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Corridor Perspectives
David Roberts

Can African–Caribbean businesses ‘Do Well by Doing Good?’

Africa–Caribbean businesses are being urged to turn ethical conduct, trust and sustainability into sources of long-term commercial advantage. Keypoints: Ethical conduct can strengthen commercial resilience Businesses urged to turn purpose into profit Africa–Caribbean corridor needs repeatable deals THE Africa–Caribbean business corridor will need more than trade and investment to succeed, speakers at Corridor Perspectives – Live argued, warning that ethical conduct, trust and sustainability could prove just

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September 9, 2026 No Comments
Investment And Sustainable Finance
David Roberts

‘Trust’ tests Africa-Caribbean trade ambitions

Africa-Caribbean trade ambitions face a trust test as businesses push for stronger commercial ties, investment and institutions. TRUST is emerging as a critical test of efforts to transform the historic relationship between Africa and the Caribbean into an emerging commercial corridor capable of generating substantially greater trade, investment and economic value. The issue took centre stage at the first official episode of CORRIDOR PERSPECTIVES – LIVE on

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September 1, 2026 No Comments
Corridor Perspectives
David Roberts

CORRIDOR PERSPECTIVES – LIVE EPISODE 1 | FRIDAY 28 AUGUST 2026

The conversation continues. Following a strong inaugural session that brought together 18 engaged participants, Corridor Perspectives – LIVE returns this Friday for Episode 1 — continuing the conversation about how we can build stronger Africa–Caribbean trade, investment and economic partnerships. Our first discussion demonstrated that there is a real appetite for honest conversations, fresh perspectives and practical solutions. We explored some important questions: Does culture influence the

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August 26, 2026 No Comments
Events
David Roberts

A Strong Start For ACSII CORRIDOR PERSPECTIVES

Our inaugural ACSII CORRIDOR PERSPECTIVES session got off to a strong start, with 18 engaged participants joining us for an open and thought-provoking discussion on Africa–Caribbean trade, investment and the opportunity to build a stronger economic corridor. Importantly, this wasn’t simply a presentation. Participants engaged, asked questions and shared supportive messages, demonstrating a genuine appetite for deeper conversations about how we can move from dialogue to trade,

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August 21, 2026 No Comments
Development And Resilience
David Roberts

Entrepreneurs Need Ecosystems, Not Just Finance

 Africa and Caribbean entrepreneurs will not build globally competitive companies on finance alone. They need markets, knowledge, institutions and commercial networks capable of turning ambition into lasting enterprise, writes David F. Roberts. Published on: The Africa Briefing THERE is a persistent assumption in development and entrepreneurship circles that putting more money into the hands of entrepreneurs will automatically produce stronger businesses, more jobs and more prosperous economies.

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August 14, 2026 No Comments
Events
David Roberts

Join the ACSII Trade Mission To Barbados This September

ACSII TRADE-BRIDGE MISSION TO BARBADOS, Culture & Creative Industries | 22–25 September 2026 Connecting Business • Investment • Opportunity Is Your Cultural or Creative Business Ready for the Caribbean? Culture is more than heritage—it is an increasingly powerful economic asset. Across Africa and the Caribbean, music, film, fashion, visual arts, culinary traditions, festivals, design, entertainment and digital creativity are creating new opportunities for entrepreneurs, investors and communities.

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August 11, 2026 No Comments
Development And Resilience
David Roberts

Trade missions still matter

Digital tools may accelerate introductions, but lasting Africa–Caribbean commerce still depends on trust built in person, writes David F. Roberts. Published on: The Africa Briefing IN an era dominated by artificial intelligence, virtual meetings, digital marketplaces and instant global  communication, it is reasonable to ask whether trade missions have become obsolete. If  businesses can connect through Zoom, negotiate contracts by email and reach prospective buyers through online platforms, why  invest the time

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August 7, 2026 No Comments
Development And Resilience
Editorial Team

Why the Africa–Caribbean Partnership Matters More Than Ever

  By David F. Roberts MSc Founder and Chairman, African Caribbean Sustainability and Investment Initiative (ACSII) The world is entering a period of profound geopolitical and economic realignment. Supply chains are being redesigned, global investment flows are shifting, and strategic competition between major powers is reshaping trade relationships. Climate change, sovereign debt, food insecurity, technological disruption and regional conflicts continue to test the resilience of developing economies.

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July 31, 2026 No Comments