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Business
David Roberts

Africa–Caribbean Trade Needs More Than Mindset

Why do foreign brands flourish in  African markets while so few African businesses achieve similar success abroad? Business consultant Oscar Bimpong believes the answer begins with mindset, but questions about finance and ownership reveal a deeper challenge. Keypoints: Bimpong urges African entrepreneurs to think globally Finance and management remain barriers to expansion Greater ownership could strengthen economic gains AFRICAN consumers know international brands well. They eat at

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November 3, 2026 No Comments
Business
David Roberts

Africa–Caribbean Capital Gap Goes Beyond Money

 Africa and the Caribbean have no shortage of investment opportunities. What they need are better-prepared projects, stronger financial markets and institutions that give investors the confidence to commit, investment banker Martin Orji argues. Keypoints: Poor project preparation holds back investment Blended finance can attract private capital Stronger financial links could unlock opportunities AFRICA and the Caribbean have spent years talking about the enormous investment opportunities that could

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October 27, 2026 No Comments
Business
David Roberts

Infrastructure investment needs more than capital

Africa and the Caribbean have enormous infrastructure  investment needs, but attracting capital will require better-prepared projects, stronger governance and greater  investor confidence, says Transborder Ventures executive Gerald Provost. Keypoints: Investment-ready projects attract capital Diaspora expertise goes beyond remittances Digital trust strengthens investment prospects AFRICA and the Caribbean have no shortage of infrastructure projects crying out for investment. What they lack, in many cases, are proposals sufficiently developed

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October 22, 2026 No Comments
Business
David Roberts

Africa–Caribbean trade faces major hurdles

 Africa and the Caribbean must overcome costly shipping, fragmented regulations and weak  financial connections to unlock their commercial potential, trade and compliance specialist Eliot Kelly has warned. Keypoints: Shipping and regulations constrain trade Afreximbank raises CARICOM financing to $5bn Kelly calls for contracts over conferences  AFRICA and the Caribbean share centuries of history and increasingly ambitious plans for economic cooperation. Yet turning those connections into profitable business

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October 17, 2026 No Comments
Events
David Roberts

Ethics anchors Africa-Caribbean corridor

Corridor Perspectives says trust, ethical leadership and strong institutions are vital to deeper Africa-Caribbean economic ties Keypoints: Trust can become a commercial advantage Ethical leadership needs strong institutions Africa-Caribbean economic ties are deepening TRUST, integrity and stronger institutions must become part of the economic infrastructure supporting deeper Africa-Caribbean relations if the emerging corridor between the two regions is to produce sustainable investment and development. That was a

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September 16, 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
Webinars
Aaron Adal

How ACSII is Putting Small Business Owners in the Same Room as Africa and the Caribbean’s Power Brokers

Overview The African Caribbean Sustainability & Investment Initiative (ACSII) used its latest trade and investment webinar to formally unveil a structured membership programme and an upcoming online trade academy, positioning the organisation as a full-service gateway for worldwide  entrepreneurs and business professionals seeking to access deal rooms, investor networks, and trade opportunities across Africa, the Caribbean, and beyond. The session, held virtually on 23 April 2026, combined

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April 27, 2026 No Comments
Webinars
Aaron Adal

Nigeria–Caribbean Trade Corridor Launches Formal Structure with October Mission and Dual Embassy Investment Events

ACSII Trade & Investment Webinar: Unlocking Bilateral Trade Opportunities between Nigeria & the Caribbean | 18 March 2026 Overview The African Caribbean Sustainability & Investment Initiative (ACSII) used its March webinar to move decisively from advocacy to action, announcing a structured Nigeria–Caribbean trade mission for October 2026 and two imminent diplomatic investment events – one at the Barbados High Commission in London on 27 March 2026 and

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March 18, 2026 No Comments