Contributed: On July 9, 2024, The Office of the Prime Minister, through BELTRAIDE, hosted a Buy Belizean Information and Exchange session today at the Phoenix Business Center in Belmopan. The session brought together key stakeholders from both the public and private to discuss and design the initiatives aimed at boosting local Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise (MSMEs).
The “Buy Belizean” initiative is part of the Government of Belize’s broader effort to encourage consumers to choose locally produced goods, thereby supporting Belizean businesses and contributing to national economic development. The interactive discussions provided valuable insights and facilitated a constructive exchange of ideas on how to further support and expand the Buy Belizean initiative.
Participants included representatives from the Ministry of Agriculture, Investment Policy and Compliance Unit (IPCU), Belize Bureau of Standards (BBS), Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), Directorate General for Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Rural Development, Economic Development Council (EDC), Ministry of Home Affairs and New Growth, BELTRAIDE, Ministry of Blue Economy, and the Government of Belize’s Press Office.
BELTRAIDE’s Executive Director, Dr. Leroy Almendarez, highlighted the importance of fostering local economic growth, enhancing product quality, and creating sustainable business opportunities within Belize. He also remarked that “today’s session was a significant step towards strengthening our local economy and empowering our MSMEs and we look forward to continued collaboration and progress in this endeavor.”
