The Caribbean presents a wide range of opportunities for businesses seeking new partners, projects, and markets. But its diversity also brings complexity. Successfully identifying the right opportunities, understanding market-specific risks, and developing an informed approach requires both insight and experience.

With more than 20 years of experience in the region and strong in-market networks across the Caribbean, Amber helps businesses and economic development agencies navigate this complexity with greater confidence. Through tailored market research, strategic analysis, and practical guidance, she helps clients make informed decisions and build effective market engagement strategies.

Amber’s Caribbean market advisory services include country comparison reports, competitive analysis, and curated market intelligence designed to support strategy development, clarify priorities, and identify the most effective paths for growth. Over the years, Amber and her partners have supported clients across a wide range of industries, helping them better understand regional opportunities, assess risks, and develop informed strategies for success.

The International Financial Institutions (IFIs) - also commonly referred to as Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) - encompass the World Bank Group, as well as numerous regional, geographically oriented development banks such as the Asian Development Bank, the African Development Bank and the Inter-American Development. The IFIs are specialized agencies created focused on supporting sustainable economic development in developing countries.

Through funded projects and financing opportunities, IFIs offer significant opportunities for firms and organizations seeking to grow their service and product exports to emerging and developing markets. The IFI market is large in both size and scope but the dynamic nature of IFI priorities and financing and the sheer scope of opportunity can be daunting for companies who are new to pursuing IFI-financed procurement. Success in this space requires a strong understanding of institutional priorities, procurement and financing guidelines, competitive positioning, and proposal development.

Amber helps firms, universities and colleges, industry associations, and government clients build the capacity to identify, pursue, and compete for IFI-funded opportunities in both consulting services and goods and works. Her advisory services include project and partner identification, bid and proposal support, business development strategy, and mission coordination to both IFI headquarters and borrowing member countries. She also regularly designs and delivers IFI business development training workshops, including specialized sessions focused on topics such as generating winning Expressions of Interest (EOIs) and technical and financial proposals.

With IFI experience spanning the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors, Amber brings a practical and informed perspective to IFI market development. Prior to launching her consulting practice, she worked in the private sector where she designed and led an IFI-focused growth strategy, helping secure IFI-funded work in eight new markets within two years. Prior to this, she served as the Canadian Liaison Officer to the World Bank and Inter-American Development Bank in Washington, D.C.

Amber has worked closely with the major IFIs and brings deep familiarity with their operations, procurement systems, and the factors that contribute to successful bidding and contract execution.