CE- Annual Results Report 2023 FINAL

Caribbean Export successfully executed the Trade and Private Sector Development Component of the Haiti Dominican Republic Binational Programme, funded by the European Union under the 11th European Development Fund. Despite navigating unforeseen challenges, this initiative achieved an implementation rate of 84%. The component targeted critical areas intrinsic to Haiti-Dominican Republic trade relations, including Customs, Trade Facilitation, Quality Standards, and Private Sector Development. Trade and investment collaboration was fostered by the establishment of a Private Sector Business Support Working Group. The programme successfully created the first binational value chains in key economic sectors where Haiti and the Dominican Republic have co-production and co-promotion potential such as cocoa/chocolate; essential oils/cosmetics and handicraft/ fashion/accessories. In the face of hurdles posed by the global COVID-19 pandemic and Haiti's socio-political landscape, Caribbean Export exhibited resilience, adapting strategies and prioritizing flexibility to overcome obstacles. Significant achievements include the harmonization of quality standards in the cocoa industry, the establishment of a Joint Binational Investment Promotion Project, and the creation of the binational fashion and handicraft brand ‘Symbiosis’. These successes underscore the component's commitment to economic growth, sustainable development, and cross-border cooperation, setting a precedent for future collaborative initiatives.

Caribbean Export successfully executed the Trade and Private Sector Development Component of the Haiti-Dominican Republic Binational Programme, funded by the European Union under the 11th European Development Fund. Despite navigating unforeseen challenges, this initaitive achieved an implementation rate of 84%.

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