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Abbreviation | IATC |
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Type | Non-governmental trade association |
Purpose | Policy advocacy |
Services | Business promotion, networking, policy reforms |
Key people |
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Website | www |
India Africa Trade Council (IATC) is an Indian non-governmental trade association that provides a platform to enhance business activities between India and Africa.[1]
Background
IATC is an non-profit, trade association. IATC secretariat consist of different sub committees.[2]
IATC was inaugurated in Chennai for building up business relations between India and countries of the African Region. It was Inaugurated by the Additional Secretary (Africa) Ambassador Nagma Mallick (IFS) Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India and the Ambassador of Ethiopia in India Dr Tizita Mulugeta Yimam.[1] India Africa Trade council has 13 Trade offices in Major Metro cities of India to facilitate Indian Businessmen wanting to do Trade in African countries. These offices work directly with embassies in Delhi and bring opportunities to metro cities of Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Indore, Ranchi, Bhubaneshwar, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kochi, Bangalore and Hyderabad. The Council also has independent offices run by Indian businessmen in Accra, Tunis, Rabat, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Botswana, South Africa, Mauritius, Kenya and Zambia.[3][2][4][5]
History
In August 2021, Mr James Rajamani, Group Chief Executive Officer of Kingdom Exim Group, has been sworn into the office of the representative of the India-Africa Trade Council (IATC) Accra region. Jeremiah Quayson has been appointed Director of corporate affairs for West Africa at India Africa trade council and honored lifetime honorary membership of the council.[6][7]
In May 2021, The West African Director, Corporate Affairs of the IATC, Jeremiah Quayson paid a courtesy call on the Member of Parliament (MP) for Yilo Krobo, Albert Nyakotey.[8]
In June 2021, The AfCFTA committee was launched at the Ghana Embassy in New Delhi.[9]
In December 2021, The Ambassador of Sierra Leone to India His Excellency Rashid Sesay was welcomed by Dr. Asif Iqbal , President of IETO and various trade initiatives were discussed including the visit of Multisectoral Indian Delegation to Sierra Leone.[10]
Tunisia
In Feb 2021, India Africa Trade Council established the India Tunisia Business Council.[11][12][13]
Namibia
Namibia Trade office was opened in Chennai under the India Namibia Trade Forum with support from the IATC. The office was inaugurated by the High Commissioner of Namibia in India His Excellency Gabriel Sinimbo and the President of the IATC Dr. Asif Iqbal. The office has been set up by The IATC in collaboration with the India Namibia Trade Forum (INTF).[14][15]
Libya
In June 2021, a cooperation agreement was signed between IETO and the Libya African Business Council in Tunis. The agreement focuses on cooperation in the field of IT, Healthcare and academic institutes.[16][17]
Zimbabwe
An Indian Trade Organisation delegation made up of over 15 investors, led by President Asif Iqbal visited Zimbabwe for investment opportunities. The delegation was facilitated by the Zimbabwe India Trade Council and the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC), the delegation was welcomed by ZIDA Chief Executive. Vishal Nagesh is appointed as the Vice Chairman of the Zimbabwe India Trade Council.[18] The delegation was welcomed by Zimbabwe Miners Federation President Madam H.B. Rushwaya and The Secretary General Mr. M. Mugawu.[19][20][21][22][23]
References
- ^ a b NYOOOZ. "Opening of India Africa Trade Council in India | Chennai NYOOOZ". NYOOOZ. Retrieved 2022-01-11.
- ^ a b Bureau, Our. "India, Africa launch business council to further trade ties". @businessline. Retrieved 2022-01-11.
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- ^ "Ethiopian Ambassador, Indian Offiicals India-Africa trade council office". Welcome to Fana Broadcasting Corporate S.C. Retrieved 2022-01-11.
- ^ "Business delegation from south India to tour Africa". The Hindu. Special Correspondent. 2021-01-22. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2022-01-11.
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- ^ Sambou, Raissa (2021-07-29). "Africa: India Africa Trade Council Appoints Chief Executive Officer". allAfrica.com. Retrieved 2022-01-11.
- ^ Ankiilu, Masahudu (2021-05-14). "Ghana: India Africa Trade Council, MP Discuss Investment Opportunities". African Eye Report. Retrieved 2022-01-11.
- ^ "India-African continental free trade area launched on the India-Africa trade Council Platform". ThePrint. 2021-06-18. Retrieved 2022-01-11.
- ^ "Opening Of Sierra Leone Trade Opportunities In India". Hindustan Times. 2021-12-28. Retrieved 2022-01-11.
- ^ Release, ANI Press. "India Tunisia Business Council launched with collaboration of Ministry, Trade and Academia". www.business-standard.com. Retrieved 2022-01-10.
- ^ ANI. "India Tunisia Business Council launched with collaboration of Ministry, Trade and Academia". BW Businessworld. Retrieved 2022-01-10.
- ^ Ismaïla, NDAO Khadidiatou (2020-12-22). "Tunisia, India set up business council to boost latter's presence in Africa". Panafrican News Agency. Retrieved 2022-01-10.
- ^ Bureau, Our. "Namibia mulls direct export of diamonds and semi-precious stones to India". @businessline. Retrieved 2022-01-10.
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has generic name (help) - ^ "T.N. delegation to visit Namibia soon". The Hindu. Special Correspondent. 2021-08-04. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2022-01-10.
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: CS1 maint: others (link) - ^ "Cooperation agreement signed between Libyan African Business Council and Indian Economic Trade Organisation". ThePrint. 2021-07-02. Retrieved 2022-01-10.
- ^ Release, ANI Press. "Cooperation agreement signed between Libyan African Business Council and Indian Economic Trade Organisation". www.business-standard.com. Retrieved 2022-01-10.
- ^ ANI. "Vishal Nagesh appointed vice chairman of Zimbabwe India Trade Council for South India". BW Businessworld. Retrieved 2022-01-10.
- ^ "Zimbabwe: Indian Business Delegation Seeks Opportunities". allAfrica.com. 2021-04-29. Retrieved 2022-01-10.
- ^ Herald, The. "Zim, India business relations go a gear up". The Herald. Retrieved 2022-01-10.
- ^ ANI (2018-11-04). "India, Zimbabwe agree to strengthen existing areas of cooperation". Business Standard India. Retrieved 2022-01-10.
- ^ "INDIAN DELEGATION IN ZIM". Retrieved 2022-01-10.
- ^ "ZMF Meets Zimbabwe Indian Trade Council Delegation". Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF). 2021-05-05. Retrieved 2022-01-10.
Category:Trade associations based in India Category:Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Category:Non-profit organisations based in India Category:Organisations based in Delhi