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Pulling off an energy transition: A road map for the Caribbean

The Caribbean’s energy transition is increasingly urgent. High energy prices combined with import dependence on petroleum products leaves the region without access to affordable and reliable energy. Building bankable energy projects at scale, modernizing energy infrastructure, and overcoming stringent regulatory frameworks are all necessary steps. Although there are many challenges along the way, opportunities are not far off.

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Issue Brief Sep 20, 2022

PACC2030: Quick wins for a US-Caribbean partnership on climate and energy resilience

PACC2030’s success is crucial for CARICOM countries and the United States, and it needs to deliver in the short term to generate confidence that the United States is committed to a sustainable partnership.

Issue Brief Sep 6, 2023

Strengthening financial inclusion in the Caribbean: Treating correspondent banking relationships as a public good

By Wazim Mowla

To bolster financial inclusion in the Caribbean, the United States must treat corresponding banking relationships as a public good.

Caribbean Economy & Business

New Atlanticist Jan 24, 2023

This is a make-or-break year for US-Caribbean relations

By Wazim Mowla

Last year, the United States was in listening mode; but this year, the United States must make it a priority to support the Caribbean—or someone else will.

Caribbean Geopolitics & Energy Security

Our Featured Events

The 2023 US-Caribbean Banking Forum: Shaping the next decade of regional economic development

A conversation on strengthening opportunities for financial inclusion and economic development in the Caribbean, including increasing technical assistance to Caribbean financial institutions, identifying opportunities to create a regional facility to aggregate correspondent banking flows, and how to capitalize on emerging financial opportunities to underpin broader regional economic development.

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Setting the PACC 2030 Agenda: Building climate resilient Caribbean economies

A discussion on how US, Caribbean, and multilateral stakeholders can work together to build climate resilience and clean energy projects in the Caribbean.

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The Caribbean gender empowerment forum

Policymakers and experts discuss how government, civil society organizations, and the private sector can support gender empowerment in Guyana and the wider Caribbean.

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Our conversations

A conversation with Prime Minister of The Bahamas and Chair of CARICOM Philip Davis

An in-person #ACFrontPage conversation with the Hon. Philip Davis, prime minister of The Bahamas and chair of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), on the trajectory for US-Caribbean relations during what will be a pivotal year for the partnership.

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A conversation with H.E. Chandrikapersad Santokhi, president of Suriname, chair of the Caribbean Community

A discussion recorded on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) with H.E. Chandrikapersad Santokhi, president of the Republic of Suriname and chair of CARICOM.

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A conversation with H.E. Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana

A conversation on Guyana and its emerging role as a leader on energy, climate-change, and food-security issues with H.E. Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana.

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Announcements

Jun 15, 2023

Atlantic Council wraps successful PACC 2030 Climate Resilient Clean Energy Summit

In partnership with RMI, the Caribbean Initiative at the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center convened top US officials, Caribbean leaders, US companies, civil society, and policy experts to forge solutions to the region’s clean energy challenges on the sidelines of Vice President Kamala Harris’ trip to The Bahamas WASHINGTON D.C. – June 15, 2023 – […]

Testimony

Sep 14, 2022

The Atlantic Council’s Wazim Mowla Provides Testimony at US House Financial Services Committee Hearing on Caribbean Financial Inclusion

By Wazim Mowla

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center Assistant Director Wazim Mowla testifies to the House Committee on Financial Services regarding financial inclusion in the Caribbean

Caribbean Digital Currencies

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