Our Partners
Local Agencies
Local Government Ministries
Regional Partners
International Partners
Local Agencies
Belize Bureau of Standards
The Belize Bureau of Standards (BBS) is the national standards body responsible for promoting efficiency and competitive production in goods and services, with Quality Infrastructure (QI) serving as the foundation in achieving this objective.
Belize Customs & Excise
Customs Bolstering Recovery, Renewal And Resilience For A Sustainable Supply Chain.
Nurturing The Next Generation Promoting A Culture Of knowledge Sharing And Professional Pride in Customs
Nurturing The Next Generation Promoting A Culture Of knowledge Sharing And Professional Pride in Customs
Belize Tourism Board
The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) is the legislated body designed to govern, enhance and promote the Belize tourism product.
Local Government Ministries
Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise
The Department of Agriculture’s aim is to provide an environment that is conducive to increase production and productivity, promoting investment, and encouraging private sector involvement in agribusiness enterprises in a manner that ensures competitiveness, quality production, trade and sustainability.
Ministry of Education, Culture, Science & Technology
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology (MoECST) of Belize is charged with the responsibility of ensuring that all Belizeans are given an opportunity to acquire those knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for their own personal development and for full and active participation in the development of the nation.
Ministry of Economic Development
The vision of the Ministry of Economic Development is to be an integral partner in the economic and social development of Belize by providing efficient and timely advice on and coordinating development initiatives in order to improve the general well being of all Belizeans.
Regional Partners
Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute
CARDI, or the Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute, was founded in 1975 to enhance agricultural practices in the Caribbean. It focuses on sustainable agriculture through research, technology development, and capacity building. CARDI addresses challenges such as crop and livestock production, crop protection, soil and water management, and climate change adaptation. Through collaborations with regional and international partners, it strives to improve food security, livelihoods, and resilience in the region.
International Regional Organization for Agricultural Health
Established in 1953, the International Regional Organization for Agricultural Health (OIRSA) is dedicated to advancing animal health, plant health, quarantine services, and food safety. It offers technical and financial assistance to member states’ Ministries and Secretariats of Agriculture and Livestock, ensuring the protection and enhancement of their agricultural resources. OIRSA’s mission is to safeguard and improve agricultural resources, ensuring the production of healthy and safe food across its member states.
The Caribbean Plant Health Directors Forum
A collaboration of National Plant Health Services Regional and International Organizations, Government entities, Universities and Reference Laboratories with the common purpose of safeguarding the plant resources of the greater Caribbean Region (GCR) from the threat of quarantine pest; improving plant health through the control and management of existing pests; and expanding production and trade of agricultural commodities; in order to increase food security, protect the unique environment and enhance the quality of life and economic wellbeing of the people of the countries and territories of the Greater Caribbean Region.
Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture
The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) is the specialized agency for agriculture of the Inter-American System that supports the efforts of Member States to achieve agricultural development and rural well-being.
The Institute provides cooperation services through close and permanent work with its 34 Member States, addressing their needs in a timely manner. Without a doubt, IICA’s most valuable asset is the close relationship it maintains with the beneficiaries of its work. We have broad experience in areas such as technology and innovation for agriculture, agricultural health, food safety and quality, international agricultural trade, family farming, rural development, natural resource management and the bioeconomy.
The Institute provides cooperation services through close and permanent work with its 34 Member States, addressing their needs in a timely manner. Without a doubt, IICA’s most valuable asset is the close relationship it maintains with the beneficiaries of its work. We have broad experience in areas such as technology and innovation for agriculture, agricultural health, food safety and quality, international agricultural trade, family farming, rural development, natural resource management and the bioeconomy.
Caribbean Agricultural Health and Food Safety Agency
The Caribbean Agricultural Health and Food Safety Agency (CAHFSA) is a specialized institution focused on agricultural health and food safety in the Caribbean region. Founded to address agricultural challenges, CAHFSA provides technical expertise and support to member states’ agricultural sectors. It emphasizes the importance of safeguarding agricultural resources, promoting healthy food production, and ensuring compliance with international standards. CAHFSA collaborates closely with national governments, regional organizations, and international partners to enhance agricultural health and food safety practices. Through its initiatives, CAHFSA aims to strengthen resilience, improve livelihoods, and foster sustainable agriculture across the Caribbean.
Caribbean Community
CARICOM, the Caribbean Community, is a regional organization established in 1973 to promote economic integration and cooperation among its member states in the Caribbean region. Its objectives include advancing economic development, fostering trade and investment, and enhancing regional stability and security. CARICOM facilitates collaboration on various issues such as climate change, disaster management, and healthcare. Member states work together to address common challenges and pursue shared goals through dialogue and joint initiatives. CARICOM also promotes cultural and social ties, aiming to create a more unified and prosperous Caribbean community.
International Partners
Codex Alimentarius
The Codex Alimentarius is a collection of internationally adopted food standards and related texts presented in a uniform manner. These food standards and related texts aim at protecting consumers’ health and ensuring fair practices in the food trade. The publication of the Codex Alimentarius is intended to guide and promote the elaboration and establishment of definitions and requirements for foods to assist in their harmonization and in doing so to facilitate international trade.
US Department of Agriculture
USDA provide leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, rural development, nutrition, and related issues based on public policy, the best available science, and effective management.
USDA have a vision to provide economic opportunity through innovation, helping rural America to thrive; to promote agriculture production that better nourishes Americans while also helping feed others throughout the world; and to preserve our Nation’s natural resources through conservation, restored forests, improved watersheds, and healthy private working lands.
USDA have a vision to provide economic opportunity through innovation, helping rural America to thrive; to promote agriculture production that better nourishes Americans while also helping feed others throughout the world; and to preserve our Nation’s natural resources through conservation, restored forests, improved watersheds, and healthy private working lands.
Standards and Trade Development Facility
The Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF) is a global partnership to facilitate safe trade, contributing to sustainable economic growth, poverty reduction and food security. It promotes improved food safety, animal and plant health capacity in developing countries.
World Organisation for Animal Health
The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) is the global authority on animal health. Founded in 1924 as the Office International des Epizooties (OIE), in May 2003, adopted the common name World Organisation for Animal Health. An intergovernmental organisation, WOAH focus on transparently disseminating information on animal diseases, improving animal health globally and thus build a safer, healthier and more sustainable world.
International Plant Protection Convention
The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) is an intergovernmental treaty established in 1951 to protect the world’s plants, agricultural products and natural resources from plant pests. The IPPC is ratified by 185 contracting parties that collaborate to develop, adopt and promote the application of International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPMs) as a main tool to safeguard global food security, facilitate safe trade and protect the environment.
World Trade Organization
The World Trade Organization (WTO) is the only global international organization dealing with the rules of trade between nations. At its heart are the WTO agreements, negotiated and signed by the bulk of the world’s trading nations and ratified in their parliaments. The goal is to ensure that trade flows as smoothly, predictably and freely as possible.