Bridgetown, Barbados – Caribbean Export is delighted to announce the renewal of the partnership with CAF – Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean for the upcoming Caribbean Investment Forum (CIF) 2024. Scheduled to take place from July 10th to 12th, 2024, in Georgetown, Guyana, CIF 2024 promises to be a pivotal event in the region’s economic landscape and is hosted in collaboration with the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, the European Union, CARICOM, the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) and the Guyana Office for Investment (Go-Invest).

CAF and Caribbean Export further solidified their collaboration by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in February 2023, underscoring their shared commitment to advancing the region’s development agenda. Recognizing the forum’s crucial role in driving investment and fostering sustainable development across the Caribbean CAF have continued to support the event for the 3^rd consecutive occasion.  

Leo Naut, Deputy Executive Director of Caribbean Export, emphasized the significance of this support, stating, “CIF represents a collaborative effort among key stakeholders to promote economic resilience and prosperity in the Caribbean. We are grateful for the continued support of partners like CAF, whose commitment to sustainable development aligns seamlessly with our mission. Together, we are working towards creating a more vibrant and resilient Caribbean economy.”

In expressing the bank’s commitment to the event, Bernardo Requena, Trinidad and Tobago Representative for CAF remarked, “CAF is proud to collaborate once again with Caribbean Export for the Caribbean Investment Forum 2024. This event provides a vital platform for showcasing investment opportunities and facilitating partnerships that drive sustainable development in the region. Through our collaboration, we aim to foster innovation, resilience, and inclusive growth, ultimately creating a brighter future for the Caribbean.”

CIF 2024 promises to be a dynamic gathering of thought leaders, investors, government officials, and industry experts, united in their pursuit of a prosperous and sustainable Caribbean. The partnership between Caribbean Export and CAF underscores the importance of collaboration in advancing the region’s development agenda and unlocking its full potential. Caribbean Export is grateful for the continued support of private sector partners such as Republic Bank and other development partners including the USAID, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC/World Bank), whose commitment to sustainable development aligns seamlessly with our mission.