Through SEDU, provide technical support and training to MSMEs on ways in which they can improve the resilience of their operations.
Provide technical support to MSMEs on ways in which they can ensure the continuity of business operations after a natural disaster.
Provide incentives to the MSME sector to allow for their investment in energy efficiency, grid-tied distributed renewable energy, rainwater harvesting and water efficiency measures, waste reduction and more efficient production and service delivery methods.
Provide targeted support to women and youth to encourage their successful participation in the small business sector.
Explore through The Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF) CCRIF options for expanding the Livelihoods Protection Plan to include MSMEs.
Establish a clearing house within SEDU for the collection and dissemination of information to MSMEs on opportunities in the green and blue economy.
Provide incentives to MSMEs that seek to take advantage of opportunities in the green and blue economy.
Working with the financial services, develop a mechanism to provide a grace period on the repayment of interest and principal on loans for an agreed period following the declaration of a natural disaster.
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