Scan Magazine – August 2018

Issue 115 | August 2018 | 61

Scan Magazine | Special Theme | A Spotlight on Greenland

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http://www.futuregreenland.gl

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the teachers’ association. They are work-
ing together to try to change the school
system in Greenland, which is currently
struggling. “Around 70 per cent of pupils
who finish their schooling have one or
more marks that mean they can’t go into
further education, and currently around
two thirds of the labour market is lacking
in certain competencies, so it’s essential
that something changes, and soon.”

Greenland Business Association also
gives pupils an insight into post-school
opportunities by showcasing what some
of the member businesses do and work
with.

“My hope is that we can rally together
to try and change things. It’s not only
important for our schools, but also for
our businesses, since we need qualified
employees. It’s very encouraging to see
how we are already making a difference
and how these close working relation-
ships can change something. With a
population of 56,000, it is vital for organ-
isations to work together and develop
the country together.”

A lot to offer

Greenland has among the best access to

raw materials in the world and all min-

erals can be found there. There is a good

understanding within the country of

how to access these raw materials and

many of the companies there are based

around them. Greenland is also famed

for its fish and all fishing that takes

place in Greenland is MSC certified, en-

suring traceable and sustainable fish.

Greenland Business Association en-

sures that the political and economic

environment is good for both existing

and new companies, guaranteeing that

they can work with limited hindrances.

“Greenland has fantastic natural re-

sources and there is both a very good

business framework in Greenland

and an entrepreneurial spirit, which

makes it an excellent place to work in,”

Pedersen argues.

Every two years, Greenland Business

Association hosts Future Greenland,

a conference with over 450 partici-

pants, where business professionals

and decision-makers from Greenland,

Iceland, Canada and Denmark come

together to discuss business and so-

cietal issues in the Arctic regions. “It’s

a great meeting place for a wide range

of individuals and organisations in the

Arctic, and the discussions that are cre-

ated there are often incredibly inspir-

ing,” Pedersen says. The conference

takes place on 14–15 May 2019.

Greenland Business Association is an

association that does much more than

simply represent its members. It cre-

ates change, has a strong political voice,

and works nationally and internationally

to create the best business environment

on Greenland. It provides excellent in-

sight into Greenland’s corporate world

and is the perfect partner for those

looking to find out more or to expand

into Greenland.

Brian Buus Pedersen.

Photo: Lars Salomonsen Icebergs. Photo: Jørgen Chemintz

Photo: Ulrik Bang

Students finishing school.

Photo: Jørgen Chemintz