A Bold New Caribbean

FOREWORD

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Steering investments in sectors that can drive the Caribbean’s transforma- tion must be at the epicentre of the Re- gion’s development agenda. This is why we at the Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) are steadfast in our commitment to boost the flows of foreign direct investment to our Re- gion as well as stimulate greater intra- regional investment. Given this imper- ative, Caribbean Export conceived of the Caribbean Investment Forum (CIF) as a platform for business to engage with business to create business with a forensic focus on investment. We know that business as usual cannot and will not work.

Consequently, the Caribbean Investment Forum must focus on sectors that can truly drive Caribbean economic transformation creating opportunities for our people. Our focus converges on the transformational sectors of technology, digitalistion and innovation; green economy transition; agriculture technology (AgTech), and logistics and transportation. Armed with a strategy that pools resources across multiple countries to achieve scale, we work closely with business, national and regional institutions to craft opportunities with strong prospects to present at fora such as the Caribbean Investment Forum. Caribbean Export believes that the Caribbean presents massive opportunities for investors. CIF 2023 will see the largest gathering of investors, businesses and key institutions in the Caribbean for the calendar year. The objective is to present projects to investors and foster business-to-business engagements in sectors that can take forward a truly transformational agenda for the Caribbean. This pioneering would not have been possible without the continued strong support of the Euro- pean Union. We also salute the Government of The Bahamas for their strong commitment and partnership and all our partners for their commitment to creating a resilient Caribbean. Looking ahead, we are committed to creating jobs and opportunity for our people with a sustained focus on building “A Bold New Caribbean”.

Deodat Maharaj Executive Director Caribbean Export Development Agency