BAJAN SUN MAGAZINE
OCT 2014
CARIBBEAN EXPORT WEEK 2014
C
aribbean Export Development Agency’s Vision
To optimize the Caribbean Region’s export potential
through facilitating innovation and the creation of world
class brands capable of successfully competing globally.
Their Mission
To increase the competitiveness of the Caribbean countries
by providing export development and investment promotion
services through effective programme execution and
strategic partnerships.
Caribbean Export is the only regional trade and investment
promotion agency in the African, Caribbean and Pacific
(ACP) group. We were established in 1996 by an InterGovernmental Agreement as the trade promotion Agency of
the 15 Member States of CARIFORUM.
Then in July 2005 we assumed an investment promotion
mandate after the 14th CARIFORUM Council of Ministers
meeting. We have also established collaborative links with
the French Caribbean Outermost Regions (FCORs), with the
English and Dutch Overseas Countries and Territories
(OCTs) and with Cuba.
At Caribbean Export we’re committed to achieving results
in four key areas:
Fostering an enabling environment
We foster an enabling environment for trade and investment
within the region through regional integration, cooperation
and advocacy initiatives. These are designed to position the
region more effectively in the world economy.
Enhancing Competitiveness
We increase the competitiveness of firms in CARIFORUM
countries in selected sectors through:
• investment
• management and product development
• market expansion
• export diversification
Promoting Investment
We promote the Caribbean region as a prime destination for
intra and extra-regional investment.
Strengthening Institutional Capacity and Networking
We strengthen and enhance the capacity of public and
private sector Business Support Organization's (BSOs)
particularly:
• sector associations
• trade promotion organizations
• investment promotion agencies
We also support the development of vibrant Caribbean
business networks to improve services to clients.
Caribbean Export Week has been conceptualized to raise
the level of awareness surrounding the key issues faced by
Caribbean exporters and brings together members of the
Region’s private sector, key stakeholders and policy makers
to discuss and chart a way forward.
This year CEW2014 will be held from November 10 – 15,
2014 under the theme “New Pathways for Growth”.
Monday, November 10, 2014 4
PRIVATE SECTOR ADVISORY GROUP MEETING
A closed meeting for members of the Private Sector
Advisory Group
Tuesday and Wednesday, November 11-12, 2014
CARIBBEAN EXPORTERS’ COLLOQUIUM – Building
Economic Resilience in the Caribbean
A two day event for regional exporters and key stakeholders
to discusses a range of topics affecting the private sector.
Participation at this event will be via approved registration
only. This event will be streamed live online.
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