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Transcript of 1 EC Private Sector Development and Trade Related Assistance Programmes March 23, 2011.
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EC Private Sector EC Private Sector Development and Development and
Trade Related Trade Related Assistance Assistance
ProgrammesProgrammesMarch 23, 2011
OutlineOutline● National Programmes
National Sugar Adaption Strategy Non-University Tertiary Education Enabling Competitive Business
● Building Competitiveness in the Food and Beverage Sector
● Contact Information
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National Sugar Adaption National Sugar Adaption StrategyStrategy
● Objectives: Diversification; Reducing the impact of
sugar reform.
● Results: Divestment of assets; Retraining and
compensation; Increase food production; Suitable land use.
● Administration: Ministry of Finance Ministry of Food Production
● Funding/Duration €77.144m 2007-2016
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Targeted Beneficiaries:
Former cane farmersSugar workersResidents of the sugar belt
Non-University Tertiary Non-University Tertiary EducationEducation
● Objectives: Develop a sustainable
non-energy economy
● Results: Widening access; Financing system; Managing system; Restructuring the
system.
● Administration: Ministry of Science
Technology and Tertiary Education
● Funding/Duration: €27.3m 2007-2011
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Targeted Beneficiaries:
Non Tertiary Institutions
Enabling Competitive Enabling Competitive BusinessBusiness
● Objectives: Develop a sustainable
non-energy economy.
● Results: Management systems; Improved business
climate; Diversified economy
● Administration: Ministry of Trade and
Industry; Ministry of Labour, Small
and Micro-Enterprise Development.
● Funding/Duration: €16.34m 2011-2016
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Targeted Beneficiaries:
University BSOs Research Institutions
Building Competitiveness in Building Competitiveness in The Food and Beverage Sector The Food and Beverage Sector (BDC)(BDC) • Increasing Market Access
and Export Readiness
Co-ordinate the Industry’s Participation at the Trade Shows
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● Food Safety Awareness Program Conduct Food Safety
Audits
Provide Technical Assistance to manufacturers to upgrade their Food Safety System
Train and Certify persons/companies in HACCP , ISO 22000;2005,PAS220
Building Competitiveness in Building Competitiveness in The Food and Beverage Sector The Food and Beverage Sector ((cont’d)
● Research Development and Innovation Develop a
Commercialization Model
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● Host Seminars 2010-2011 seminars CARIFORUM/EC-EPA-
Opportunities and Challenges
Innovative Marketing & Promotion Strategies
Competitiveness in The Competitiveness in The Food and Beverage Food and Beverage Sector: R&D GrantSector: R&D Grant
● Target group All business types
● Funding/ Criteria $500, 000 Company must be in
existence and operation for at least 2 yrs
Strictly for research and innovation
Funding extends to product prototype
● Administration Business Development
Company
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For More Information:For More Information:
● Ministry of Science, Technology and Tertiary Education: http://www.stte.gov.tt/
● Ministry of Trade and Industry: http://www.tradeind.gov.tt/
● Ministry of Labour, Small and Micro Enterprise Development: http://www.molsmed.gov.tt/
● Ministry of Finance: http://www.finance.gov.tt
● Ministry of Food Production, Land and Marine Affairs: http://www.agriculture.gov.tt/foodproduction
● Business Development Company: http://www.bdc.co.tt
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QuestionsQuestions
THANK YOU!THANK YOU!
ContactsMs. Trudy Lewis
Senior Trade Specialist
Level 14 Nicholas Tower
Tel: 623-2931/4 Ext 2113
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.tradeind.gov.tt
Ms. Krysta Ramrattan
Economist I
Level 14 Nicholas Tower
Tel: 623-2931/4 Ext. 2100
Email: [email protected]
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