Since 2010, EIF has worked to increase exports by strengthening institutional capacities to formulate and implement trade strategies and policies.

Until 2020, EIF is providing continuity as Guinea-Bissau continues to enhance its trade capacity, including support to management and operations of the Ministry. This phase of the EIF partnership with Guinea-Bissau is working on fundraising efforts for domestic support by development partners, and supporting the creation of trade strategies and priorities.

Results:

• Developed a strategic plan, Guinea-Bissau 2025, and presented it to technical partners and donors. The plan anticipates the creation of a special tourism zone in the archipelago of Bolama-Bijagós and a special economic zone in the Bissau region.
• Developed an Aid for Trade database to help the Government better track investments and results.
• Trained 75 participants on electronic document management, project development and implementation, financial software recycling, and women’s economic empowerment in relation to development.
• Analytical work completed focusing on agro-industries, private sector development, trade facilitation, tourism, gender, fisheries and regional integration.