The Department of Trade and Industry, (the dti) invites companies to apply to participate in a Trade and Investment Mission to Ghana and Benin from 18–29 August 2014.
 
The Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr Rob Davies says the objective of this mission is to increase trade and investment among South Africa, Ghana and Benin.
 
“This Mission is an ideal platform for South African companies who would like to export value added products and services and for companies who are looking for investment opportunities and joint venture partnerships in the West Africa region. Sectors targeted for the mission are Agro-processing; Infrastructure (rail, road and telecoms); Built environment professionals (consulting engineers, civil engineering contractors, quantity surveying and architects); Energy (Oil, Gas and renewable energy); Mining and Capital Equipment; and  Electro technical (electronics, electrical engineers, ICT and Power),”  said Minister Davies.
 
Davies added that companies will be selected in line with the dti’s Export Marketing and Investment Assistance Scheme (EMIA) requirements.
The approved companies will get a subsistence allowance of R2,300 per day; and an economy class return airfare to a maximum of R17,000.
 
 Companies that are not eligible for EMIA funding are welcome to participate in this mission at their own expense.
 
All companies applying for EMIA funding for this mission need to complete and submit the EMIA application form as well as a one page profile to:
 
Utangamiri- the dti Group House,
EMIA Division
Building A: Ground Floor
77 Meintjies Street
Sunnyside
Pretoria
0002
The closing date for receipt of complete application forms is 18 June 2014.