Advancing Caribbean public services since 1980
The Caribbean Centre for Development Administration is the specialist inter-governmental institution of CARICOM for public sector reform, capacity building, and governance excellence.
Our mandate
Established by regional heads of government, CARICAD exists to strengthen the administrative capability of Caribbean public services — modernising institutions, developing leaders, and enabling responsive, citizen-centred governance.
We do this through technical assistance, applied research, executive development programmes, and a growing library of regional knowledge that member states can draw on directly.
17
CARICOM member states served
45+
Years of regional practice
2,400+
Public officers trained since 2019
120+
Active reform engagements
What we stand for
Four principles guide every engagement, from a single ministry review to a region-wide reform programme.
Regional Solidarity
We work across borders to ensure every CARICOM member state can access the same standard of institutional excellence.
Evidence-Based Practice
Our recommendations are grounded in regional research, comparative policy analysis, and rigorous measurement.
Sustainable Impact
We build the internal capacity of ministries so that reform outlives any single administration or programme.
Public Service First
Every engagement is anchored in improving the lived experience of citizens interacting with the state.
Executive Leadership
Dr. Devon L. Rowe
Executive Director
Mrs. Yvette Belle
Director, Programmes
Mr. Andrew Marshall
Director, Corporate Services
Work with us on your next reform
From scoping to implementation, our team can support your ministry.