Functions:

Promote sustainable development and regional integration by providing multiple

financial services to clients in the public and private sectors of its Shareholder
Countries. CAF plays a countercyclical and catalytic financial role and has become
the main source of financing for infrastructure projects in South America and an
important generator of knowledge for the region.

CAF is among Latin American issuers with the best credit ratings thanks to the
following factors:

Strong capitalization
Excellent asset quality
High level of liquidity
Profitability and sustained performance
Continuous support from its shareholders
Broad base of its investors