11TH European Development Fund Implementation Report 2017- 2023

Results of the Action

a) SO1: Build Private Sector Capacity at the Firm Level to Increase Export Competitiveness

Table 1: Strategic Objective 1 Logical Framework

Intervention Logic

Verifiable Indicators

Targets

Results

Source of Verification

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Number of firms benefitting from programmes aimed at supporting green practices and innovation Number of firms benefitting from capacity building programmes in ICT Number of firms participating in the training programmes targeting access to finance confirming an increased understanding of how to access to finance Number of firms benefitting from access to finance programmes Number of firms participating in training on trade penetration and export Number of firms recording a decrease in production costs resulting from export support programmes Number of targeted firms which improved their efficiency and productivity following the introduction of technology

162

419

CE Progress Reports and Participants Lists CE Progress Reports and Participants Lists CE Progress Reports and Participants Lists

Improved export competitiveness of CARIFORUM private sector

150

438

•

•

500

1409

•

300

328

CE Progress Reports

•

10

726

CE Progress Reports and Participants Lists Grant Impact Assessment Reports Grant Impact Assessment Reports

•

30

33

•

40

72

Component 1 of the 11th European Development Fund Regional Private Sector Development Programme (EDF RPSDP) has effectively included a diverse array of interventions aimed at bolstering the capacity of firms and enhancing the export competitiveness of the CARIFORUM private sector. Under this component, a series of initiatives primarily focused on facilitating the transition to the green economy, fostering digital adoption, and extending financial support to export-ready and exporting CARIFORUM firms were implemented.

Attracting substantial participation,

A total of

120 workshops

engaging 9,639

Between the years 2017-2023

and webinars

tailored specifically for CARIFORUM businesses were organized and delivered.

individuals keen on advancing their export capabilities and market reach.

4 Final Report Resources

Implementation of the 11th European Development Fund (EDF) Regional Private Sector Development Programme (RPSDP)

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