The Annual Miami Conference Set to Unfold in December
With CAFTA-DR completed and the Caribbean Single Market (CSM) in place, the Annual Miami Conference will allow for frank assessments of whether these agreements have and will truly result in economic growth and employment for the region.
The conference, scheduled for December 4 through 6 in the city of Miami, will focus special attention on energy and its impact on competitiveness and the impact of recent U.S. legislation, including the Western Hemisphere Passport Initiative on the region.
Other important regional issues include the Caribbean´s willingness to enter into a bilateral agreement with the United States considering the stalled FTAA negotiations, the role of China in the region, and the region´s relationship with Europe.
The Annual Miami Conference continues to be the only forum that focuses solely on the small economies of the Caribbean and Central America, the “CBI” beneficiary countries that make up the Third Border.
The conference unites leaders from the public sector, the business community and civil society together in a constructive open dialogue to address issues affecting the region and its economic prospects.
The conference combines major addresses by political leaders with morning workshops on public policy issues such as competitiveness, maritime security, disaster preparedness, and corporate social responsibility.