including decision-makers, academics, students, and individuals interested in development issues in Latin America and the Caribbean.

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New publications are regularly announced on the website and official CAF channels, highlighting the most recent publications and priority topics.

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CAF publications cover a wide range of topics related to sustainable development, including economics, the environment, infrastructure, innovation, social inclusion, governance, and more.

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Yes. CAF works in partnership with universities, research centres and international organisations to develop publications that provide relevant knowledge and practical solutions to the challenges facing the region.