Prospects for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in the food and drink industries in Guyana

Other publication - Working Paper

Abdul Rahim Forde

Working paper (International Labour Organization. Sectoral Activities Programme), WP.227, ILO

2005

Abstract

small enterprise

enterprise development

food industry

beverage industry

projection

Guyana

This study shows the food and beverage processing sector as an engine of potential economic growth in Guyana.

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Title: Prospects for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in the food and drink industries in Guyana
Creators: Abdul Rahim Forde
Contributors: International Labour Organization. Sectoral Activities Department.
International Labour Organization. Sectoral Activities Programme.
Publisher: ILO; Geneva
Date published: 2005
Series: Working paper (International Labour Organization. Sectoral Activities Programme); WP.227
Number of pages: xv, 63 p.
ISBN: 9221171183; 9221171191; 9221171205
Language: English
Asset Type: working paper
Record Identifier: 995218975002676
Table of contents: Methodology -- Introduction -- Historical perspective -- The current status of the food and beverage sector -- The potential for the development of SMEs in the sector -- Factors in favour of the sector -- Constraints -- Implications for trade and investment in terms of policies and requirements of economic groupings -- The role of social dialogue -- Short, medium- and long-term strategies to promote the development of the sector -- An overall appraisal of the situation prevailing in the food and drink sector -- Summary of field research.