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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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