Caribbean Export and Business Support Organizations

BSO Success Highlights

Immediate outcomes for beneficiaries included increased familiarity with data sources such as International Trade Centre (ITC) tools Trade Map, Market Access Map, and Standards Map; the Centre for Promotion of Imports from Developing Countries (CBI) market intelligence platform, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) World Fact Book, and the EU Export Helpdesk. Participants were also able to adequately complete the market brief template, and are currently following up with the Agency for additional assistance in the use of other trade information tools.

Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers’ Association The Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers’ Association (TTMA) was founded in 1956 with the specific purpose of promoting the local manufacturing industry. The Association promotes, encourages, and assists the growth and development of manufacturing industries in Trinidad and Tobago. The TTMA also acts as a representative for industries in dealing with Government and in the monitoring of legislation affecting manufacturers. The Association is responsible for the generation ofmarket expansion both regionally and internationally through the mounting of local, regional and international trade fairs, exhibitions and foreign trade missions. TTMA also focuses on assisting local manufacturers in the maintenance of required standards of safety, labour relations, wages and benefits, communications, public relations, and advertising. Moreover, the Association provides assistance in the field of securing markets for both raw materials and finished products as well as in the sourcing of investment partners for members. Under the 10th EDF, Caribbean Export has provided support TTMA for the hosting of the Trade and Investment Convention (TIC). The multi-sectoral tradeshow brings together local, regional,

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