Implementation of the 10th EDF Regional Provate Sector Programme

Component 2: Promoting trade and export development among CARIFORUM States

Expected Results − Regional Trade and Market Intelligence System developed and piloted. − Regional Export Strategy drafted and promoted.

− Increased knowledge of bilateral, regional and international trade agreements by the private sector. − Increased understanding and utilisation of intellectual property rights as a trade development tool by governments and private sector. − Capacity of business support organisations (BSOs) strengthened to provide a wider range and quality of services. − Formal establishment and operationalisation of the CARIFORUM-EU Business Forum. Component 3: Promoting stronger trade and investment relations between CARIFORUM, French Caribbean Outermost Regions (FCORs), and the European Union (EU) Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs) in the Caribbean Expected Results − Knowledge of respective trade and investment laws and regulations increased. − Export opportunities among CARIFORUM/FCORs/OCTs identified and exploited. − Operations of Joint CARIFORUM/FCORs/OCTs Task Force on Trade and Investment continued. Component 4: Promoting stronger trade and investment cooperation between the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Dominican Republic Expected Results − Knowledge of respective trade and investment laws and regulations increased. − Export opportunities between CARICOM/Dominican Republic identified and exploited. − Operations of the CARICOM/Dominican Republic Business Forum continued. Component 5: Strengthening the institutional capacity of Caribbean Export to implement trade and investment promotion programmes in the region. Expected Results − Strategic Plan for Caribbean Export developed. − Organisational and institutional restructuring of Caribbean Export in line with Strategic Plan completed. − Capacity for donor coordination strengthened. − Support provided to CAIPA for the implementation of enhanced investment promotion programmes in the region.

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