Botswana firms urged to utilise AGOA

AGOA is a United States (U.S) Trade Act, enacted on May 18, 2000 that enhances market access to the U.S for qualifying sub-Saharan African countries. Speaking at a recent U.S market access engagement event organised by the American Business Council (ABC), Smith said the U.S government offers significant resources and market access to Botswana companies.

He noted that the engagement was to raise awareness on the tools available so that local businesses can take advantage of U.S government’s commercial offerings as well as U.S market access under the AGOA arrangement.