Trois accords de principe pour l’EDB

Cabinet has agreed to the signing of three Memoranda of Understanding between the Economic Development Board and governmental agencies in the western and southern parts of Africa, namely:
(i) Le Centre de Promotion des Investissements de la République de Côte d’Ivoire;
(ii) Le Ministère de la Promotion de l’Investissement de la République Togolaise; and
(iii) the Trade & Investment KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa.

The main objectives of the Memoranda of Understanding are to:
(a) implement a practical framework for cooperation with regard to Trade and Investment opportunities;
(b) design a common strategy to strengthen economic relations;
(c) strengthen institutional relations and capacity building through cooperation; and
(d) ensure a coherent approach to identify areas of comparative advantage, competence to strengthen investment, trade promotion and facilitation.