Perhaps with an eye to providing early momentum for the region’s undertaking to reduce its extra-regional food imports by 25% by 2025, Trinidad and Tobago’s National Entrepreneurship Development Company (NEDCO) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the country’s Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) which a report in a section of the Trinidad and Tobago media says is intended to raise the profile of local food production in the twin-island Republic.
Speaking at the signing ceremony yesterday, Chairman of the state-run NEDCO, Clarry Benn, reportedly said that the signing of the MOU will enable the organization to provide support for participants in training and development, business business advisory services, mentorship and networking opportunities.
Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley is among Caribbean Heads who have shown interest in the recent regional focus on the strengthening of its food security bona fides through initiatives that include the 25×2025 reduced food importation target alongside wider initiatives to enhance its own bona fides as a robust food-producing region.