to discuss climate resilience, trade and investment opportunities

USAID Deputy Administrator, Isobel Coleman, will be visiting Georgetown, Guyana. Her visit aims to reinforce the strong partnership between USAID and Guyana and to emphasise the agency’s commitment to inclusive economic development, democratic governance, and climate adaptation and resilience in the Caribbean region.

Deputy Administrator Coleman will deliver keynote remarks at the Caribbean Investment Forum. In her address, she will highlight USAID’s support for small- and medium-sized enterprises and stress the importance of private sector investment in fostering inclusive and sustainable economic growth.

During her visit, Deputy Administrator Coleman will engage with senior officials from the Guyanese government and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to reaffirm USAID’s commitment to the U.S.-Caribbean Partnership to Address the Climate Crisis 2030 (PACC 2030). This initiative underscores the shared goals of addressing climate challenges and enhancing resilience in the region.
Additionally, she will meet with civil society leaders to discuss the importance of their engagement with the government and to hear their perspectives on citizen involvement in local governance. This meeting aims to strengthen the role of civil society in democratic processes and ensure their voices are heard in policy-making.

A key component of her visit will be a roundtable discussion with Guyanese business leaders and U.S. government counterparts. This discussion will focus on trade, labour needs, and the investment challenges and opportunities in the region. The roundtable aims to identify ways to enhance economic collaboration and address the barriers to economic growth.
Deputy Administrator Coleman’s visit underscores USAID’s commitment to partnering with Guyana and other Caribbean nations to promote sustainable development and address regional challenges.