As part of a high-level Eastern Cape Government delegation led by Premier Oscar Mabuyane, the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) recently joined the strategic work visit to Italy, including engagements with the Malta Freeport Authority and the Maritime Business Forum, aimed at advancing investment, trade, and partnership opportunities within the oceans economy.
The ECDC’s focus during the engagements was on advancing strategic linkages and investment opportunities across key oceans economy sectors, including investment management, business finance, trade promotion, ship repair, marine skills development, bunkering, and aquaculture.
Engagements with key institutions and investment stakeholders created opportunities to explore collaboration with business finance institutions and investment promotion agencies.
With over 800km of coastline, strategically located ports, and a growing maritime ecosystem, the Eastern Cape is well positioned to lead in the oceans economy and international trade.
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