COMESA/LLPI Sponsored Export-Oriented SMEs to Participate in the Zambia International Trade Fair (ZITF) 2015
Recognizing the importance of Trade Fairs on creating market linkages and experience sharing in the Region, COMESA/LLPI fully sponsored nine Export-Oriented SMEs involved in the leather sector from five COMESA/LLPI Member States to participate in the Zambia International Trade Fair 2015 that was held during July 1- 7, 2015 in Ndola, Zambia.
Participants were from Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan and Zambia. Participants showcased their respective products and a number of visitors were reaching them to see and appreciate the kind of leather products they are producing.
The Trade Fair allowed them to evaluate themselves how far they are from where they are supposed to be. Apart from meeting other people that need business to business linkages, it also allows them interact each other and share experiences.
The Trade Fair was officially opened by H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta, the President of the Republic of Kenya. Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has said that there is need to open up markets and remove trade barriers to encourage the business community operate within the countries and create employment for the Young People.
