Current Landscape

The ECPCGC became fully operational in June 2020, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, to help viable micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in the Eastern Caribbean access finance.

As at October 2026, the ECPCGC has guaranteed 365 loans with a total loan value of US$13.7 million, backed by guarantees of US$10.5 million. It works through 21 Participating Lenders in six member states and offers five guarantee products: the Classic, Working Capital, Start-Up and MSME Growth Guarantees, and the TaiwanICDF Women’s Guarantee.