Doing Business with Latin America and the Caribbean
The Cabinet of the Special Envoy supports the BES-islands in seizing economic opportunities in Latin America and the Caribbean by attracting investors and expanding trade possibilities. Priority regions include the Caribbean countries within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, as well as Colombia, Panama, the Dominican Republic, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, and Miami (USA).
General
Beyond its cooperation with the European Union and the United Nations, the Cabinet of the Special Envoy actively fosters collaboration with Latin America and the Caribbean. The Caribbean parts of the Kingdom hold a strategic position in relation to Latin America, offering economic advantages and serving as a stable hub in the region. Their legal frameworks align with international standards, yet these strengths remain underutilized.
To unlock these opportunities, the Cabinet works to enhance cooperation and facilitate trade between the BES-islands and Latin American countries. It participates in regional trade missions organized by the Kingdom and initiates its own missions to strengthen economic ties.
The Cabinet has identified key priority regions for engagement, including the Caribbean countries within the Kingdom, Colombia, Panama, the Dominican Republic, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, and Miami (USA). By fostering trade, investment, and regional partnerships, the Cabinet aims to maximize economic benefits for the islands and strengthen their role in international markets.
Trade Missions
The Caribbean islands have relatively small and expensive markets that can expose challenges in attracting investors and expanding trade opportunities with larger economies in the region. Additionally, the Caribbean islands compete with other (island) nations in the region, for example in the tourism sector.
By joining trade missions from the Kingdom or initiating the Cabinet’s own trade missions in the region for the BES-islands, the Cabinet can strengthen ties with priority (island) nations and provide better insights into the economic opportunities within and related to the BES-islands.
Documents
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Galileo & Bonaire - Economic Opportunities for the Dutch Caribbean
This report explores the transformative potential of the Galileo Sensor Station on Bonaire. It highlights how space technology ...
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Navigating the logistics chain between Colombia and the islands of Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba
How can we strengthen trade and logistics between Colombia, Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba? This report explores key challanges ...
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Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba in International Networks: Strategic Partnerships for Sustainable Development
How can Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba strengthen their position in international networks? This report, published by The Hague ...