Abidjan, April 8, 2025 – TradeMark Africa (TMA) has reiterated its dedication to supporting the Government of Côte d'Ivoire in its endeavors to foster sustainable and inclusive intra-African trade and expand global exports. This commitment was affirmed by TMA's Director of Strategy and Partnerships, Ms. Anthe Vrijlandt, during the third meeting of the national monitoring committee for TMA's trade facilitation program in Côte d'Ivoire. The meeting convened on Monday, April 7, 2025. Ms. Vrijlandt emphasized TMA's readiness to provide tangible, technical, and tailored solutions to assist Ivorian authorities in their trade enhancement initiatives. "The trajectory of Côte d'Ivoire's trade future is significantly intertwined with the African continent," she stated. Highlighting the substantial opportunities presented by increased intra-African trade, particularly within the current global economic landscape, Ms. Vrijlandt underscored two critical prerequisites for its realization: the reduction of both tariff and non-tariff trade barriers, and the fortification of production and processing capabilities. She asserted that these measures are essential to ensure trade transcends mere commercial exchange and becomes a catalyst for genuine productivity. Speaking on behalf of the Director General of Foreign Trade, Technical Advisor Mr. Gbato Félicien noted that the meeting served as a valuable platform to review the activities undertaken in the preceding quarter, evaluate the progress achieved, and collaboratively address existing challenges to ensure continued advancement. Furthermore, the meeting facilitated the strengthening of collaboration among the program's key stakeholders and reinforced rigorous monitoring of its implementation. Particular attention was given to streamlining the movement of goods along designated...
TradeMark Africa commits to supporting Côte d’Ivoire to increase its trade
Posted on: April 9, 2025
Posted on: April 9, 2025