World Trade Center Delaware will host a March 31 roundtable discussion to provide advice on navigating the business environments of five nations in sub-Saharan Africa.

The event is designed to help local companies take advantage of the United States’ new trade agreement with the East African Community, which includes Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda.

Stabilizing political environments and above-average GDP growth are making the countries of sub-Saharan Africa increasingly active trade prospects, having imported $1.2 billion in American goods in 2013 and $2 billion in 2014, according to the nonprofit trade center.

The roundtable will be led by Ludwika Alvarez, an international trade specialist with the U.S. Department of Commerce, who advises multinational corporations and small businesses on strategic market entry and supports commercial diplomacy efforts in East Africa.

The event will held from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Diamond State Port Corporation in Wilmington.

Attendance is free for World Trace Center Delaware members and $50 for non-members.

Source: Delawareonline

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