Nearly 30 private sector leaders, policymakers, and development partners gathered in Georgetown, Guyana, for a high-level dialogue on responsible business practices, hosted by the United Nations in Guyana in partnership with the UN Global Compact Network Caribbean and the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI). The meeting focused on the role of the private sector in advancing inclusive and sustainable economic growth, aligned with Guyana’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
UN Women representative Akilah Dorris praised local businesses for adopting gender-responsive strategies, noting Guyana leads the Caribbean in signatories to the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs). She emphasized, "inclusive business is not only the right approach; it is a strategic imperative for sustainable growth,” highlighting the importance of public-private partnerships in ensuring no one is left behind.
The Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) are a set of principles for business established by UN Women, offering guidance on how to empower women in the workplace, marketplace, and community. Since its launch, the WEPs community has grown to over 11,000 CEOs from more than 190 countries.
Compiled From: UN Women, “Private Sector and the United Nations Convene in Guyana to Advance Sustainable Development”, Jul 14, 2025.