In 2024, Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) celebrates the theme “Entrepreneurship is for Everyone”, a powerful statement reflecting the inclusive nature of entrepreneurship and its potential to transform lives, regardless of background, geography, or industry.
In the local context of Trinidad and Tobago, entrepreneurship has long been recognized as a key to unlocking the potential of our diverse and talented population. The entrepreneurial spirit thrives across our islands, whether it be in agriculture, creative industries, manufacturing, or digital services. The theme “Entrepreneurship is for Everyone” resonates deeply with our national values of inclusion, innovation, and resilience.
In Trinidad and Tobago, entrepreneurship offers opportunities to address local challenges while also creating pathways for global competitiveness. For example, in the face of environmental and economic changes, many of our entrepreneurs are turning to sustainable solutions, creative industries, and digital transformation to foster growth. From young innovators in our secondary schools to seasoned professionals transitioning into their own ventures, entrepreneurship is becoming a cornerstone of local economic empowerment.
GEW 2024’s theme emphasizes that anyone in Trinidad and Tobago, regardless of their socioeconomic status, age, or location, can participate in and benefit from the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Through initiatives like Global Entrepreneurship Week, we aim to continue nurturing the next generation of local entrepreneurs, building support systems, and ensuring that no one is left behind on the journey toward economic growth and prosperity.
This year’s GEW not only celebrates entrepreneurship as a force for economic advancement but also as a path to achieving greater equity and inclusivity across Trinidad and Tobago and the globe. Entrepreneurship is for Everyone, and in 2024, we stand together as a global community, ensuring that opportunity is accessible to all.
