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Caribbean Export understands having strong partnerships is key to effectively maximize efforts and resources to support SMEs in the region particularly for sustainable development. The ITC GreenToCompete (GTC) Hub Caribbean project exemplifies how the Agency is strategically developing strong partnerships for the benefit of private sector development and the economic transformation of the Caribbean. Hosted by Caribbean Export through a signed MOU with ITC, the GTC Hub Caribbean activates small businesses to go green by developing their capacity and knowledge to implement smart green business practices. The GTC Hub Caribbean is part of a global activation network that through strengthening links and innovating together is working towards making green trade a reality. Caribbean Export role in hosting the GTC Caribbean Hub for small businesses is to support their capacity building to implement smart green business practices, access green finance as well as enhance their competitiveness in global supply chains. In addition, Hubs also mobilise other local institutions and organisations, the private sector, and government to provide an enabling business environment and support services for small businesses.

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