Caribbean Export and Business Support Organizations

BSO Impact Assessment

• A better understanding of how to respond to requests from potential investors • Greater access to finance through the DAGS facility; • The provision of immediate response mechanisms for investment facilitation, branded investment packages and direct access to investment officers. • Provision of sound advice to exporters on local products and networking opportunities, and the ability to highlight the difficulties SMEs face in meeting the demands of international trade and the desirability of niche marketing through branding and improved labelling and packaging; • Ability to deliver ProNET and Export Marketing training to members Overall, the Agency views its relationship with regional BSOs as reciprocal. As Caribbean Export continues to undertake regional private sector development, the role of BSOs will continue to be central to not only the successful delivery of programmes, but also the integration of regional SMEs into the global economy.

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