Facilitating Trade and Investment Between the Caribbean and Africa
Facilitating Trade and Investment Between the Caribbean and Africa
27 Mar, 24 |90 mins |past
The webinar will host presentations from representatives of the Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). The speakers will delve into mutual areas of interest and targeted programs/initiatives to facilitate trade and investment between the Caribbean and Africa. This webinar takes place on March 27, 2024 at 10:30 am AST / 4:30 pm Central African Time.
Objectives:
To strengthen understanding of the potential for Caribbean-Africa business relations.
To initiate business dialogues and potential collaboration between Caribbean and African businesses.
To increase awareness of Caribbean Export and Afreximbank’s resources and how they can be harnessed.
To sensitise the Caribbean private sector players on the Partnership Agreement signed by 11 Caribbean countries.
To disseminate trade and investment information on selected Afreximbank products and initiatives.
AGENDA
10:30 – 10:45– Welcome and Introduction
Moderator’s welcome and introduction of speakers
Natasha Edwin Walcott – Senior Advisor Competitiveness and Export Promotion, Caribbean Export Development Agency
Welcome remarks and brief overview of the AfriCaribbean relationship and vision for the partnership
Deodat Maharaj – Executive Director, Caribbean Export Development Agency
Partner remarks
Kanayo Awani- Executive Vice President, Intra-African Trade Bank, Afreximbank
10:45 – 11:05 – Deep Dive into Afreximbank’s Services and Opportunities
