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Contents

Acronyms Message from the Chairperson of the Board Message from the Executive Director Message from the European Union About Caribbean Export Strategic Goals – Then. Now. Next Projects Implemented in 2025 Partnerships for the Goals Delivering Results – 2025 at a Glance

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30-Year Snapshot and Project implementation Projects Implemented Over 30 Years (from 1996)

Catalysing Investment: From Discussion to Deals SMART. GREEN. CONNECTED: Caribbean Investment Forum, Jamaica Beharry Group–Amber Group Joint Venture:

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CIF as a Catalyst for Digital Transformation in Guyana Project Update: Eleuthera Energy – Renewable Energy Project Digital Horizons: Unlocking Innovation, Inclusion and Competitiveness Advancing Digital Innovation Through the EU‑LAC Digital Accelerator in 2025 IDMAPS and EngAge S.P.A: Building AI Driven Fraud Detection Across the EU and the Caribbean Transforming Caribbean Businesses for the Digital Future EU-LAC Social Accelerator: Catalysing Inclusive Social Innovation in the Caribbean Empowering Businesses through Co-Financing for a Green, Smart, and Connected Future – BRIDGE 2025 Unlocking Finance and Export Potential for Businesses From Potential to Performance: Driving Exports Through Targeted Programmes Caribbean Women Generating Resilient and Inclusive Trade (GRIT) Building the Capacity of the Region Regional Private Sector Development Programme III Absolutely Caribbean: Export Promotion that Converts Interest into Opportunity Success Story: Choko Lakay Expands Market Reach Through Strategic Export Support Then. Now. Next. A 30-Year Commitment, Measured in Business Breakthroughs Facilitating Access to Finance

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