| Cabo Verde | |
|---|---|
| Diagnostic Trade Integration Study (DTIS) | 2007 |
| DTIS update | 2013 |
| WTO accession | 2008 |
EIF is supporting Cabo Verde to incorporate trade-related strategies into its Poverty Reduction and Growth Strategy Paper, with the aim to strengthen the country's participation in regional and global markets.
In-country training sessions have had a strong emphasis on quality standards and project development.
Supporting institutions
EIF is working to increase Cabo Verde's exports by strengthening institutional capacities to create and implement national trade strategies and policies.
Results:
- The Strategic Plan for Trade Development, validated at a national workshop in June 2015, identified agriculture, tourism and creative industries as sectors for development.
- 105 women participated in an entrepreneurship meeting organized in partnership with Associação das Mulheres Empresárias de Santiago to promote small and micro enterprises.
- 43 participants from the private and public sectors attended training sessions on product quality, standards, project development and management.
- 39 SMEs were trained in labor laws, food safety and hygiene, helping to achieve higher standards in food management protocols.
Country Team
Severine Arnal
EIF Donor Facilitator (Delegation of the European Union to Cabo Verde)
severine.arnal@eeas.europa.eu
Gilson Lima
NIU Coordinator
gilson.a.lima@mice.gov.cv
Rito Evora
EIF Focal Point (Director Nacional da Industria, Comércio e Energia, Ministério da Industria, Comércio e Energia)
rito.evora@mice.gov.cv
Jonathan Werner
Country Coordinator
jonathan.werner@wto.org
Links
