Bahamas Development Bank

Sectoral Development

The role of The Bahamas Development Bank is to catalyze sustainable economic development. Our Strategic Development Initiatives (SDI) incubate growing industries…

MSME Financing Center

The Bank has historically supported Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) throughout The Bahamas with funding opportunities.

Executing Agency Agreements

The Bank offers administrative services to Government and other organizations that require management of programs or functions.

About Us

The Bank is the Government’s primary provider for promoting industrial, agriculture and commercial development,facilitating participation in approved enterprises while stimulating and enhancing the economic development of The Bahamas. The Bank serves a wide and diverse population with its clientele being drawn from all levels of the Bahamian society and throughout the archipelago. The Bank is mandated to provide financing for economically viable projects that:

Create employment
Utilize Bahamian materials and resources
Reduce imports and increase exports

Introduce new technology and skills
Promote prosperity for all Bahamians

Collaborating Agencies

Government & Public Policy Institute of the University of the Bahamas

Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation

Caribbean Agricultural and Research Development Institute (CARDI)

Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture IICA

Do you know?

How is BDB different from a commercial bank

We are the National Development Bank of the Country and based on our mandate we are driven to catalyze economic development rather than making a profit. Financial Sustainability is important so that we can continue to lend.

What kinds of services does BDB offer?

In addition to our Sectoral Development Projects, BDB offers a wide range of tailored financing options including equity and import/export lending. We also offer Executing Agency Arrangements for a wide range of clientele.

Where does BDB operate

Our offices in Freeport and Nassau support development across the entire archipelago

Who does BDB lend to?

BDB lends to Bahamians only. Companies with foreign minority partners are also eligible for limited financing under certain conditions