Caribbean Organizations Have Partnered on Investment
The Caribbean Export and the Caribbean Development Bank are teaming up to bolster regional investment opportunities.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Investing
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Caribbean Export and the Caribbean Development Bank have launched a partnership to strengthen a regional investment pipeline representing over US$172 million. This initiative aims to connect 30 projects across 11 CARIFORUM nations with private capital.
Why it matters
The collaboration seeks to bridge the gap between regional project owners and global investors to mobilize private capital. By utilizing the PROPEL programme, the organizations provide structured support to help these projects reach potential funding sources.
The Caribbean Investment Forum pipeline includes 30 projects from 11 CARIFORUM countries with a total value exceeding US$172 million. Eight of these projects, seeking a combined US$39 million, will be featured at the 2026 event.
The players
Caribbean Export
This is a regional trade and investment promotion agency focused on increasing the competitiveness of Caribbean countries.
Caribbean Development Bank
This is a regional financial institution that provides financing and technical assistance to support economic growth in the Caribbean.
Inter-American Development Bank
This is a major source of development financing for Latin America and the Caribbean that serves as a Platinum Sponsor of the forum.
The details
The initiative supports project owners through investor readiness programs, targeted outreach, and matchmaking services. The Caribbean Development Bank will utilize its PROPEL programme to facilitate these engagements, with a specific focus on sectors like digital transformation, green economy, and logistics.
Timeline
The CIF pipeline was established in 2022.
The Inter-American Development Bank and Caribbean Export signed a memorandum of understanding in 2025.
The partnership was announced on September 28, 2026.
The Caribbean Investment Forum takes place on October 5-7, 2026.
Market Dynamics
The collaboration follows the operational framework established by the Caribbean Development Bank PROPEL programme to scale regional project development. This partnership reflects a broader trend of regional institutions centralizing investment pipelines to attract institutional capital.
Retail and institutional investors can access a vetted pipeline of regional projects across the green economy and digital sectors through the forum. The initiative provides these investors with structured matchmaking and follow-up to assist in capital allocation strategies.
The takeaway
This partnership highlights the growing importance of structured project pipelines in developing regional economies. Investors should monitor how targeted matchmaking initiatives influence the speed and scale of private capital flow into emerging Caribbean markets.
What happens next
The Caribbean Investment Forum is scheduled for October 5-7, 2026, at the Hilton Barbados Resort, where eight selected projects will be presented to potential investors.
Further reading
For more information on market trends, see the Investing section.
More information
Review the forum investment opportunities and registration to learn about upcoming projects.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Caribank.
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