30th October 2023 – The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is pleased to announce the commencement of the Greenpreneurs Exchange Visit for the GGGI Pacific and Eastern Caribbean Greenpreneurs to Doha, Qatar. This unique opportunity cohosted by GGGI, and the Qatar Fund for Development aims to provide a platform for promising green entrepreneurs from the Pacific and Eastern Caribbean regions, who were part of the Pacific Green Entrepreneurs Network (PGEN) and the Eastern Caribbean Green Entrepreneurship Initiative (ECGI). The goal is for these participants to gain valuable insights, build strong networks, and learn from Qatar’s dynamic and innovative green sector.
During this exchange visit, participants will have the opportunity to engage in a series of workshops, site visits, and interactive sessions with leading industry experts and fellow entrepreneurs in Qatar. The visit is designed to foster cross-cultural learning and collaborations, ultimately driving sustainable development efforts in the respective regions.
Participants selected for the Greenpreneurs Exchange Visit are:
| Name | Business | Country |
| Anja Fernand | Food Harmony Incorporated | Saint Lucia |
| Agnes Fruean | This N That Samoa | Samoa |
| Beatrice Nast | MeSovu | Fiji |
| Efua Safiya | Think & Play Ag Tech Centre | Grenada |
| Esther Lota Sione | Te’hine Trend | Papa New Guinea |
| Faiana Fe’aomoeata | Pearls of Vava’u | Tonga |
| Gordon Shallow | The Plant Doctor | St. Vincent & the Grenadines |
| Hydeia Tyson | Organico869 | Saint Kitts and Nevis |
| Jennifer Maynard | JaMASMAT | Antigua and Barbuda |
| Kaiea Ribanataake Awira | Clean Spatial Solution | Kiribati |
| Lana Athanaze | Éclat Nova Luxuries | Dominica |
| Maatai Tamaiti | Matai Trading | Kiribati |
| Obed Timakata | Organic Fish + Farm Mariculture Enterprise |
Vanuatu |
| Ricardo Boatswain | Solife Inc | St. Vincent & the Grenadines |
| Wayne Neale | Greening the Caribbean | Saint Lucia |
| Talei Tora | Ginger Lei | Fiji |
The GGGI Pacific and Eastern Caribbean Greenpreneurs Exchange Visit is a testament to GGGI’s commitment to fostering green entrepreneurship and supporting sustainable development in small island developing states around the world. This initiative provides a unique platform for entrepreneurs to gain international exposure, exchange knowledge, and establish valuable connections within the global green industry.
The regional Pacific Green Entrepreneurs Network (PGEN) and the Eastern Caribbean Green Entrepreneurship Initiative (ECEI) are 3-year projects implemented by the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) to support green entrepreneurship in twelve (12) Pacific Island and Eastern Caribbean countries. The program aims to support green and inclusive job growth by supporting entrepreneurs (particularly women and youth) develop their green and sustainable businesses whose business models include solutions aimed at contributing to their country’s climate sustainable development goals.
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