EPA creates impetus to boost local industries
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
Speaking in Kasane at the signing of the EPA between the European Union (EU) and SADC, commissioner for trade, Cecilia Malmström, said there are some challenges in getting the most out of the agreement that include making legal changes to open markets.
She said this involves lowering tariffs over time, and making changes that will allow people to take advantage of the opportunities that the EPA provides.
President Duma Boko and his government must now hit the ground running to deliver on their promises and meet the high expectations of Batswana. The UDC has pledged to foster a deliberative democracy, where open dialogue and continuous conversations are encouraged. This approach will allow different viewpoints to be heard and strengthen the ideas that shape our nation. The introduction of the long-awaited Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a...