11TH European Development Fund Implementation Report 2017- 2023

CONTENTS

01. Caribbean Export Development Agency at a Glance

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B) SO2: Strengthen BSO Capacity to Provide Greater Support to The Private Sector i. Trade and Business Intelligence (TBI), and Research Capacity Strengthened ii. Strengthened IPAS’ Capacity to Increase FDI Flows iii.Strengthen Regional and International Networks iv.Increased Understanding and Utilization of The EPA and Other Market Opening Agreements C) SO3: Enhanced Dialogue at Country Level i. Strengthening of The CARIFORUM-EU Business Forum As A Business-To-Business Platform Aimed At Increasing and Solidifying Access By Caribbean Firms to The EU Market ii. Increased Focus On Key Strategic Sectors, Clusters and Value Chains

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02. Context of the Action

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03. Overview

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04. Expected Results

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05. Assumptions and Risks

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06. Introduction/Executive Summary

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07. Results of the Action

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

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Increase Export Competitiveness i. Increased Innovation and Use of Green Energy Alternatives ii. Increased Access to Sustainable Financing Mechanisms and Financial Inclusion iii. Capacity At The Firm Level Strengthened iv. Increased Use of ICT to Foster Productivity v. Increased In-Market Presence Leveraging Brand Caribbean In Export Promotion vi. Export Promotion

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