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Caribbean Export and the European UnionPromoting Private Sector Development in Haiti
Port-au-Prince, March 20th, 2012
Caribbean Export is the only regional trade development and investment promotion agency in the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Group.
The Agency was established in 1996 by an Inter-Governmental Agreement as the trade development Agency of the 15 Member States of CARIFORUM. In July 2005 it assumed an investment promotion mandate after the 14th CARIFORUM Council of Ministers meeting.
Car
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ork CARIFORUM
SMEs and BSOs
Regional Professional Associations
CAIC CCPSD
Coalitions of Services
Universities and training centres
European Union
Canada (CIDA, TFO)
Germany (GTZ, Inwent)
Association of Caribbean
StatesFCOR and OCT
ACP GroupUnited
Kingdom (DFID, UKTI)
UN (UNIDO, ITC, UNDP)
IADB (Compete Caribbean)
EIB (IF)
OAS-OEA
United States of America (Dept. of State, UTSA)
CARIFORUM Directorate
CARICOM Secretariat
CARIFORUM Governments (Ministries,
TPO’s, IPAs)
Caribbean Development
Bank
Caribbean Tourism Org.
(CTO)
CROSQ
Context of CARIFORUM SMEs
Source: CARIBBEAN: Accelerating Trade Integration Policy Options for Sustained Growth, Job Creation, and Poverty Reduction April 2009, World Bank, Department of Trade and Tourism
Challenges for CARIFORUM’s Private SectorFierce competition in local marketsHarsh financing conditionsInsufficient infrastructure and weak Institutional frameworksDifficulty in competing in international markets (price, quantity, quality, standards, distribution, product adaptation; market knowledge…)Market protection issues (local/export): Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT), Non Tariff Barriers (NTB)...Outdated and/or unsuitable technologyEconomic and Environmental vulnerability
Progrès
Promoting Private Sector Development in CARIFORUM
Business climate reformBusiness climate reform Infrastructure/InvestmentInfrastructure/Investment
Direct support to Direct support to SMEsSMEsStrenghteningStrenghtening BSOsBSOs
“The overall objective of the 10th
EDF RPSDP is to contribute to the gradual integration of CARIFORUM countries into the world economy enhancing regional economic growth and by extension alleviate poverty.”
Caribbean Export manages the 10th EDF Regional Private Sector Development Programme (RPSDP)
5 years - 32.1 Million Euros of which 28.3 Million from the EDF
1. Enhancing Competitiveness and Promoting Innovation among CARIFORUM's private sector
2. Promoting Trade and Export Development among CARIFORUM States
3. Promoting stronger trade and investment relations between CARIFORUM, French Caribbean Outermost regions (FCORs) and EU Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs) in the Caribbean.
Specific Objectives of the 10th EDF RPSDP
4. Promoting stronger trade and investment cooperation between CARICOM and the Dominican Republic
Expected Results of the 10th EDF RPSDP: Highlights
Regional Investment and Export Strategy successfully implementedCARIFORUM IPAs, TPOs and BSOs strengthened High potential sectors benefit from the EPA Links between training institutions & SMEsstrengthenedKnowledge and effective use of trade & investment agreements, laws and regulations by PS increasedIncreased use of IPR as a trade development toolExport opportunities identified and exploitedRegion-wide enterprise networks strengthenedVertical & horizontal integration of CARIFORUM economies strengthened.
10th RPSDP EDF ActivitiesHigh quality technical assistance to SME as to enable them efficiently tackle the world marketSupport the implementation of trade related agreementsPromoting Investment via the strengthening of CAIPASupport to Priority Sectors (agro-industry, tourism, cultural industries , prof. services, light man., alternative energy…) Capacity building via training, workshops, seminars…Supporting networks and exchange of best practicesQuality enhancement and promotion of standardsBusiness Intelligence SupportMarket intelligence, Commercial missions and showsEnhancing the regulatory framework via Public-Private Sector dialogue
EPA Implementation - Services Sector Component (SSC)
Caribbean Export is partnering with the CARIFORUM Directorate and the European Commission to implement the Services Sector Component of the commitments undertaken under the CARIFORUM-EC Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA).
With a budget of EUR 3.2 million from the 10th
EDF the SCC is complementary to the RPSDP as well as other Private Sector Development Programmes in the region.
10th EDF Regional EPA Implementation Programme - Services Sector Component (SSC)
Actions :1. Support to the development of policy
and regulatory frameworks;2. Strengthening regional/national BSOs; 3. Collection and dissemination of
data/statistics
Priority Sectors: (a) Financial; (b) Professional; (c) Cultural Entertainment and Sporting; (d) Tourism; (e) Spa & Wellness; (f)Education; (g) ICT/Telecommunications; (h) Courier; (i) Merchantshipping; (j) Waste management; and (j) Hazardous Waste.
Trade Component Haiti-DR Programme Bilateral Economic and Trade Cooperation Programme
Duration: 36 monthsFunded by: European Union, Haiti &
Dominican Republic(10th EDF RIP/NIP)
Budget: 7,200,000 EurosTarget Groups:1. Customs Administrations of DR & Haiti2. Trade and Investment promotion Agencies of
DR & Haiti3. Business Support Organizations (BSOs)4. Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs)
This component of the Haiti-DR bi-national programmewill seek to enhance the overall business and investment climate of Haiti and the Dominican Republic, as well as the international perception and image of both countries.
Trade Component Haiti-DR Programme Bilateral Economic and Trade Cooperation Programme
Components:
Strengthening the capacity to develop, enforce and implement trade policies and regulations and supporting investment promotion (2 M€)Facilitating exchanges and strengthening the customs administrations (2 M€)Support to private sector initiatives of Haiti and the Dominican Republic (3.2 M€)
Development of Bilateral Trade in the context of the EPA, Haiti-Dominican Republic Bi-national Programme
Tourism (with significant opportunities in the health and wellness subsectors and the sectors with linkages to tourism)Manufacturing (Co-Production Scheme)Transportation and LogisticsHandicraftProfessional servicesCreative IndustriesEnergy with special emphasis on alternative energyAgriculture and agri-businessICT, Business Process Outsourcing
High Potential Sectors
Caribbean Export’s HELIX MODEL
CompetitivenessExport
Development
WHERE
Innovation
DAGS
PP Dialogue
BSO Support
Storytelling
Creativity
Technical assistance
Sector Focused
Culture conscious
Training
Capacity building
Market Intelligence
Knowledge and use of Trade agreements
Intellectual Property
Standards and Quality
Management
Marketing & Sales
Production Capacity
R&D - Innovation
• The CARIFORUM EC EPA and other agreements give businesses installed in Haiti preferential access to major markets;
• Economic and political stability;• Creativity recognized and appreciated worldwide;• Availability of labor.
Opportunities
Fostering Regional Integration: Competitiveness and Innovation
Escipión Oliveira GómezDeputy Executive Director