2024 Annual Results Report

CATALYSING INVESTMENT:

DRIVING GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY IN THE CARIBBEAN

Key Focus Areas and Investment Opportunities CIF 2024 focused on three key sectors critical to the region’s economic transformation:

Green Economy & Renewable Energy The Caribbean’s vulnerability to climate change and the global push toward renewable energy makes investments in green technology, sustainable infrastructure, and energy efficiency vital. CIF 2024 highlighted investment-ready projects aimed at reducing the region’s dependence on fossil fuels, enhancing energy security, and driving economic sustainability. Sustainable Agriculture & Food Security With rising global concerns about food security, CIF 2024 emphasized the importance of climate-resilient and sustainable agricultural practices. Discussions explored precision farming, organic agriculture, and biotechnology, offering investors the opportunity to support initiatives that boost productivity, create jobs, and open new export markets while preserving biodiversity. Digital Transformation & Innovation Technology is a key driver of global competitiveness. CIF 2024 reinforced the need for investments in digital infrastructure, tech startups, and e-commerce platforms to enhance business efficiency, drive innovation, and open new market opportunities. The Forum showcased successful digital transformation case studies, emphasizing the role of digital skills training and education in preparing the Caribbean workforce for the evolving global economy.

“We have to go after innovation that will position us as a region of excellence, and a region of excellence requires innovative thinking, it requires investing in a knowledge economy, investing in our human resources, building the right and strong partnerships. These are the things that matter.” –

H.E Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana

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