‘ECOWAS TPO Network registers significant strides in past 3 AGMs’

He made the remarks on Tuesday as the Gambia hosted the 4th General Assembly/Annual General Meeting of the Ecowas Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) Network.

The three-day forum ended yesterday, Thursday at Bakadaji Hotel. It was organized by (GiEPA) and brought together delegates from TPOs across the region.

CEO Senghore who also doubles as the Vice President of the Network said that their collaborative efforts have yielded remarkable achievements and success stories.

He said that one of the successes is enhanced Intra-Regional Trade; that the ECOWAS TPO Network has played a pivotal role in enhancing intra-regional trade through various trade promotion activities, capacity-building programs and market access initiatives.

He added that they also facilitated the flow of goods and services across their borders. “This has not only boosted economic activities but also strengthened the economic ties among our member states”.

Through training programs, workshops and exchange visits, he said they have equipped their trade promotion professionals with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively support businesses and drive trade growth.

 According to him, the knowledge exchange within the network has been invaluable in fostering innovation and best practices.

He further said that the ECOWAS TPO Network has successfully advocated for favorable trade policies and regulations that support businesses and reduce trade barriers.

He added that this has attracted Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into the region.

“By showcasing the investment opportunities within our member states and facilitating investor- business linkages, we have attracted significant FDI, contributing to job creation, technology transfer and economic diversification,” he divulged.

He urged members to continue to leverage their collective strengths, enhance collaboration and innovate to meet the evolving needs of their businesses and economies.