EPA creates impetus to boost local industries
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
Botswana's beef industry is set to benefit the most from the EU deal
Speaking in Kasane at the signing of the EPA between the European Union (EU) and SADC, commissioner for trade, Cecilia Malmström, said there are some challenges in getting the most out of the agreement that include making legal changes to open markets.
She said this involves lowering tariffs over time, and making changes that will allow people to take advantage of the opportunities that the EPA provides.
Whilst the project received mixed reactions from members of the public, the project is indeed a welcome development, which needs to be implemented as soon as possible. Many shared their opinion, with those against the project decrying that if implemented, it will kill the already struggling public transport industry.Many countries around the world have state-run public transport, and those who have travelled to such countries will give testimony...