Canadian project to help local craftspeople grow international market

Brian Mitchell

A two-year trade capacity building project is being initiated by the Trade Facilitation Office (TFO) of Canada and the Canadian Executive Services Overseas (CESO) in collaboration with the Guyana Manufacturers and Services Association (GMSA) to increase international market share for local art and craft and artisanal products.

Stabroek Business understands that the initiative will allow access to the Canadian and other markets by craftspeople and artisans under the aegis of the Guyana Art and Craft Association. Small local enterprises, primarily women-led entities, will benefit from access to Canadian trade expertise.

The project, which is being funded by the Partnerships with Canadians branch of the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) will be executed under the aegis of the