The Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) has successfully issued its first Healthcare Bond in the international capital markets, raising US$70 million with a 15-year maturity. The bond was purchased by an Asian investor under CABEI’s Sustainable Bond Framework, rated SQS2 by Moody’s, with support from Barclays Bank PLC. This issuance reinforces CABEI’s strong reputation among global investors, particularly in Asia, which historically accounts for 21% of the Bank’s capital market funding.
This Healthcare Bond marks CABEI’s thirty-third ESG bond issuance, underlining its leadership in sustainable finance and its ability to mobilize resources for the region’s development agenda. The transaction highlights CABEI’s capacity to diversify funding sources while advancing projects that align with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles.
The proceeds from the bond will fund projects under the “Access to Essential Services – Development of Healthcare Systems” category of CABEI’s Sustainable Bond Framework. This includes the construction, operation, improvement, and equipping of hospitals and healthcare institutions serving vulnerable communities. Key projects include the Critical Care Tower at the National Children’s Hospital in Costa Rica and the Support Program for the Hospital Network in Honduras, which aim to expand medical and hospital services for children and families in need.
CABEI’s Executive President, Gisela Sánchez, emphasized that the issuance of the first Healthcare Bond represents a milestone in the Bank’s commitment to sustainable finance and generating tangible social impact in the region. She highlighted that the bond channels resources toward strengthening healthcare systems and improving access to essential services for the most vulnerable populations.
The issuance aligns with CABEI’s Institutional Strategy 2025–2029 and its renewed Financial Strategy, which prioritizes mobilizing ESG resources and consolidating the Bank’s position in sustainable capital markets while financing high-impact development projects in Central America.
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