THE Small Business Bureau (SBB) recently conducted a Community Development Projects (CDP) consultation in Katoonarib, South Central Rupununi Savannahs, Region Nine.

SBB Chief Executive Officer Mohamed Shazim Ibrahim, Ryad Adams, Manager of the Lethem Business Incubator Centre, and other members of the SBB team engaged residents on the community’s needs and potential opportunities for development.

Residents explored agricultural projects that could be pursued collectively, including hydroponics farming, shade-house crop production, aquaculture and apiculture.

The discussion also considered how crops grown within the community could support agro-processing and the production of value-added products such as farine, indigenous flours, packaged teas, seasonings and mango pulp.

The team also shared information on training opportunities available through SBB, including the Small Business Operations Certificate, as well as financing opportunities available through the Guyana Development Bank.

SBB thanked the residents of Katoonarib for their participation and valuable contributions.

Their views will help the Bureau assess local interest and identify opportunities that may be suitable for the community.