The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), in collaboration with the Government of Grenada, has announced that the 2025 AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF2025) will be held in St. George’s, Grenada, from 28 to 29 July 2025. Themed “Resilience and Transformation: Enhancing Africa-Caribbean Economic Cooperation in an Era of Global Uncertainty,” this high-level event aims to fast-track trade, investment, and economic growth across the Atlantic.
Now in its fourth edition, ACTIF is the flagship platform for strengthening economic, commercial, and cultural connections between Africa and the Caribbean. The forum builds on the momentum of previous gatherings and brings fresh energy to the vision of a united economic front between the two historically linked regions.
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According to the International Trade Centre (ITC), trade between Africa and the Caribbean has the potential to reach USD $1.8 billion by 2028. This expected growth is fueled by increasing collaboration between public and private stakeholders and expanding investment into key sectors such as minerals and metals, transportation, and processed foods. The combination of capital access and market intelligence will be critical in unlocking new economic opportunities across both regions.
Grenadian Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell emphasized the significance of the Forum for the Caribbean:
“ACTIF is a clarion call for unity, enterprise, and a reimagined global role for our people. It brings our shared vision for African-Caribbean unity to life through economic transformation, trade expansion, and investment cooperation.”
Afreximbank President and Chairman, Professor Benedict Oramah, underscored the urgency of building stronger trade ties amid global uncertainties:
“Despite our deep historical and cultural bonds, Africa and the Caribbean still trade less than 1% of their exports with each other. ACTIF exists to reverse that. Through improved logistics, strategic partnerships, and access to capital, we are laying the groundwork for a resilient transatlantic economic corridor.”
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Professor Oramah also highlighted the groundbreaking of the Afreximbank African Trade Centre (AATC) in Bridgetown, Barbados, earlier this year as a pivotal milestone:
“The AATC will serve as a launchpad for African businesses in the Caribbean and will open new doors for Caribbean entrepreneurs in Africa. ACTIF2025 is a vital platform for turning shared aspirations into action.”
ACTIF2025 is expected to attract around 1,000 delegates, including Heads of State, senior policymakers, private sector leaders, development finance institutions, and Diaspora investors from across Africa, the Caribbean, and globally.
Participants—ranging from Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to multinational corporations—will benefit from a rich agenda featuring Business-to-Business (B2B) and Business-to-Government (B2G) engagements, sector-specific panels, policy dialogues, investment showcases, exhibitions, and networking sessions. The Forum will also provide access to financing options and practical guidance for doing business across both regions.
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Key focus areas for this year’s Forum include:
- Agribusiness
- Tourism
- Logistics
- Creative industries
- Infrastructure
- Energy
- Health
- Manufacturing
- Financial services
These sectors are central to unlocking regional value chains and fostering inclusive, sustainable economic development.
The previous Forum, ACTIF2024 in The Bahamas, delivered tangible outcomes, including over 15 deals and Memoranda of Understanding worth more than USD $4 billion. ACTIF2025 in Grenada aims to build on that success by delivering even greater economic and commercial partnerships between Africa and the Caribbean.
For Caribbean governments, entrepreneurs, and investors, ACTIF2025 offers a powerful platform to amplify regional influence, attract investment, and deepen bilateral trade relations with Africa. It is an unmissable opportunity to turn decades of goodwill and cultural ties into meaningful economic transformation.
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