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.

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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Outdated and/or unsuitable technologyEconomic and Environmental vulnerability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