Caribbean Investment Forum Magazine

MESSAGE FROM CARICOM

Increased investment and foreign exchange in fl ows are central to economic growth and development, and to improving the quality of life of the people across our Community. It is clear that the global community is at an important juncture, which requires our Region to increase cooperation that supports the growth of our economies through transformative development in entrepreneurship, science and technology.

CARIBBEAN INVESTMENT FORUM

This Caribbean Investment Forum places a global spotlight on the possibilities for the future of the Caribbean.

Our mandate at the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat is to promote and support a Caribbean Community that is inclusive, resilient, competitive and prosperous. Our focus, at this time, on priority economic sectors such as agriculture, ICT, energy, and transportation re fl ects the importance of these sectors for the sustainable development of our Region. We are particularly keen to accelerate ICT capabilities across all sectors of our societies, given its critical importance to participating in the current global economy.

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Our Community is committed to the mission of building a SMARTer and GREENer Caribbean, and we encourage you to explore all the opportunities available.

CARLA N. BARNETT PHD CBE Secretary-General