| Organisation |
International Trade and Economic Development Division |
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| Abbreviation |
ITED |
| Parent |
Ministry of Trade & Industry |
| u.r.l. |
http://www.thedti.gov.za/thedti/organisation1b.htm |
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| Country |
South Africa |
| Location |
Pretoria |
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| Management u.r.l. |
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| Sector |
Trade Ministries |
| Organisation Type |
African Government |
| Status |
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| Stated Role |
International Trade and Economic Development Division<P>ITED's purpose is to develop trade and investment links with key economies, globally, and promote economic development, through negotiating preferential trade agreements, supporting a strong, equitable multi trading system and fostering economic integration with the continent within the NEPAD framework. <P> |
| Activities |
ITED will contribute to the realisation of the dti's strategic objectives by: <P>Expanding market access for South Africa's exports and facilitation of investment through free trade agreements, bilateral trade and investment agreements, and the harmonisation of standards and customs <P>Supporting economic development and capacity-building in Africa <P>Safeguarding and promoting South Africa's interests in the rules-based multilateral trade system <P>Ensuring compliance with international non-proliferation treaties <P>Conducting world-class global trade and economic analysis <P>Managing South Africa's tariff regime <P>Building a competent and effective institution to execute ITED's mandate, in cooperation with government, private sector, and civil society stakeholders |
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