Afreximbank pitches trade and investment financing to Jamaica in inaugural roadshow

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is actively expanding its reach into the Caribbean, recently hosting its inaugural roadshow in Jamaica. This initiative aims to foster greater trade, investment, and industrialization between Africa and the Caribbean region.

The event, themed “Empowering Jamaica’s Growth: Catalysing Trade, Investment and Industrialisation through Tailored Afreximbank Solutions,” brought together key government officials, business leaders, and financial institutions. It served as a platform to explore the financing and investment opportunities offered by the Cairo-based lender, while also introducing its comprehensive suite of trade finance, investment, and advisory services to the Jamaican market.

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It is clear that the partnership between Afreximbank and Jamaica continues to strengthen.

Finance and Public Service Minister Fayval Williams highlighted the strengthening partnership between Jamaica and Afreximbank, urging Jamaican institutions to deepen their engagement with the bank. "It is clear that the partnership between Afreximbank and Jamaica continues to strengthen," Williams stated, underscoring the potential for unlocking greater trade and investment opportunities.

Eric Monchu Intong, Afreximbank’s group managing director for client relations and regional office operations, identified industrialization as a critical driver for sustainable economic growth and trade expansion. He suggested that investments in industrial parks and special economic zones could significantly help Jamaica reduce its reliance on imports, boost value-added exports, and create much-needed jobs. Afreximbank reiterated its commitment to supporting increased trade by enhancing access to trade finance, investment capital, and advisory services.

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To trade successfully with Global Africa, we must first produce.