John Akoon
Africa-Press – South-Sudan. The Ministry of Trade and Industry and that of Investment launched the National Export and Investment strategy.
Dr. Dhieu Mathok, the minister of investment, said during the launch in Juba that the National Export and Investment Strategy was the blueprint for South Sudan’s strategies.
“Our strategy is driven by the export and investment which is the catalyst propelling our economic growth, Job creation and sustainable development,” Mathok said.
According to the minister, the national strategy identifies priority areas by allowing investors the opportunity to contribute significantly to South Sudan’s growth.
The launch was meant to support the development of productive capacities and boost economic diversification and trade competitiveness of South Sudan.
A national export and investment strategy has been developed with the technical assistance of International Trade Centre and financial support of the AfriExim Bank, with highly consultative and participatory process with public, private stakeholders as well as civil society and academia.
The launch was attended by the Vice President for Economic Clusters, Dr. Wani Igga, minister of Investment, minister of trade and industry, and minister of livestock fisheries and animal.
Source: The City Review South Sudan
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