Electricity regulators are playing a crucial role in the promotion and development of clean energy investment for economic growth, job creation, electricity trade, and transfer of technical expertise in the SADC region. Trade Hub is supporting the development of a five-year strategic plan for the Regional Energy Regulators Association (RERA) for the period 2013 to 2017, which will outline strategies to help member regulators build policy, human and institutional capacity to lead regulatory reform. Energy Regulators have the potential to create an enabling environment for Independent Power Producers (IPPs) to invest in renewable energy by creating a transparent and predictable renewable energy regulatory framework, among other measures.
The International Commercial Terms (Incoterms) are a series of commercial terms used in international commercial transactions. Each Incoterm refers to a specific type of agreement for the purchase and shipping of goods internationally and are meant reduce or eliminate uncertainties emanating from various interpretations of rules in different countries.
As part of its commitment to roll out 21st century trade facilitation tools in Southern Africa, the Southern Africa Trade Hub facilitated a workshop for MCNet to share Mozambique’s experience in developing a National Single Window (NSW) with their Malawi Counterparts from August 7-9 in Maputo, Mozambique.
As part of its efforts to motivate women entrepreneurs to grow their businesses by entering regional and international export markets, the Trade Hub participated in the 6th Namibia Women’s Summit in Windhoek, Namibia, from August 8-10, 2012. The Trade Hub facilitated sessions on: 1) successful participation in trade events; 2) preparing for the export market; and 3) training needs analysis.
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