-will focus on green economy transition, sustainable agriculture, digitalisation of business
PREPARATIONS are underway for Guyana to host this year’s Caribbean Investment Forum which is expected to be held from July 10 to July 12 at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre.
According to the official website, this year’s forum is set to focus on sustainable agriculture, green economy transition and the digitalisation of business. As such the forum has put out an official call for large projects with national or regional impact that requires large capital investments in these areas.
The forum is said to be one of the largest gatherings of business people in the Caribbean region and is focused on promoting investments across the region in various sectors.
Recently, several members of the Caribbean Export Development Agency which spearheads the forum, visited Guyana and met with government officials and members of the private sector.
In February, the Executive Director, Deodat Maharaj met with President Dr Irfaan Ali who confirmed the government’s partnership in hosting the premier regional forum which brings investors and businesses together to broker deals to foster regional transformation.
Further to this, Maharaj after that high-level meeting, indicated that the agency is excited to showcase sustainable agriculture investment opportunities and innovation in the heart of the Caribbean’s breadbasket.
During that time, they also met with Guyana’s Chief Investment Officer, Dr Peter Ramsaroop who also expressed support for the advancement of the initiative in the region.
Late last week, senior officials from CEDA also met with executives of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) and discussed participation and collaboration.
According to the GCCI, during this engagement Manager for Competitiveness and Export Promotion at CEDA, Dr Damie Sinanan indicated that as the chamber represents the largest cross-section of private sector businesses in the country, it will be a pivotal stakeholder in the event.
Thus far, pre-registrations have opened through the Caribbean Investment Forum’s official website. As part of activities for the forum, there are expected to be presentations on investment projects to investors from around the globe and panel discussions along with investment villages.
Following the conclusion of the forum in 2023 which was held in the Bahamas, CEDA announced that Guyana was set to host the 2024 edition.
Last year’s forum focused on four main areas which included Agricultural Technology, renewable energy, ICT Digital Business, FINTECH and logistics and transport.
