Launches initiative to enhance intra-African trade and investment

On 1 April 2016, the Minister of the Department of Trade and industry of South Africa launched a new initiative: The Trade Invest Africa. The “Trade Invest Africa” represents a strategy to enhance intra-African trade and investment. The initiative supports businesses seeking expansion across the continent. Its primary offerings include access to capital, market opportunities, and non-financial support, including market intelligence research and business networking.

• Type:

  • Promotion and facilitation (Investment facilitation )

• Industry:

  • Not industry specific

• Sources:

  • Trade Invest Africa , The Trade invest Africa, http://www.thedtic.gov.za/sectors-and-services-2/1-4-2-trade-and-export/trade-invest-africa/, 01 Apr 2016
  • ECIC, The launch of Trade invest Africa, https://www.ecic.wowi5.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/The-launch-of-Trade-invest-Africa.pdf, 11 Dec 2020