 |
|
 |
|
INVEST CARIBBEAN
|
|
|
 |
|
|
MINING THE AGRIBUSINESS VALUE CHAIN:Food, Fuel(bio), F(ph)arma
Join the dialogue on Investment and Trade Opportunities in the Caribbean... for entrepreneurs and investors. Agribusiness is slated to be a drivef for growth. From the food trade through biotechnology and biofuel. Get an update on opportunities across across the region.
Invited SPEAKERS include:
US Department of Agriculture
US Ex-Im Bank
Inter-American Development Bank
Caribbean Agricultural Research & Development Institute
DOWNLOAD 2012 AGENDA (PDF) (WORD)
DOWNLOAD MEDIA PACKAGE (PDF) (WORD)
| |
|
 |
|
 |
JOIN OUR MAILING LIST!
Stay connected to Things Caribbean and ICS initiatives.
|
|
 | OVERVIEW |
|
|
This objective of the Dialogue is to explore emerging trade and investment opportunities in the agricultural sector in the Caribbean; and to discuss challenges to sustainable and profitable partnerships. The Caribbean Basin Initiative grants the region non-reciprocal duty-free access to U.S markets for the majority of products. In 2010, the United States imported $133 million in agricultural, fish and forestry products from the region. In contrast, the United States exported $1.26 billion in agricultural, fish and forestry products to the region, an increase of 2.9 percent over 2009. The Dialogue brings together policy makers, the private sector and program managers to engage in open and frank exchange. The program will begin with an overview of the current environment for the agribusiness sector. The Dialogue will include a discussion on emerging opportunities in the region in the agribusiness sector, with a focus on niche market foods, bio-fuel (renewable energy) and bio-technology. The Dialogue will also provide a focus on small businesses, and provide an update on access to financing these sectors in the Caribbean.
Download the complete 2012 Invest Caribbean here.
| THEMES |
|
|
- Overview of the Agribusiness Sector
- Emerging Trade/Investment Opportunities in the Agribusiness Sector
- Unleashing the Potential: Challenges & Rising Influences
- Organic Stories from the Field
- Financing the Deal
- The Way Forward
| SPEAKERS |
|
|
- Caribbean Embassies
- Caribbean Export Development Agency
- CARICOM
- Inter-American Development Bank
- Jamaica Investment Promotion Company
- Ministry of Agriculture, Haiti
- Overseas Private Investment Corporation
- US Agency for International Development
- US Department of Agriculture
- US Department of Homeland Security
- US Ex-Im Bank
- US Food and Drug Administration
- US State Department
- World Bank
Download the complete 2012 Invest Caribbean here.
| WHO SHOULD ATTEND? |
|
|
Agribusiness entrepreneurs, Trading companies, Program managers, Policy makers, Academic, NGOs interested in the agribusiness sector in the Caribbean in the food, biofuel, or biotechnology industries.
COSTS?
All-Day Package: $85.00
(includes continental breakfast, materials, lunch)
Choose Your Options:
Morning Session Only: $45.00
Lunch Session Only: $55.00
Afternoon Session Only: $45.00
Download the complete 2012 Invest Caribbean here.
|
|
