Caribbean Export Development Agency
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Caribbean Export is the regional trade and investment promotion agency focused on accelerating the economic transformation of the Caribbean.
Caribbean Export is focused on building a resilient Caribbean by providing cutting-edge and high-impact support to the private sector. Through working closely with businesses to increase exports and attract investment, we contribute towards the creation of jobs, transformation of our economies and support the Caribbean to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. We implement a range of innovative and focused initiatives designed to facilitate Caribbean businesses expansion nationally, regionally and internationally into high value markets whilst taking advantage of special market access. We assist businesses that have the export potential or are already exporting to increase their capacity and competitiveness, to boost export earnings and create precious jobs. As we seek to build businesses and transform lives to create a resilient Caribbean, we are committed to providing services in areas that will generate the greatest transformation. These areas include e-commerce; digitalization; adoptions of green energy; and green and blue economy transition. In addition, recognizing that trade in services is the next frontier for Caribbean business, we support to non-tourism related service providers and the creative industries to build entrepreneurship and leverage opportunities created by the coronavirus pandemic. Caribbean Export understands the needs for climate action and green economy transition in our small economies. Our work in investment promotions is laser focused on attracting foreign direct investment in renewable energy, agricultural technology and business process outsourcing. With a strategy of pooling several countries to build scale, we serve as the Secretariat of the 23 investment promotion agencies across the Caribbean, and we work closely with them to develop regional approaches and products to steer investments our way. With offices in Barbados, Dominican Republic and Haiti, we have a proven track record of performance with an annual implementation rate of close to 85%. Caribbean Export is building business, transforming lives for a resilient Caribbean.
14/10/2026
🇬🇩 It's Day 2 of the OECS MSME Finance Readiness Programme in Grenada!
Today is all about getting a better handle on business finances! đź“Š
Led by Tonya Cummins, Caribbean Export's Access to Finance Officer, participants are exploring good accounting practices, financial statements and how to use their numbers to make better business decisions.
It's all part of helping MSMEs build stronger businesses and be better prepared when financing opportunities arise.
Is your business ready to apply for financing?
For Adenikki Francis, Manager of School Zone Limited in Grenada, that's an important question.
She's participating in the OECS MSME Finance Readiness Programme to learn how to better prepare her business, especially when it comes to having the documents lenders need when applying for a loan.
From promising businesses to investable opportunities!
The CIF 2026 Masterclass, Building the Caribbean’s Next Generation Investment Ecosystem, brought participants together to explore the practical side of early-stage investment.
Through interactive scenarios using the CARIBEquity Early-Stage Investor Toolkit, participants gained insights into assessing opportunities and making investment decisions.
🎥 Here's a look back at the highlights!
13/10/2026
🇬🇩 The OECS MSME Finance Readiness Programme is underway in Grenada!
Day 1 kicked off at the Coyaba Beach Resort with opening remarks from representatives of Caribbean Export, the Grenada Investment Development Corporation and the Grenada Chamber of Industry and Commerce.
During the panel discussion, “Through the Lender’s Lens: Why MSMEs Are Declined,” representatives from several financial agencies shared insights into what lenders look for when MSMEs seek financing.
Over the next two days, participants will continue building the knowledge and skills needed to strengthen their finance readiness.
13/10/2026
🌊 What is social innovation, and why does it matter for the Caribbean?
It's about finding creative solutions to challenges affecting our communities, from climate change and waste management to social inclusion and economic opportunity.
Making Waves: A Caribbean Social Innovation Guide, developed by Caribbean Export under the EU-LAC Social Accelerator, explores how social innovation can help build stronger, more inclusive communities.
Whether you're an entrepreneur, an organisation supporting communities or simply interested in making a difference, there's something in the Guide for you.
đź“– Explore it here: https://bit.ly/47gBl2k
10/10/2026
🌎 From regional potential to global opportunity!
At IBC Suriname-Guyana 2026, industry leaders and experts will come together for a panel discussion on “Positioning the Suriname–Guyana Value Chain Globally.”
Featuring Caribbean Export's Executive Director, Dr. Damie Sinanan, the discussion will explore export opportunities, regional supply chains and strategies to strengthen the global competitiveness of Suriname and Guyana.
Caribbean Export is proud to be a Business Support Partner of IBC 2026.
📅 October 13–15, 2026
đź“Ť Paramaribo, Suriname
đź”— Visit https://www.surinamebusinessconference.com/ to learn more.
09/10/2026
The moments. The connections. The memories. 📸
CIF 2026 may have wrapped up, but there's plenty to look back on!
From the Opening Ceremony and engaging discussions to investment pitches, networking and celebrations, we've captured the moments that made this year's Caribbean Investment Forum special.
Were you there? You might just spot yourself!
đź“· Explore our CIF 2026 photo galleries on Flickr: https://bit.ly/4zfCIKo
09/10/2026
A heartfelt thank you to the partners and sponsors who helped bring CIF 2026 to life and supported the conversations, connections and opportunities that unfolded over the three days.
Your partnership played an important role in creating a platform where investors, entrepreneurs, policymakers and development partners could come together to exchange ideas, build relationships and help shape the future of investment across the Caribbean.
We are proud to have had you alongside us on this journey.
Here’s to the partnerships that move the region forward.
Invest. Innovate. Accelerate.
09/10/2026
🇸🇷 Caribbean Export is heading to IBC Suriname 2026!
Our Executive Director, Dr. Damie Sinanan, will join regional business and industry leaders at the International Business Conference, taking place October 13–15 in Paramaribo, Suriname.
Dr. Sinanan will participate in the panel “Positioning the Suriname–Guyana Value Chain Globally,” exploring how stronger regional supply chains, export opportunities and greater global competitiveness can support Caribbean growth.
We look forward to being part of the conversation.
Learn more: https://www.surinamebusinessconference.com/
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