Export Promotion Council has signed a five year working agreement with the Coast Development Authority, to spur export of commodities in the coastal region. According to chief executive of EPC Peter Biwott, the MOU will enable the two institutions to carry out market research within the coast, and work on regional value chain development of agricultural produce and fish in the region in readiness for export markets. He said the country needs to address the export trade deficit if it is to meet its target of reducing the deficit by 50 per cent by 2030. He said the MOU will address the problem of scarce resources within both public and private sector agencies, including technical and financial shortfalls. In the past month, EPC has signed partnerships with regional development authorities, notably with Kerio Valley Development Authority and have undertaken conducting meetings and training programs with business communities in counties.

Source: The Star June 09, 2017 20:48 UTC