Trade networks help boost investment � Seretse

Vincent Seretse
Vincent Seretse

The Minister of Trade and Industry, Vincent Seretse, says trade networks assist governments to promote economies of scale for industries and thus maximising return on investment.

Speaking during the Democratic Union of Africa leadership conference, which was hosted by the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) over the weekend, Seretse said the networks lead to a vibrant, sustainable, and diversified economy that stimulates investment.

“Ideally, globalisation through the multi-lateral trading system should be more development-centered and foster regional integration resulting in cooperation initiatives that provide an enabling environment for growth and development,” Seretse said.

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