The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) is the monetary authority for the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU). Established in 1983, it is responsible for issuing the Eastern Caribbean dollar and managing the region's monetary policy to ensure economic stability and growth. The ECCB serves several member countries, including Antigua and Barbuda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, and Saint Lucia. Its main functions include regulating commercial banks, overseeing financial institutions, and promoting financial stability within the region. The ECCB also works to enhance economic cooperation among its member states.