The Local Content Secretariat (LCS) is opening doors for local businesses within the energy sector. This year, LCS Director Dr. Martin Pertab indicated that the regulatory body has prioritized providing opportunities for women in energy. Dr. Pertab hopes that the Secretariat will help women-owned businesses become an integral part of Guyana’s oil sector.
The Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry Guyana (WCCIG) and Women in Energy (WIE) organizations have acknowledged that the LCS provides significant benefits for women in energy. Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry Guyana WCCIG helps women achieve economic independence through business ownership and self-employment.
With a diverse membership base of dozens of women entrepreneurs, the organization provides a platform for networking, mentorship, and professional development.
“WCCIG has actively participated in discussions and forums organized by LCS, allowing it to leverage the opportunities available for women in the energy sector. Working collaboratively with the Secretariat, WCCIG and the LCS team have held informative sessions, where the benefits of local content policy were explained to the Chamber’s members,” explained the Vice President of WCCIG, Ms. Rowena Elliot. (Click here to read more)
