AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAgriculture & MSME Capacity (Guyana): The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) closed a Global Affairs Canada-funded push to modernize farming operations, with training and networking for farmers—especially women and youth—plus support from local agencies and the Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry. Tax Cashflow Pressure (Trinidad & Tobago): The Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers’ Association is urging urgent action on a VAT refund backlog, saying delayed payments are choking reinvestment and jobs for manufacturers, including SMEs. Pricing Skills for Local Growth (Grenada): The Grenada Chamber of Industry and Commerce (GCIC) and Ethniv trained 30+ MSME owners on costing and pricing “for profit,” with plans for an e-commerce marketplace to widen sales. Digital Finance Focus (Honduras): A look at Honduras’ fintech momentum centers on whether digital payments can turn remittances into broader inclusion and stronger support for small businesses. Tourism Investment (Peru): The World Bank approved $77.2M for the Arequipa–Colca corridor, aiming to upgrade tourism infrastructure and create jobs for local communities, artisans, farmers, and women. Retail Expansion (Chile): PriceSmart confirmed its first Chile membership club at Mallplaza Los Dominicos, targeting an opening in the first half of 2027. Entrepreneurship Funding (South Africa): Wild Impact secured three-year funding to expand its Hustle Economy Programme for rural entrepreneurs across conservation landscapes.
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