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07-03-2009, 06:00 PM
Ramesh Chaitoo, Services Trade Specialist with the Caribbean Regional Negotiating Machinery (RNM) says the DR is not taking full advantage of the European Partnership Agreement. In an interview with Listin Diario, Chaitoo called for educating the business sector in the DR to understand the opportunities provided by the EPA. Chaitoo was accompanied by Jonathan Pitts, who is in charge of communications and public affairs at the European Union mission in the DR.
The EU recently hosted a workshop "Services and Investment in the Cariforum-EC Economic Partnership Agreement" with the support of the Center for Export and Investments, the Federation of European Chambers of Commerce and the Department of Foreign Commerce of the Ministry of Industry & Commerce (Dicoex). The European Union and the Federation of European Chambers of Commerce sponsored the event.
Chaitoo says there are significant opportunities in the sectors of tourism and professional services. He mentioned several areas where there are work opportunities for Dominicans in Europe in the fields of accounting, architecture, advertising, entertainment and information technology.
He said the country could receive US$27 million in cooperation assistance this year, but the funds need to be programmed by the authorities. He called on the private sector to be more proactive in securing business with Europe.
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The EU recently hosted a workshop "Services and Investment in the Cariforum-EC Economic Partnership Agreement" with the support of the Center for Export and Investments, the Federation of European Chambers of Commerce and the Department of Foreign Commerce of the Ministry of Industry & Commerce (Dicoex). The European Union and the Federation of European Chambers of Commerce sponsored the event.
Chaitoo says there are significant opportunities in the sectors of tourism and professional services. He mentioned several areas where there are work opportunities for Dominicans in Europe in the fields of accounting, architecture, advertising, entertainment and information technology.
He said the country could receive US$27 million in cooperation assistance this year, but the funds need to be programmed by the authorities. He called on the private sector to be more proactive in securing business with Europe.
More... (http://www.dr1.com/index.html#2)