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West African trade in full swing |
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 The Third Annual African Cashew Alliance Conference, held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, was September 17-19. The conference featured cashew industry leader presentations, exhibits, networking and stakeholder discussions, as well as a field trip to cashew processing factories. Look for a summary of the meeting in the October issue of Tradewinds.
 Handcraft buyers from around the world will come to the Salon International de l’Artisanat de Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso to identify talented African artisans October 31-November 9. Register now for the Hub’s artisan trainings or a guided buyer tour to three West African countries.
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Request for grant applications for transport initiative (RFA) |
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The Trade Hub's Transport
Infrastructure initiative
is requesting grant applications and project proposals from civil society organizations to raise public awareness
about corruption and delays on major road corridors: particularly the Lomé - Ouagadougou, Tema – Ouagadougou, and Bamako – Ouagadougou routes. The ultimate goal is to improve road network efficiency, lower costs and make the region more transport
competitive internationally. The Hub welcomes innovative methodological
approaches. Grants will
be managed in compliance with ADS chapter 302: USAID direct contracting. Learn more here.
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Welcome to West Africa's one-stop trade shop.
The USAID West Africa Trade Hub works through the African Global Competitiveness Initiative to make trade happen in 21 countries across the region. Whether you're looking to buy or sell West African goods, find out more about exporting duty-free to the U.S. under AGOA, or just learn more about business in this part of the world, you'll discover answers and connections here.
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African Cashew Alliance