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26 27 and improve work skills; and foster a dynamic and competitive business envi- ronment for the country’s socio-economic development through entrepreneurship and innovation. BELTRAIDE enhances Be- lize’s prosperity through its four technical units: n BelizeINVEST- provides tailored services to local and foreign investors seeking to capitalize on investment and to link them to oppor- tunities in Belize. In a world increasingly seeking natural products, where organic, fair THE MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PETROLEUM, INVESTMENT, TRADE, AND COMMERCE trade, and eco-labeled certifications fetch price premiums, Belize’s natu- ral assets, development policies, and pro-business investment climate have created an ideal destination for inves- tors looking to differentiate based on quality. n EXPORTBelize provides customized needs-based services in the areas of export development and promotion, including providing information on national policies and strategies, export best practices, and references to tools and agencies that contribute to export development.