Belize Launches First-Ever Industrial Strategy Focused on Green and Blue Economy

The Ministry of Investment, in partnership with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), has officially launched stakeholder engagement for Belize’s first national Industrial Strategy, centered on blue and green economic policies.

Senior government officials, private sector leaders, and international partners gathered to begin shaping a strategy aimed at driving sustainable, inclusive, and export-led industrial growth.

The strategy will focus on key sectors including light manufacturing, agro-processing, energy, and emerging opportunities in the blue and green economy. It aims to boost productivity, reduce poverty, and align with global sustainable development goals.

The session also included discussions on industrial policy design, data tools like the EQUIP Toolkit, and the importance of monitoring and evaluation.