Implementation of the 10th EDF Regional Provate Sector Programme

ENHANCING COMPETITIVENESS AND PROMOTING INNOVATION

Intervention Logic

Objectively Verifiable Indicators

Sources of Verification Results Achieved

• 42% of DAGS

• Sample survey of DAG beneficiaries • National IPSs • CAIPA Reports • Beneficiary surveys/field interviews • Caribbean Export annual programme reports

• % of DAGS beneficiaries

Competitiveness is enhanced and innovation is promoted in CARIFORUM’s private sector

beneficiaries report an increase in export sales with an approximate combined value of US$4.9 million. incountry programme activities commenced 105 FDI leads generated as reported by CAIPA 23% of beneficiary firms report an increase in revenue collectively valued at US$3.1 million

reporting an increase in the value of their exports (target=25%)

• Number of countries

developing national IPSs based on the RIPS handbook (target=5) • Number of FDI leads secured as reported by CAIPA (target=70) • % of beneficiary firms reporting an increase in revenue through participation at export promotion missions (target=25%) • Increased level of penetration into the European Market • Support mechanism for innovation within the region

• RIPS Handbook developed and

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• 714 buyer leads

established following increased level of penetration into EU markets • Regional Innovation Advisory Group established to support innovation in the region.

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