There was a spirit of celebration and new beginnings in Belmopan on Thursday, as micro-entrepreneurs from across the country gathered for a special grant ceremony. The event marked the official close of the first phase of the Increasing Economic Power of Micro Entrepreneurs Program and the exciting launch of its second phase. It’s all part of a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Human Development and the Embassy of Taiwan, aimed at empowering small business owners and boosting grassroots economic growth. From food vendors to artisans, the program is helping Belizeans turn their hustle into sustainable livelihoods.
Thea Garcia-Ramirez, Minister of Human Development
“So it is through this partnership that we can celebrate seventy-four women who graduate from round one of our ministry’s Increasing Economic Power for Micro Economics Project and at the same time, we are welcoming an additional sixty women entrepreneurs who will participate in round two which we’re also launching today, simultaneously. With the additional investment of one hundred and twenty-one thousand dollars from the Taiwan ICDF, we will continue to promote financial inclusion for business sustainability, actively engage digital marketing and enable business mentorship and provide access to micro grants which, you know, gives you all the tools for success. So you have the theory, you’ll learn about digital marketing, you have mentorship that will hold your hand and help you along. And most importantly, you have the micro grants to help you start up.”
