President Sirleaf at the installation ceremony of the newly elected officers of the Liberia Chamber of Commerce.

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AGOA FORUM 2010   Key Information   Latest from the Chamber

 BACKGROUND
The AGOA Forum for 2010 will be held in two parts. The opening ceremonies and plenary sessions will take place in Washington D.C. on August 2-3.  The second segment of the forum
will take place in Kansas City, Missouri from August 5-6.  August 4 will be a travel day.  Cost of travel to Kansas City will be covered by each country; USG will NOT/NOT pay for travel or accommodations in either city.  However, USG will hold rooms in Kansas City at discounted rates (per diem) at the Marriott Downtown, 200 West 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64105, Phone: 1-816-421-6800. Delegations are requested to contact the hotel directly for
reservations.

Washington D.C.,  August 2-3

The African Growth and Opportunity Act mandates an annual Forum to discuss broad trade topics between Africa and the United States.  Acting upon lessons learned from previous Forums, we have abolished breakout sessions, which, because of their large number, participants saw as diluting their ability to attend the many sessions of interest to them.  This year, the Washington portion will be structured as a series of plenary sessions to allow for more in-depth discussions of issues among Forum attendees.  The discussions will focus on a number of crucial trade and economic issues, including, but not limited to: improving intra-Africa trade; strengthening and expanding US-African trade and investment relations; and Africa’s competiveness in global trade.  Of interest to many Ministers will be discussions on coming changes to USG preference programs.

Kansas City, Missouri, August 5-6

The second part of the Forum in Kansas City (Aug 5-6) will begin with a breakfast meeting and roundtable discussion with attendees and be followed by meetings with American businesses as
well as site visits to local companies.  By hosting participants in the Midwest we seek to revitalize the Forum; enhance the plenaries by allowing meetings and discussions that foster business relationships with African visitors; attract U.S. investors, buyers and exporters to the Sub-Saharan African market; and facilitate movement up the value chain for African products.  Kansas City will not replace any of the three independent Forum events (meetings with government, civil society, and private sector), but build upon them by convening participants from each group together to discuss broader trade opportunities.

 

  

The Liberia Chamber of Commerce is not Government controlled, is non-political and non-profit making. It exists to help its members and further the economic welfare of the country.

The business of the Chamber is governed by a Council of sixteen members, which meets at least once-a-month.

TRADE OPPORTUNITIES IN CHINA

 

Two exciting opportunities are coming up for Liberian businesses to showcase their products and commodities in China.

 

Spaces are limited so if you are interested in participating or would like further information, contact the Ministry of Commerce & Industry on 0762 04538.

 

 

Africa Commodities Exhibition 2010 (ACE)

 

·                A chance for Liberia commodities to be showcased in China at an international event, and for Liberian businesses to network with Chinese buyers, gain entry into the Chinese market and expand their exports to China.

·                The Chinese Government will be providing to Liberian businesses:

·         Free booth (including fittings like furniture)

·         Free publicity and brochure

·         Free customs clearance and transportation of exhibition commodities from warehouse to exhibition hall

·         Assistance with organising promotional activities, and free translators and conference facilities

·         Free tours visiting relevant Chinese product market

·                Large scale buyers, chain supermarkets, and importers and traders will be attending ACE.  

·                The event will be widely publicised in China and will be held in conjunction with the 15th China Yiwu International Commodities Fair. 

·                At the last African Commodities Exhibition, over 200 companies from 20 African countries participated. 

·                Details: 

·         Date: 21 to 25 October 2010

·         Location: Yiwu, China

·         Travel and accommodation: self funding

 

African Products Exhibition Center, Yiwu International Trade Mart

 

·                The Chinese Government is offering the Government of Liberia the opportunity for Liberian businesses to display and promote Liberian commodities and products at a permanent exhibition center.

·                Space is being allocated to Liberian businesses for free.

 

 

 

  
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