Caribbean Investment Forum Magazine

MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNMENT OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

As host country of this year’s Caribbean Investment Forum (CIF) 2022, Trinidad and Tobago is pleased to collaborate with the Caribbean Export Development Agency, the CARICOM Secretariat, the Caribbean Association of Investment Promotion Agencies and the Caribbean Development Bank on this prestigious business event. We also recognize the valuable engagement of the European Union Delegation. This year’s Forum focuses on “Building a SMARTer, GREENer Caribbean” and reinforces the critical need to develop more sustainable approaches to technological innovation for stronger, more resilient economies.

CARIBBEAN INVESTMENT FORUM

This event will address investment opportunities in priority sectors namely Agriculture Technology, Renewable Energy, ICT and Digital Business, and Transport Logistics. As we transition from a post-pandemic period amid global economic disruptions and uncertainties, Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean’s commitment is to remain steadfast in fostering a stable investment environment. The CIF will further advance our country’s National Development Policy (Vision 2030), as well as international targets under the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Agreement. Trinidad and Tobago and the region welcome the opportunity to exchange ideas, forge mutually bene fi cial agreements, and create new prospects and investments towards a greener, more pro fi table future for all. Our region continues to attract successful investment initiatives due to our unique location, market access, natural resources, competitive incentives, educated population, and diversity. This Forum intends to provide additional opportunities for investors to capitalize on shovel ready initiatives with expected high-levels of return on establishing a presence in the Caribbean that is ready and open for business.

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Welcome to Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean.

Minister of Trade and Industry, Republic of Trinidad and Tobago SENATOR THE HONOURABLE PAULA GOPEE-SCOON