Afri-Caribbean Investment Summit: A New Era of Cooperation

Introduction

“I feel privileged to join the Honourable Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew in a national delegation to Abuja, Nigeria, to engage with government and private sector individuals in Nigeria’s capital,” said Premier Brantley. This trip was facilitated by the Federal Government in partnership with Aquarian Consult.

The Inaugural Afri-Caribbean Investment Summit

The inaugural Afri-Caribbean Investment Summit provides an opportunity to focus on economic and investment opportunities in St. Kitts and Nevis and Nigeria. More than that, it allows St. Kitts and Nevis to reconnect with Mother Africa at the government, business, and people-to-people level. The first-ever Afri-Caribbean Investment Summit (ACIS 25), running from March 25 to 28, convenes policymakers, investors, and business leaders to strengthen economic ties between Africa and the Caribbean.

Deepening Engagement Between Africa and the Caribbean

The summit is a significant step in deepening engagement between the two regions, with a focus on sustainability, economic diversification, and collaboration for shared prosperity. During his remarks, Premier Brantley underscored the importance of South-South cooperation, emphasizing the critical role of sustainable energy in economic development.

Sustainable Energy and Economic Development

“I took great pride in updating the conference about the progress on geothermal energy development in St. Kitts and Nevis. It is pellucid that the time for greater South-South cooperation is now. This engagement in Abuja provides the ideal platform to reconstruct the Middle Passage- not as a journey of misery but as a bridge of joint prosperity for global Africa, connecting the Motherland to those of Africa in the Diaspora.” Prime Minister Drew also addressed the summit, highlighting the urgent need to tackle climate change and its severe impact on both Africa and the Caribbean. He presented Nevis’ geothermal energy project as a sustainable model aimed at reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

Conclusion

The Afri-Caribbean Investment Summit marks a new era of cooperation between Africa and the Caribbean, with a focus on sustainable energy, economic diversification, and collaboration for shared prosperity. As the two regions continue to strengthen their ties, it is clear that the time for greater South-South cooperation is now.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Afri-Caribbean Investment Summit? The Afri-Caribbean Investment Summit is a conference that convenes policymakers, investors, and business leaders to strengthen economic ties between Africa and the Caribbean.
What are the key focus areas of the summit? The summit focuses on sustainability, economic diversification, and collaboration for shared prosperity.
What is the significance of the summit? The summit is a significant step in deepening engagement between Africa and the Caribbean, with a focus on sustainable energy and economic development.