Oliver Kassam, CEO of GYSBI, highlighted key challenges facing local companies, including meeting international standards, achieving supplier certifications, and accessing capital for expansion. However, through strategic partnerships, knowledge transfer, and collaboration between local and international stakeholders, Guyanese businesses are increasingly positioning themselves to compete and succeed. The conversation underscored an important point, sustainable local content development is not just about participation, it is about building the capabilities, expertise, and partnerships needed for long-term growth.
