The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the Government of St Kitts and Nevis have officially signed the Hosting Agreement for the fifth edition of the AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF2026). This signing underscores a mutual commitment to strengthening partnerships between Africa and the Caribbean, as well as enhancing trade and economic collaboration.
Event Details
ACTIF2026 is scheduled to take place from 29 to 31 July 2026 at the St. Kitts Marriott Beach Resort, Casino & Spa in Basseterre, St Kitts and Nevis. The forum aims to bring together key stakeholders from both regions to discuss development challenges and opportunities.
Statements from Leaders
Dr George Elombi, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Afreximbank, remarked: "At the fifth edition of ACTIF, we will once again reunite with our fellow Africans across the Atlantic to reflect on our shared development challenges and to recommit to the implementation of strategic programmes that will advance our collective aspiration for self-determination and self-reliance. Through ACTIF2026, we will identify priority projects and programmes and dedicate ourselves to effective execution. This will be the pathway to our shared economic development."
Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis, Dr Terrance M Drew, added: "We are honoured to host the fifth edition of the AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum. This agreement signals our strong commitment to strengthening economic ties between Africa and the Caribbean. We are not just a beautiful destination; we are a gateway for investment, a hub for enterprise, and a proud partner in the Renaissance of Africans. ACTIF2026 will serve as a catalyst for trade and investment, creating new opportunities for our people and businesses. This forum will create lasting pathways that will benefit our citizens, our region, and the entire African continent for generations to come. We look forward to welcoming delegates from global Africa to St Kitts and Nevis."
Opportunities at ACTIF2026
Attendees can expect panel discussions on regional trade, investment prospects, networking with key stakeholders, and insights into initiatives aimed at strengthening Africa-Caribbean economic cooperation. The forum provides a high-level platform for governments, investors, private sector leaders, development finance institutions, entrepreneurs, and diaspora stakeholders to deliberate on the best pathways for growth amid global uncertainty.
Track Record and Impact
Convened by Afreximbank, ACTIF has become the premier platform for mobilising capital, forging partnerships, and accelerating economic integration between Africa and the Caribbean. ACTIF2025 resulted in five Caribbean deals totalling USD 291.25 million across three countries, covering trade and investment finance, corporate finance, project preparation, and export development. Since opening its Barbados office two years ago, Afreximbank has approved over USD 700 million in critical financing across the CARICOM region, including support for climate adaptation in Saint Lucia, sports infrastructure and tourism development in Barbados, SME financing in the Bahamas, tourism projects in Grenada, and oil and gas initiatives in Suriname.
