Gov�t launches strategy to maximise on AGOA

The strategy would help local businesses grow by taking advantage of AGOA provision of duty-free exports to the United States of America (USA) with the hub’s experts working directly with the private sector to improve productivity and facilitate robust regional trade and global market access. The strategy would focus on the beef, textile, arts and craft, as well as jewellery sectors.

Speaking during the opening of the USAID Southern Africa Trade Hub office in Gaborone this week, permanent secretary in the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), Peggy Serame said the scope of the AGOA National Response Strategy supports the country’s long-term vision, Vision 2036, as well as the National Development Plan (NDP) 11.