EU to launch €7 million programme

THE European Union (EU) is set to launch a ₤7 million programme by 2016 that will focus on the private sector, a top official has revealed.

Speaking in an interview with NewsDay recently, EU ambassador to Zimbabwe Phillippe Van Damme said the programme would be formulated in consultation with players in the private sector, Industry and Commerce ministry and Treasury.

“We will launch a ₤7 million programme in consultation with the private sector to help the government upgrade its trade and investment policy and documentation on trade facilitation and regional integration.

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