Caribbean Export Implementation Report 2017-2020

ProNET TRAINING

The Productivity Network (ProNET) training is designed for owners and managers of CARIFORUM SMEs operating primarily in the manufacturing sector to enhance business efficiency and effectiveness. To participate in the training, SMEs must be export-ready, and owners/managers must be seeking to grow their businesses and be more competitive. The training was launched in 2010 and is executed in partnership with GIZ and local BSOs. The programme is based on the Experiential Learning Methodology , which uses case studies based and driven by practical examples and assignments. The ProNET training is comprised of ten modules, which cover key areas on managing and enhancing the competitiveness of a business. These modules include the follwoing: Business Strategy, Quality Management, Production Management, Resource Management, Product Development, Information Management, Human Resources Management, Cost & Financial Management, Export Marketing and Energy Management and Renewable Energy. From January 2017 to December 2020, the Agency hosted six ProNET training sessions benefitting at least fifty-eight (58) CARIFORUM participants. Participants gave high commendations for the training in their feedback and confirmed that it contributed to their knowledge and understanding of what is required to grow their businesses.

TABLE 9: PRONET TRAINING ANNUAL PARTICIPANTS

YEAR

# OF TRAININGS

HOST COUNTRY(S)

TOTAL PARTICIPANTS

1

Trinidad and Tobago

27

2017

The Bahamas St. Vincent and the Grenadines

- -

2

2018

1

Jamaica

17

2019

2

Virtual The Bahamas Dominica

14

2020

6

58

Total

27