GEDI’s First Cohort [EMPRO] | Strengthening Women-Led Businesses in Guatemala (Batz)

Transforming a Women Weavers’ Association into a Commercial Brand: Dilia Co Coy’s Project in EMPRO
Turning a women weavers’ association into a commercial brand with the aim of taking this ancient knowledge beyond the borders of Guatemala was Dilia Co Coy’s project in EMPRO. Join us in this video as we explore the birthplace of multicolor weaving in Tactic, Alta Verapaz.
About EMPRO: EMPRO Guatemala is a program led by INCAE Business School and supported by our Initiative for the Development of Entrepreneurship in Guatemala (GEDI). Over the past two years, 80 women entrepreneurs in Guatemala received training, mentorship, and practical experiences to take their businesses to the next level, access financing opportunities, and expand into new markets.
ABOUT GEDI: GEDI is a public-private partnership with a clear goal: to strengthen the business ecosystem to drive economic prosperity in Guatemala.
With support from USAID Guatemala and private sector partners, GEDI funds business development service providers, incubators, and accelerators to help bring the dreams of Guatemalan entrepreneurs to life and achieve economic stability.
Since 2021, the program has supported 16 Entrepreneurial Support Organizations (ESOs), impacting 4,600 entrepreneurs across the country.