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Message from the Chairperson of the Board

As we present the Annual Results Report 2025, we do so in a milestone year – it has now been 30 years since Caribbean Export began delivering practical, results-driven support to Caribbean businesses. This anniversary is more than a marker of longevity; it is a reminder of purpose. For three decades, the Agency has stood alongside the private sector to help firms compete beyond our borders, attract investment, and build resilience in an increasingly complex global economy. On behalf of the Board of Directors, I extend sincere appreciation to our Executive Director, management, and staff for their commitment and professionalism throughout 2025. The quality of delivery reflected in this report across investment facilitation, digital transformation, export development, and access to finance is the result of dedicated teams executing with clarity, discipline, and regional purpose. 2025 underscored both the Caribbean’s vulnerability and its potential. The region continues to contend with climate shocks, global market volatility, and rising competitiveness requirements from sustainability standards to digital readiness. Yet, Caribbean Export’s work in 2025 demonstrates that with the right partnerships and targeted interventions, Caribbean firms can respond, adapt, and grow. This year, the Agency continued implementation of the European Union-funded Regional Private Sector Development Programme III, advanced flagship initiatives such as the Caribbean Investment Forum (CIF) in Montego Bay, and expanded programming that strengthens firms’ ability to access finance and convert export capability into market outcomes. Through new and active partnerships including with the Inter-American Development Bank, Global Affairs Canada, Republic Bank, and EU-LAC programme partners, Caribbean Export further strengthened its role as a catalyst for private sector-led growth across CARIFORUM. Importantly, the Agency’s work is now anchored in a new strategic cycle. The 2025– 2028 Strategic Plan captured in this report through the “Then. Now. Next.” framing sets a sharper direction: strengthening private sector competitiveness for global market integration, attracting foreign direct investment through bankable projects, and deepening institutional resilience to deliver at greater scale and with stronger measurement. The Board fully supports this focus and will continue to ensure that governance, transparency, and performance remain at the centre of Caribbean Export’s operations. As we reflect on 30 years of progress, we also look forward with resolve. The next chapter will require deeper collaboration, smarter financing solutions, and more deliberate investment in innovation and resilience. Caribbean Export is well positioned to lead this effort, building on a trusted legacy, a growing network of partners, and a clear roadmap for the future.

Dr. Lynette Holder Chairperson of the Board of Directors Caribbean Export Development Agency

“For three decades, the Agency has

stood alongside the private sector to help firms compete beyond our borders”

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