Graphic relating to the Caribbean Investment Forum 2023 to be hosted in The Bahamas.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados--The Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) together with its partners the European Union, the government of The Bahamas and the Caribbean Community CARICOM Secretariat, is to host the second staging of the Caribbean Investment Forum (CIF), according to a press release from Caribbean Export.
The region’s premier business event scheduled for October 23-25, in The Bahamas, aims to support the transformation of the Caribbean's economy, create job opportunities and bridge investment gaps. This multi-stakeholder, multi-disciplinary platform is set to accelerate the region's development through strategic private investments into key priority sectors, it adds.
CIF 2023 will focus on four key investment sectors: agriculture technology, renewable energy, digital business (e-commerce, innovation and fintech), and logistics and transport. With an expected audience of over 800 participants, the event seeks to attract investments that will fast-track the region's transition to a smarter and greener economy while raising the visibility of the Caribbean as a prime investment destination, the release states.
"We extend a warm invitation to strategic investors, pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies and other institutional investors to explore the vast investment opportunities in the Caribbean," said Deodat Maharaj, Executive Director at Caribbean Export. "From agriculture and agribusiness to energy, [information and communications technology – Ed.] ICT infrastructure and financial services, CIF 2023 is committed to advancing your investment prospects as we continue on an exciting journey to shape a Bold New Caribbean."
I. Chester Cooper, Bahamas Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation said, “The Bahamas is honoured to host Caribbean Investment Forum, the region’s premier investment conference, at a time when we, nations of the Caribbean, are seeking to leverage our investment opportunities to strengthen our economies.”
“For us in The Bahamas, this forum is a singular opportunity to showcase the myriad of investment opportunities that are available across our 16-island destination, across sectors from tourism and agriculture to renewable energy, wellness and digital.”
Distinguished as the premier investment attraction platform for the Caribbean region, CIF 2023 offers a highly interactive and focused environment where participants engage in concrete discussions, critically examine investment dossiers and meticulously evaluate proposals prepared by industry experts and professionals, according to the release. The forum will serve as the marketplace and nerve centre for sharing, learning and discussing business and investment deals that come together to create A Bold New Caribbean, it concludes.
