The Trade Hub explained the purpose of AGOA—to give African countries market access—and the wide range of sectors targeted towards that goal: 6,400 products from textiles to agriculture to luggage to automotive parts. To date AGOA has created 300,000 jobs, primarily in the textiles and apparel sector.
The Trade Hub joined Economic Officer Domingo Villaronga from the US Embassy, Botswana to participate in an interview with the Radio Botswana program Foreign Window on the topic of AGOA and regional trade in Southern Africa.
Interviewer Bontle Moreetsi was interested in the history and structuring of AGOA and whether it has benefitted the African countries it was designed to assist.
The USAID Southern Africa Trade Hub has provided a grant of US$100,000 to Capstone Seeds SA (PTY) to accelerate commercial access to drought-tolerant hybrid maize seed in Malawi. Capstone, an independent South African seed company, will now enter into a joint venture with Peacock Enterprises Ltd of Malawi to multiply and market "CAP9001" in Malawi.This variety was developed specifically with the needs of the region in mind, to address productivity and maximize yield potential in small scale, rain-fed, drought-vulnerable farming systems. Approximately 80 metric tons of certified hybrid seed maize will be produced through this grant project. This grant not only supports the production of 80 metric tons of new hybrid seed in Malawi, but also pairs independent seed companies in South Africa and Malawi to bring new seed products to the market effectively
What makes Source Africa a destination event attracting thousands of participants from around the globe? The beauty of Cape Town's beaches is far from the only draw. Source Africa is designed to showcase the best in textiles and apparel that Africa has to offer, giving the world a first-hand look at the quality, workmanship and creativity available in the region.
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