CE- Annual Results Report 2023 FINAL

CONTENTS Acronyms

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Caribbean SMEs: Pivoting to Green and Digital for a Sustainable Future Cooperation for Success - 11th EDF Regional Private Sector Development Programme Investing in a Bold New Caribbean Empowering Caribbean SMEs: A Holistic Approach to Growth Case Study: Sustainable Energy Transformation in a Guyanese Supermarket CARIFORUM - West African Trade Mission Boosting Trade Between Haiti and the Dominican Republic Success Story - Symbiosis: Uniting Hatian and Dominican Artisans in Jewellery Creation Navigating the Digital Wave: Embracing Transformation in the Caribbean Case Study: Transforming Siel Environmental Services Ltd. Through the Virtual E-Commerce Accelerator Programme (VEAP) EU-LAC Digital Accelerator Programme

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Message from the Chairperson of the Board

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Message from the European Union

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Message from the Executive Director

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Vision & Mission

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Nurturing Resilience: Transforming Caribbean Business and Lives

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Advancing Growth: The Triad of Caribbean Export’s Impact

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What our Partners Say

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Year in Review - Statistical Highlights

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Sustainable Futures: Forging Global Partnerships in a Changing Landscape

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Accountability and Transparency: Caribbean Export as Your Trusted Partner

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