Micro and small enterprise (MSE) development and building alternative livelihood

This project will aim to address two of the major bottlenecks that constrain the development of micro and small enterprises (MSEs) and the ability of Vulnerable Groups to build alternative livelihoods in Guyana, which are i) limited access to finance and ii) limited technical and business skills. Access to finance will be addressed through a mutual guarantee fund and a grant scheme that enables MSEs to obtain a loan at an affordable rate. Lack of skills will be addressed through a training voucher scheme which will enable MSEs to obtain the training they require at existing institutions.