Introduction

Republic of Guyana’s engagement with International Institutions include:

The United Nations and its subsidiary and specialized organs.
The Commonwealth of Nations Formerly The British Commonwealth, 53 Members Nations with 2.3 Billion Persons.
The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM).
The Group of 77 (G-77)
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC, 57 Member Countries).
Islamic Development Bank (IDB), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, KSA, with 57 Members’ Nations MINISTERS of FINANCE serving as BOARD of GOVERNORS. Members’ Nations also with BOARD of GOVERNORS ALTERNATE Governors.
The European Union (EU).
The Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization.
The Iwokrama International Center among others.

Republic of Guyana’s National Interests through developing, maintaining and enhancing Guyana’s bilateral relations with countries in the Americas.

Guyana’s active participation in:

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Caribbean Common Market with 20 Member Nations with 15 FULL Members & 5 Associate Members, CARICOM Headquarters is based in GUYANA.
The Organization of American States (OAS).
The Union of South American Nations (UNASUR).
The Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC).
The Common Market of the South (MERCOSUR).
The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC).
The Latin American and Caribbean Economic System (SELA).
The European Union/Latin America and Caribbean (EU-LAC).
South America-Arab (ASPA).
South America-Africa (ASA) mechanisms.
Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE).

INVESTMENT AREAS

Agriculture and Agri-Business – processed foods: fish factories, fish, shrimp, poultry, cattle farms, milk plants, and canning factories.
Fishing and Shrimping including aquaculture.
Fresh Food – citrus and greens, organic fruits and vegetables and coffee.
Garments and Textiles – fabric and clothing.
Wood Processing – furniture, logging, saw-milling (sustainable).
Minerals and Energy – gold, diamonds, sand, bauxite, kaolin, crude oil, hydro- power.
Eco-Tourism and hotel development sector – lodges, hotels, resorts, marinas, entertainment parks.
Travel and Hospitality.
Manufacturing Sector – pharmaceuticals, fiberglass, concrete blocks, packaging, paper, metal windows, and vehicles assembly.
Infrastructure – roads, ports, bridges, buildings and houses.
Housing Sector – Information and Communications Technology – Call Centers, Data Processing and Internet Providers.