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"MADE IN AFRICA - FOR AFRICA" FDA NEWSLETTER
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The AFRICA TRADE CENTRE AND THE FOUNDATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFRICA proudly presents you with the following information that may add value to Africa's development.
We have been busy with some major restructuring to accommodate the financial turmoil worldwide and to fit in with the interesting developments within the AFRICA TRADE CENTRE.
The following profiles may shed some light on what we are doing and where we are going - it makes for some interesting reading.
1.1 THE FOUNDATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFRICA
The Foundation for the Development of Africa has been serving Africa since 1999 and is rated as one of the most proactive Development Organizations serving Africa and has been instrumental in initiating and facilitating a number of development processes and business initiatives throughout Africa.
The primary objective of The Foundation for the Development of Africa is in line with and in response to the NEPAD challenge:
"The African peoples must take up the challenge of mobilizing in support of the implementation of this initiative (NEPAD) by setting up, at all levels, structures for organisation, mobilization and action!" - NEPAD 2001
However, The Foundation for the Development of Africa believes that sustainable development is a process that must start from within and from the bottom-up. The Foundation for the Development of Africa constantly promotes this process.
The Foundation for the Development of Africa's Websites' are 'geared' to facilitate sustainable local economic development (LED) throughout Africa.
"Less Aid - Let's Trade" is a trademark phrase used by The Foundation for the Development of Africa in its facilitation efforts. The proactive approach of this organisation is clearly illustrated in the fact that the various Websites used, by The Foundation for the Development of Africa, to promote business development throughout Africa, are currently ranked on the front page of most international search portals when searching for "business development africa".
A quick test to validate this claim is encouraged - select www.google.com - currently rated as one of the largest 'search portals' in the world - and search for "business development africa" - also try "support africa" or search options like "black business africa"; "made in africa"; "business opportunities africa" ; "investment opportunities africa"; "products services serving africa" !
The following initiatives have formed part of The Foundation for the Development of Africa portfolio - these initiatives are all ranked/rated as number one (or at least on the front page of Google) when searching www.google.com:
1.1.1 UPCOMING EVENTS SERVING AFRICA
1.1.2 SPECIAL PROJECTS SERVING AFRICA
1.1.3 AGRICULTURE SERVING AFRICA
2.1.4 FDA NETWORKING INITIATIVES SERVING AFRICA
2.1.5 CORPORATE SOCIAL INVESTMENT SERVING AFRICA
2.1.6 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES SERVING AFRICA
2.1.7 INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES SERVING AFRICA
2.1.8 FINANCIAL SERVICES SERVING AFRICA
2.1.9 UNDERSTANDING HIV AIDS IN AFRICA
2.1.10 FASHION IN AFRICA
2.1.11 MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS
1.1.12 UNDERSTANDING NEPAD
....and then:
This is the most recent addition to The Foundation for the Development of Africa portfolio!
The vision of this FDA Women Development Programme is to create a worldwide network of dynamic women who add value to Africa's development. The Foundation for the Development Africa will facilitate and showcase projects initiated by women for women on this world-ranked website!
It is further envisioned to deliver a fresh brand of enthusiasm that will inspire women to continue with their creative purpose. Dynamic testimonies will be recorded and documented while women driven projects will receive 'Special Project Serving Africa' status and showcased on the FDA website.
Included in the FDA Women Development Programme is the urgent promotion of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) to ensure understanding and support for this important initiative. Although familiar to some individuals, the majority of our people are unaware of the eight Millennium Development Goals set by the UN (United Nations) in 2000 for implementation by 2015.
The following projects are incorporated within the Women Development Programme:
WOMEN DRIVEN PROJECTS
WOMEN WITH PURPOSE
BRIDGING THE GAP
.....and ultimately:
The I SUPPORT AFRICA campaign promotes support for AFRICA through PPP (Process of Positive Participation) and has been doing so since 2002!
THE FOUNDATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFRICA implemented this initiative to motivate ALL the people of Africa to participate in Africa's well being - there is no doubt that we are realizing that Africa will have to take care of herself.
See the list of names of people committed to supporting Africa in her renewal bid:
LIST OF NAMES PROCLAIMING: "YES! I SUPPORT AFRICA"
All of Africa must take hands and become united in her efforts to implement this important
The I SUPPORT AFRICA campaign promotes and supports an investment climate through positive participation - this will allow for the initiation and implementation of business projects, no matter how insignificant, that would lead to 'job creation' (employment opportunities) that would therefore ultimately stimulate the Africa economy - that would lead to prosperity.
THE FOUNDATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFRICA provides this 'platform' to allow the "you and I" to participate in this development process and to allow the world to showcase products and/or services that will add value to (Africa's) sustainable development!
How then can the "you and I" participate in Africa's well being?
First......
Secondly......
Thirdly......
THE "I SUPPORT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT" INITIATIVE
This initiative, now launched, is intended to serve local communities throughout the continent!
The objective is:
To identify all PRODUCTS AND SERVICES in a given COMMUNITY
To capture these PRODUCTS AND SERVICES on a comprehensive DATABASE
To allow access to these PRODUCTS AND SERVICES via electronic media and other suitable methods
To secure collaboration, in the COMMUNITY, between Local Government; Business; Media; Civil Society; Business Associations; Community Leaders and the Community
To establish and formalize a community driven Co-Operative serving the community
To appoint a Co-Operative Committee to effectively oversee the running of this Co-Operative
To provide the Co-Operative Committee with a comprehensive Operations Manual
To assist the Co-Operative Committee to secure suitable premises' such as Community Centers (Local Government)
To assist the Co-Operative Committee in the appointment of Co-Operative staff
To secure initial funding for the Co-Operative to
To promote the Co-Operative to product producers and service providers with the emphasis on LOCAL producers and LOCAL service providers
To promote the Co-Operative to local retailers and the community
To assist the Co-Operative to identify products that may meet the requirements and quality for EXPORT
To secure markets for these 'export ready' products via the AFRICA TRADE CENTRE
To assist the Co-Operative in the export procedures
The 'PILOT PROJECT' has been 'earmarked' - details will be released soon!
An Africa initiative - solving an African problem!
The AFRICA TRADE CENTRE, Africa's first video-conferencing trading platform, will enable major role players, stakeholders and decision makers, throughout Africa and beyond, to communicate, deliberate and trade through a trusted, dedicated, secure video-conferencing portal. A project with a mandate to unite, enhance and facilitate trade throughout Africa!
AFRICA TRADE CENTRE - HOST CENTERS
Here investors and businesspeople, wanting to trade with various countries within Africa will now have access to a 'one-stop' video-conferencing trade facility. These Africa Trade Centre - Host Center's will be strategically located in a tranquil, secure, luxury environment with access to, via secure video-conferencing facilities, linked to subscribed business enablers including Government Trade Offices; Commercial Attaches; Business Representatives; Business Associations; Accredited Commercial and/or Merchant Banks; Supply Chain Services Providers; Legal Experts or any other accredited service provider serving Africa.
The AFRICA TRADE CENTRE also offers a unique database of PRODUCTS AND SERVICES SERVING AFRICA. This will eventually lead to the largest database of products and services serving Africa - from agriculture to auditors, to chemicals, to engineering and financial services, to textiles and tourism - Basic listings to this database is at no cost - See:
The more 'exposure', a product or a service may require, the more the cost. The cost is thus linked to the level of exposure.
FDA Trading Partners Programme proudly 'showcases' the PROFILES of our FDA TRADING PARTNERS on the world-ranked/rated Websites of The Foundation for the Development of Africa. This 'showcasing' is part of The Foundation for the Development of Africa's effort to promote business development throughout Africa.
Every participant in the FDA Trading Partner Profile Programme receives a dedicated FDA Trading Partner Webpage, within this world-rated website, 'showcasing' the profile; company's logo (if available), the name of the contact person, all relevant contact detail, all relevant detail on expertise or product on offer and any other relevant information on the individual, the company/organisation, the product or the service on offer.
A link to the FDA Trading Partner's own website (if any) is also established.
See FDA Trading Partner - ASSUPOL LIFE from South Africa, being 'showcased' on FDA Trading Partner Profile Programme Website:
The value of this 'showcasing' lies in the ranking/rating of the FDA Trading Partner's Webpage when searching www.google.com for "insurance serving africa" or "financial services africa"
For a display of all our current FDA Trading Partner - See:
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