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The Council
of Great Lakes Governors is a unique partnership initiated by
the Governors of the Great Lake States. The Council of Great Lakes
Governors Southern Africa Trade Office opened in January 1999
in Johannesburg, South Africa and has since provided assistance
to firms seeking new markets in the southern cone of Africa and
the Indian Ocean islands.
Business
Market Summary
Southern Africa is among the fastest growing export markets for
the US Great Lakes states. South Africa has seen remarkable political
and economic transition since the move to complete democracy in
1994. The rise of the black middle and upper class, not at the
expense but to the overall benefit of the “formerly advantaged”
whites, has made South Africa a world leader in terms of transition
policy and economic development. Mauritius and Botswana are two
regional countries that have been in the top ten in world economic
growth over the past decades. Mauritius has become an entry point
for India as well as other markets. Energy rich Angola and Mozambique
offer unique export opportunities.
The benefits of a relatively transparent business culture, ease
of movement of people and capital, free press, political and economic
freedoms, limited bureaucracy and English as a business language
make southern Africa a choice market for consumer and commercial
goods from around the world. Prospects for the future are bright.
Services
to Companies in the Council of Great Lakes Governors Member States
The Southern Africa Trade Office has grown over the last seven
years and provides a wide range of services to firms from New
York, Ohio and Pennsylvania. This office assists companies from
within our participating states to locate business partners within
southern Africa. Other services include market research and supply
of particular information relating to market entry. Our objective
is to remain flexible to the wealth creation objectives of the
many types of businesses we assist.
Council
of Great Lakes Governors’ Contractor in South Africa
Zurcom International (Pty) Ltd assumed the responsibility of representing
the Council of Great Lakes Governors for purposes of trade facilitation
in January 2005. Offices are based in Centurion, mid-way between
Johannesburg and Pretoria. Our consulting team have a wide range
of top quality experience in international trade facilitation.
Professional assistance and the provision of exceptional service
are part of our services to companies seeking profitable opportunities.
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