Market Linkage - Kivu Regions Programme
The aim of the project is to reduce the DRC growing trade deficit with its EAC neighbours. To achieve this, TMA is funding an integrated export development programme implemented in Eastern DRC comprising.
- Period
- 2017 - 2020
- Countries
- DR Congo
- Implementing partners
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- Participants
- Project Value
Project rationale
The aim of the project is to reduce the DRC growing trade deficit with its EAC neighbours. To achieve this, TMA is funding an integrated export development programme implemented in Eastern DRC comprising mainly:
- Export Capacity Programme: export audit leading to the development of an export action plan for 20 qualified companies.
- Export adviser initiative: 6-month programme of training and hands-on coaching and mentoring in the field for 15 local export advisers.
- Market linkages programme: focused market research followed by tailored sales missions for 10-15 companies targeting selected EAC/regional markets.
NB/ If the project is above $250,000 a PAR must be submitted for approval
Project approval summary
Responsibility Center: 42_DRC
- PAR approval date: June 2016
- PAR number: DRC CBT PAR
- PAR approval authority: Board
