Home
Cables mirror and Afghan War Diary
Privacy
| Identifier | Subject | Date | Office | Classification | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02ABUJA1214 |
NIGERIA: SUBMISSION FOR 2002 PRESIDENT'S REPORT ON [...] Overview: Nigeria is yet to generate any significant new export activity under AGOA. Main reasons for this lack of progress appear to be Nigeria's unfavorable exchange rate and investment climate. Moreover, the Government of Nigeria and USG have been unable to finalize the visa regime that w [...] |
2002-04-17 17:38:00 | Embassy Abuja | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD ECON ELAB EINV PHUM PREL NI AGOA |
| 02ABUJA1810 |
NIGERIA: AN AGOA POWERHOUSE AFTER ALL? [...] Summary. In contrast to the widespread view that Nigeria is ill prepared to benefit from the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), a survey by textile and apparel consultants Jack S. Smith and Heidi Scheller suggests the Nigerian textile and apparel industry could become a primary AGOA b [...] |
2002-06-18 17:11:00 | Embassy Abuja | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV ETRD ECON NI AGOA |
| 02ABUJA2032 |
NIGERIA: KEY ELITES WORK TOGETHER TO OVERCOME AGOA [...] SUMMARY: The Public Affairs Section and the Foreign Commercial Service of the U.S. Mission in Nigeria organized two one-day seminars, June 19-20, in Abuja focusing on the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). The seminars, "AGOA: Participating in Trade," and "Public-Private Partnership fo [...] |
2002-07-08 11:18:00 | Embassy Abuja | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON KPAO OIIP SCUL NI AGOA |
| 02ABUJA2200 |
NIGERIA: KEY ELITES WORK TOGETHER TO [...] SUMMARY: The Public Affairs Section and the Foreign Commercial Service of the U.S. Mission in Nigeria organized two one-day seminars, June 19-20, in Abuja focusing on the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). The seminars, "AGOA: Participating in Trade," and "Public-Private Partnership [...] |
2002-07-24 13:30:00 | Embassy Abuja | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON KPAO OIIP SCUL NI AGOA |
| 02ABUJA2803 |
NIGERIA: AGOA ELIGIBILITY REVIEW [...] In response to Ref A, the following is an update of the information provided previously in Nigeria's AGOA eligibility (Ref B.) PROGRESS TOWARD A MARKET ECONOMY --------------------------------------------- --------- Item 4.1.1A: The GON continues to make incremental progress toward es [...] |
2002-10-07 16:49:00 | Embassy Abuja | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD PGOV NI AGOA |
| 03ABUJA2184 |
IMPROVING THE ENVIRONMENT FOR AMERICAN INVESTMENT [...] The Embassy, including FCS, proposes that the Department of Commerce consider Instituting a program to improve the climate for American private investment in Nigerian industries that would export to the U.S. under AGOA. Such a program would seek to create partnerships between individual Niger [...] |
2003-12-19 11:32:00 | Embassy Abuja | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | BEXP BTIO EINV NI AGOA |
| 03ABUJA2231 |
NIGERIA: SPECIAL ASSISTANT EZEKWESILI'S [...] (C) Summary: President Obasanjo's Senior Special Assistant and Head of the Budget Monitoring and Price Intelligence Unit, Oby Ezekwesili, told us December 23 that she thought her transparency presentation at the AGOA Forum was important because it put the anti-corruption issue into the trade [...] |
2003-12-31 07:59:00 | Embassy Abuja | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KCOR ETRD NI AGOA |
| 03ABUJA680 |
NIGERIA: SUBMISSION FOR 2003 PRESIDENT'S [...] The following paragraphs provide information on Nigeria for use in the President's 2003 report to Congress on AGOA, as requested in Reftel, in the following areas: --AGOA Trade and Investment --Progress Toward a Market-Based Economy --Political Pluralism and The Rule of Law --Poverty Reducti [...] |
2003-04-14 16:34:00 | Embassy Abuja | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD ECON EINV ELAB PHUM PREL NI AGOA |
| 03LAGOS2023 |
NIGERIA: AGOA ELIGIBILITY REVIEW [...] (U) In response to Ref A, U.S. Mission Nigeria is pleased to provide the following update to the 2002 AGOA eligibility review (Ref B). Nigeria's progress toward fulfilling AGOA eligibility requirements has been slow and fitful, but progress continues. Post recommends that Nigeria remain elig [...] |
2003-09-26 16:05:00 | Consulate Lagos | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD ECON ELAB PREL PGOV NI AGOA |
| 03MBABANE147 |
THE JET SAGA: IS AN END IN SIGHT? [...] SUMMARY: A SELECT COMMITTEE OF PARLIAMENT HAS CONCLUDED THAT THE PRIME MINISTER AND THREE OTHER CABINET MINISTERS ACTED ILLEGALLY IN CONTRACTING TO PURCHASE A PRIVATE JET FOR KING MSWATI III AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $72 MILLION USD. THE COMMITTEE'S CHAIR AND ANOTHER COMMITTEE MEMBER TOLD TH [...] |
2003-03-20 06:20:00 | Embassy Mbabane | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PHUM AGOA WZ |
| 04ABUJA290 |
NIGERIA: SUBMISSION FOR 2004 PRESIDENT'S REPORT ON [...] (U) Per ref A, Post provides the following update to the 2003 President's Report on AGOA. ------------------------- AGOA Trade and Investment ------------------------- 2. (U) Nigeria has not capitalized on African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) benefits to a discernible degree. Niger [...] |
2004-02-23 05:16:00 | Embassy Abuja | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD EINV ELAB ECON PREL NI AGOA USTR |
| 04ACCRA1234 |
GHANA; RESPONSE TO UPDATE ON AGOA III [...] (C) Post expects that the economic impact of ending the AGOA third country fabric provision (Ref A) would be limited, given Ghana's (and the region's) minor apparel exports under AGOA, However, the textile and apparel sector in Ghana (and the region) would be devastated, so individual companies [...] |
2004-06-10 13:37:00 | Embassy Accra | CONFIDENTIAL | ETRD PREL ECON GH WTO AGOA |
| 04ACCRA1837 |
GHANA: AGOA ELIGIBILITY REVIEW UPDATE [...] PER REFTEL, POST SUBMITS THE FOLLOWING UPDATE ON GHANA'S AGOA ELIGIBILITY: 2. BEGIN TEXT, TPSC SUBCOMMITTEE ON AGOA IMPLEMENTATION 2004 COUNTRY ELIGIBILITY RECOMMENDATIONS STATE SUBMISSION Country: GHANA Current AGOA Status: Eligible State recommends continued AGOA eligibility fo [...] |
2004-09-13 15:51:00 | Embassy Accra | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB ETRD PHUM PREL GH AGOA |
| 04KIGALI1208 |
EMBASSY KIGALI PARTICIPATION IN SEVENTH [...] Summary. Post sponsored a booth at the seventh annual Rwandan Trade Fair that showcased Rwandan exports to the United States and provided information on the theme "Global Business Partners." The presentation, the first of its kind to be offered by any diplomatic mission in Rwanda, was well r [...] |
2004-08-20 08:03:00 | Embassy Kigali | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD PREL EAGR KTEX EINV RW AGOA |
| 04KINSHASA1558 |
CONGO-KINSHASA AGOA ELIGIBILITY REVIEW 2004 [...] This cable responds to reftel request for an AGOA eligibility review and update of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). 2. Summary. Since October 2003, the DRC has made progress in almost all areas listed in reftel. The DRC has maintained sound fiscal and monetary policies leading to bro [...] |
2004-08-19 06:47:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED | AGOA EAID ECON ELAB ETRD PGOV PHUM PREL CG |
| 04LAGOS457 |
NIGERIA: AGOA III: INFORMATION ON TEXTILE AND [...] (U) Summary: Nigeria's textile and apparel industry is uncompetitive and in decline, and manufacturers are skeptical about the possibilities of reversing the industry's long downward trend. Nigerian producers are not yet eligible for AGOA textile and apparel benefits, and most believe that AG [...] |
2004-03-02 08:21:00 | Consulate Lagos | UNCLASSIFIED | KTEX ETRD EINV ECON PREL NI AGOA |
| 04LAGOS685 |
NIGERIA: CONTRIBUTIONS FOR TRADE AGREEMENT [...] (U) In response to questions raised in the above- referenced email, Post is pleased to provide the following information: 2. (U) Designated Abuja and Lagos EconOffs have primary responsibility for trade agreement monitoring and compliance. The Mission's commercial counselor and agricultur [...] |
2004-03-29 12:31:00 | Consulate Lagos | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD EINV ECON PREL NI AGOA |
| 04LILONGWE188 |
AGOA III: INFORMATION ON MALAWIAN TEXTILE AND APPAREL [...] THIS CABLE IS IN RESPONSE TO REFTEL REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON TEXTILE AND APPAREL PRODUCTION CAPABILITIES IN AGOA-ELIGIBLE COUNTRIES. TEXTILES -------- 2. THE TEXTILE INDUSTRY IN MALAWI IS SMALL AND UNDERDEVELOPED. THE COUNTRY'S ONLY TEXTILE FACTORY, MAPETO (DWSM) LIMITED (FORMERLY DAV [...] |
2004-03-04 13:53:00 | Embassy Lilongwe | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD EINV KTEX PREL MI AGOA |
| 04LILONGWE849 |
AGOA UPDATE FOR MALAWI [...] (U) SUMMARY: Malawi meets AGOA eligibility requirements for 2004. The GOM continues to liberalize its economy to a market-based model, improve rule of law, remove barriers to trade and investment, reduce poverty through economic policy, combat corruption, and protect worker rights. AGOA benef [...] |
2004-09-01 14:17:00 | Embassy Lilongwe | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD ELAB PREL EFIN PHUM MI AGOA |
| 04MAPUTO1213 |
MOZAMBIQUE REMAINS ELIGIBLE FOR AGOA BENEFITS [...] Mozambique meets the requirements for benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). The Government of the Republic of Mozambique (GRM) continues to make progress in establishing a market-based economy, eliminating barriers to US trade and investment, reducing poverty, promoting [...] |
2004-09-10 10:50:00 | Embassy Maputo | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD PHUM PREL MZ AGOA |
| 04MAPUTO269 |
MOZAMBIQUE: INPUT FOR PRESIDENT'S REPORT ON AGOA [...] AGOA Trade and Investment: Mozambique has had limited success in expanding trade and investment under AGOA, though there remains strong potential to increase exports in several key sectors. Two apparel companies, Mauritian-owned BELITA and Pakistani-owned OMAR, exported apparel products to the [...] |
2004-02-25 15:03:00 | Embassy Maputo | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD MZ AGOA |
| 04MAPUTO294 |
AGOA III: TEXTILE AND APPAREL PRODUCTION [...] Overview: Mozambique's once thriving and highly heterogeneous textile and garment industry experienced steady and significant decline throughout the early 1990s. At its peak, the industry was comprised of 45 facilities, including 19 textile and 26 garment factories, producing a wide range of p [...] |
2004-03-04 09:06:00 | Embassy Maputo | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD KTEX EINV PREL MZ AGOA |
| 04MAPUTO998 |
MOZAMBIQUE CAUTIOUSLY APPROACHES THE PROSPECT OF A [...] (SBU) Summary. Ambassador met with Minister of Industry and Commerce Carlos Morgado on July 22 to follow-up on discussions held between Morgado and USTR officials in Washington in early July on the prospect for a US-Mozambique FTA, as well as to discuss the status of Mozambique's participation [...] |
2004-07-26 16:08:00 | Embassy Maputo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD EAID PREL MZ AGOA MCC TIFA |
| 04PRETORIA3480 |
USITC STUDY ON U.S.-SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAN TRADE AND [...] This cable responds to Reftel A request for post's input for the fifth annual USITC study on AGOA. A. Major developments in host country economic, trade and/or investment policies, or U.S. policies directly affecting host country --------------------------------------------- --------------- [...] |
2004-08-02 07:08:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD EAID XA SF AGOA USTR |
| 04PRETORIA3543 |
USITC STUDY ON U.S.-SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAN TRADE AND [...] This cable provides supplementary information on reftel A that provided post's input for the fifth annual USITC study on AGOA. B. - Developments in major regional groupings (COMESA, EC, ECOWAS, IGAD, SACU, SADC, WAEMU, IOC, and CEMAC) (where applicable) -------------------------------------- [...] |
2004-08-04 14:20:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD EAID XA SF AGOA USTR |
| 04PRETORIA3905 |
MOTOR SALES REMAINED FIRM IN JULY [...] Summary. Domestic demand for automobiles in South Africa grew by 15% year-on-year from July 2003 to July 2004. July sales of 26,631 units represented a 23-year high. Strong consumer confidence is driving the current high sales environment. The stronger rand is also increasing demand for U.S [...] |
2004-08-27 15:02:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD SF AGOA USTR |
| 04PRETORIA4424 |
ADVANCING IPR ENFORCEMENT IN SOUTH AFRICA THROUGH [...] Summary. The Intellectual Property Action Group (IPACT), which includes representatives of U.S. companies, organized two useful workshops on the enforcement of intellectual property rights in South Africa in August and September. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office funded the first worksho [...] |
2004-10-01 13:39:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED | KIPR ETRD SF AGOA USTR |
| 05ABUJA1900 |
NIGERIA AGOA SUBMISSION AND RECOOMENDATION [...] (U) Country: Nigeria Current AGOA Status: Eligible 2. (U) Country Background Summary: Estimated population of 140 million. 2004 GNI was $55.9 billion; 2004 GNI per capita was $390. (World Bank 8/2005 Data) Nigeria completed civilian-run national and state elections in 2003 that were m [...] |
2005-10-05 07:41:00 | Embassy Abuja | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD PHUM NI AGOA |
| 05ABUJA2006 |
NIGERIA ECOWAS COMMON EXTERNAL TARIFF UPDATE [...] Summary: Nigeria appears set to implement the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (CET), before the end of October 2005. The CET would harmonize Nigeria's tariffs with those of other ECOWAS member states, and make Nigeria's trade policies more predictable. Though Nigeria had earlier abolished impor [...] |
2005-10-19 08:18:00 | Embassy Abuja | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD ECIN EINV NI AGOA ECOWAS |
| 05DJIBOUTI194 |
DJIBOUTI'S INPUT FOR 2005 PRESIDENT'S REPORT [...] No summary [...] |
2005-02-27 13:09:00 | Embassy Djibouti | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD PREL DJ AGOA USTR |
| 05GABORONE1454 |
BOTSWANA ANNUAL AGOA ELIGIBILITY UPDATE [...] Post recommends renewal of Botswana's AGOA eligibility status based on its continued compliance with the stipulated criteria. As described below, during the year, Botswana took steps to strengthen its private sector, improve its capacity to combat the financing of terrorism, and prevent child [...] |
2005-10-07 14:26:00 | Embassy Gaborone | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD ECON BC AGOA |
| 05KINSHASA322 |
Congo/B: 2005 AGOA Report [...] The Republic of Congo (Congo/B) leadership is committed to meeting the eligibility requirements of AGOA. See para 3 for Government and Post public diplomacy programs 2. Post's 2005 responses are kept to template outlined in reftel: A) Market Economy/Economic Reform/Elimination of barriers [...] |
2005-02-25 07:58:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD AGOA KPAO CF |
| 05KINSHASA690 |
CONGO/B: AGOA Meetings with Ministers of Commerce [...] Summary. In mid-March consultants from the East and Central Africa Global Competitiveness Hub (ECA Hub) visited Brazzaville to launch the AGOA Add-on Project. Courtesy calls were made on the Ministers of Commerce and of Small and Medium Businesses by the Ambassador and Econ/Cons officer to d [...] |
2005-04-22 09:42:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD ECON CF KNAO AGOA |
| 05LILONGWE175 |
MALAWI UPDATE FOR PRESIDENT'S AGOA REPORT [...] Following is Embassy's update for the President's AGOA Report, as requested in reftel. Embassy has also submitted this update via e-mail to AF/EPS Mary Fleming. 2. Status: AGOA eligible, including for textile and apparel benefits. 3. AGOA Trade and Investment: Malawi's exports under AGO [...] |
2005-02-24 14:43:00 | Embassy Lilongwe | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD EFIN MI AGOA |
| 05LILONGWE177 |
MALAWI LOSES GARMENT MANUFACTURER [...] (U) SUMMARY: Haps Investments, one of Malawi's largest AGOA garment manufacturers, has ceased operations, putting over 2,000 employees out of work. The closure stems from the financial failure of the Taiwanese parent company, which apparently faltered as a result of losses suffered at its ope [...] |
2005-02-25 10:02:00 | Embassy Lilongwe | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ETRD EIND MI AGOA BUD FIN |
| 05LILONGWE596 |
MALAWI LOSES MORE GARMENT JOBS [...] CHIRIMBA GARMENTS COMPANY IN BLANTYRE ANNOUNCED ON JULY 11TH IT IS LAYING OFF OF 860 WORKERS DUE TO A CONTINUED DECLINE IN ORDERS UNDER THE AGOA INITIATIVE. THE TOTAL NUMBER OF WORKERS LAID OFF AT CHIRIMBA SINCE THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR IS 1,500. MANAGEMENT SAYS THAT NUMBER WILL CONTINUE T [...] |
2005-07-12 14:05:00 | Embassy Lilongwe | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD EFIN MI AGOA |
| 05MAPUTO1059 |
LAST AGOA GARMENT EXPORTER IN MOZAMBIQUE TO CLOSE [...] (U) Belita, the only remaining garment factory in Mozambique exporting to the U.S. under AGOA, has announced it will close its operations on September 17. The closure will result in the loss of nearly 600 jobs in the city of Beira, Sofala province. Palmar Group, Belita's parent company located [...] |
2005-08-22 14:26:00 | Embassy Maputo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ETRD EAID EINV MZ AGOA |
| 05MAPUTO1313 |
MOZAMBIQUE - AGOA ELIGIBILITY REPORT FOR 2006 [...] Summary: Mozambique meets the requirements for benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). The Government of the Republic of Mozambique (GRM) continues to make progress in establishing a market-based economy, eliminating barriers to US trade and investment, reducing poverty, [...] |
2005-10-07 10:37:00 | Embassy Maputo | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD ECON MZ AGOA |
| 05MAPUTO275 |
INPUT FOR 2005 PRESIDENT'S REPORT ON AGOA [...] AGOA Trade and Investment: Mozambique made limited progress in expanding trade and investment under AGOA during 2004, but has potential to expand AGOA-related exports next year, particularly in the agriculture and fisheries sectors. There were AGOA success stories in 2004, such as Indian Ocean [...] |
2005-03-01 10:52:00 | Embassy Maputo | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD MZ AGOA |
| 05MAPUTO345 |
2005 AGOA FORUM INPUT [...] No summary [...] |
2005-03-15 14:58:00 | Embassy Maputo | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT ECON ETRD MZ AGOA |
| 05MAPUTO603 |
POTENTIAL AGOA SUCCESS FOR MOZAMBIQUE: 1200 TONS [...] SUMMARY. Indian Ocean Aquaculture (IOA), a multinational-owned and managed shrimp aquaculture firm in Mozambique, estimates that it will export up to 1200 tons of frozen shrimp to the U.S. in 2005. U.S. buyers of Mozambican shrimp include retail chains Tasty Choice and Wal-Mart. With U.S. seaf [...] |
2005-05-12 12:48:00 | Embassy Maputo | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD EINV EFIS MZ AGOA |
| 05MASERU214 |
LESOTHO FACES UP TO ITS DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGES [...] SUMMARY: The Government of Lesotho and the country's private sector held a three-day World Bank-sponsored Private Sector Development Forum from April 6-8, 2005 to identify and map out modalities for eliminating infrastructure, training, administrative and legal impediments to private sector g [...] |
2005-04-26 12:59:00 | Embassy Maseru | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV ETRD LT AGOA |
| 05NAIROBI3072 |
KENYA HOPES TO SAVE AGOA APPAREL GAINS [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Apparel and garment exports to the United States under AGOA have been one of Kenya's few economic bright spots in recent years. However, faced with new competition stemming from the end of the Multi Fiber Agreement, an estimated 11,000-plus jobs have already been lost. The G [...] |
2005-08-01 09:35:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD ECON EAID EINV ELAB PREL TBIO KE AGOA |
| 05NAIROBI3826 |
KENYA RESPONSE - TEXTILES AND APPAREL SECTOR: [...] In response to ref A), Embassy Nairobi offers the following baseline data on Kenya's textile and apparel production and employment. Total Kenyan industrial production in calendar year 2004 was USD 5.616 billion. Total textile and apparel production was USD 304.21 million in year 2004 and US [...] |
2005-09-15 10:56:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | KTEX ECON ETRD KE AGOA |
| 05NAIROBI5184 |
GSP/AGOA LABOR COMPLAINT ON UGANDA [...] (SBU) Summary: Ugandan officials, unions, and some employers are anxious to address the worker rights issues raised in the GSP complaint against Uganda to protect AGOA trade benefits. President Museveni and the Cabinet sent four labor reform bills to Parliament and the GOU referred plant mana [...] |
2005-12-20 03:23:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ELAB AGOA ECON ETRD PHUM PGOV UG |
| 05NAIROBI666 |
KENYA: USITC STUDY ON EXPORT OPPORTUNITIES AND [...] No summary [...] |
2005-02-14 14:07:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD ECON AF KE AGOA |
| 05NDJAMENA1500 |
AGOA ELIGIBILITY REVIEW FOR CHAD [...] Post recommends that Chad continue to be deemed compliant with AGOA eligibility requirements. The government continues to support the Revenue Management Process, and is taking measures to improve the human rights situation, reform the military, and curb corruption. The country also continues [...] |
2005-10-05 11:33:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD PREL ELAB PHUM CD AGOA USTR |
| 05PRETORIA2783 |
SOUTH AFRICAN AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY BENEFITING FROM AGOA [...] Summary. South African automotive exporters appreciate the benefits of duty-free access to the U.S. market under AGOA. Department of Trade and Industry statistics indicate that South African automotive exporters have saved R454.1 million on import duties between 2001 and 2004. BMW was the fi [...] |
2005-07-14 11:55:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD ECON EINV SF AGOA USTR |
| 05PRETORIA852 |
INPUT FOR PRESIDENT'S 2005 REPORT ON AGOA [...] This cable responds to Reftel A request for post's input for the President's 2005 report on AGOA drawing on the template provided. 2. SOUTH AFRICA Market Economy/Economic Reform/Elimination of Barriers to U.S. Trade --------------------------------------------- ------------ The Sout [...] |
2005-02-25 14:29:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD PREL SF AGOA USTR |
| 05PRETORIA922 |
DTI DISCUSSES BEE WITH COMMERCE DAS VINEYARD [...] (SBU) Summary. At a meeting on February 18 with Ms. Polo Radebe, Director of Black Economic Empowerment in the Department of Trade and Industry, Commerce DAS Holly Vineyard expressed U.S. support for the goals of BEE but underlined the need for flexibility in implementing its provisions, par [...] |
2005-03-02 15:09:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD EINV EFIN EMIN SF AGOA USTR |
| 06ABUJA2725 |
AGOA ELIGIBILITY REVIEW - NIGERIA [...] (U) Country: Nigeria Current AGOA Status: Eligible 2. (U) Country Background Summary: Estimated population of 140 million. 2005 GNI was $74.2 billion; 2005 GNI per capita was $560. (World Bank 2006 Data) Nigeria completed civilian-run national and state elections in 2003 that were marr [...] |
2006-10-13 13:37:00 | Embassy Abuja | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD AGOA ECON NI |
| 06ACCRA830 |
GHANA GOVERNMENT FORMALLY REQUESTS TO HOST 2007 [...] Minister for Private Sector Development Kwamena Bartels recently asked Ambassador Bridgewater to transmit to USTR the Ghana government's formal request to host the 2007 AGOA Forum in Accra. Please direct questions/comments to EconOffs Chris Landberg (233-21-775-348, ext. 4253; landbergca@state [...] |
2006-04-11 08:47:00 | Embassy Accra | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD AGOA GH |
| 06ANTANANARIVO1425 |
PRESIDENT OFFERS LITTLE IN RESPONSE TO SEABOARD [...] (C) Ambassador delivered points (Ref A) about Seaboard's investment difficulty in Madagascar to President Ravalomanana December 19. The President interrupted the short demarche to blame the whole problem on Seaboard's Madagascar Director Armando Lopez. He claimed Lopez botched a deal in Angol [...] |
2006-12-20 12:29:00 | Embassy Antananarivo | CONFIDENTIAL | EAGR ETRD KTDB PGOV AGOA MA |
| 06ASMARA847 |
ERITREA: AGOA RESPONSE [...] (SBU) Post point of contact: Pol/Econ Officer Holly Holzer, Tel: 291-1-12-00-04, Fax: 291-1-12-75-84, email: holzerhc@state.gov 2. (SBU) Post's response is keyed to outline provided by AF/EPS. Begin text: Country Background Summary: Eritrea's economic policy continues to be built on a [...] |
2006-10-13 09:17:00 | Embassy Asmara | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AGOA ECON ETRD ER |
| 06BEIJING11755 |
PRC PREMIER TO VISIT 7 AFRICAN NATIONS [...] MFA Assistant Minister He Yafei previewed Premier Wen Jiabao's June 17-24 tour of Egypt, Ghana, the Republic of the Congo, Angola, South Africa, Tanzania and Uganda to reporters. Besides meeting the leaders of each nation, Premier Wen will meet Chinese medical workers, tour an HIV/AIDS preve [...] |
2006-06-09 12:55:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV AGOA ECON EAID CH |
| 06BEIJING14617 |
PRC/AFRICA: WEN JIABAO HIGHLIGHTS PRC INTEREST IN [...] (C) Premier Wen Jiabao's June 17-24 tour of seven African nations provided an opportunity for China to highlight the humanitarian aspects of its engagement in Africa, according to MFA Africa Department Officer Zhang Dianbin. Wen refuted criticism that China engages in neo-colonialism in Africa [...] |
2006-07-12 07:18:00 | Embassy Beijing | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL TBIO AGOA ECON EAID TW CH |
| 06BEIJING22370 |
PRC/AFRICA: AFRICAN HEADS OF STATE HEADING TO [...] (C) More than forty African Heads of State or Government are expected to travel to China for the Beijing Summit of the triennial Forum for China-Africa Cooperation ("The Beijing Summit")(Reftels A and B), November 3-5. Egypt President Mubarak, Nigerian President Obasanjo, South African Preside [...] |
2006-10-23 10:19:00 | Embassy Beijing | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL AGOA ECON EAID CH |
| 06BEIJING22713 |
PRC/AFRICA: MFA BRIEFS PRESS ON UPCOMING FORUM FOR [...] (C) Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Assistant Foreign Minister Zhai Jun and Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) Vice Minister Wei Jianguo briefed the press on October 26 on the Beijing Summit of the triennial Forum for China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), November 3-5 (Refs A-C). VM Wei said China a [...] |
2006-10-26 12:17:00 | Embassy Beijing | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV AGOA ECON EAID CH |
| 06BEIJING22919 |
PRC/AFRICA: CHINA-AFRICA FORUM GOALS: POLITICS, [...] (C) Politics remains the cornerstone of Sino-African relations even though the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC)(Ref A) will tout extensive economic ties, including burgeoning two-way trade and as many as 2,500 bilateral agreements, Chinese scholars have told us. As China increasingly [...] |
2006-10-30 13:01:00 | Embassy Beijing | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV AGOA ECON EAID CH |
| 06BEIJING23169 |
PRC/AFRICA: BEIJING DECKS ITSELF OUT TO WELCOME [...] (C) Beijing is rolling out a dramatic welcome for participants in the November 3-5 Forum on China Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). Bright billboards, signs and installations with an African flavor festoon the city's main street. Authorities have beefed up security and will enforce special rules [...] |
2006-11-01 11:44:00 | Embassy Beijing | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL AGOA ECON EAID CH |
| 06BEIJING23356 |
NOVEMBER 2 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: NORTH KOREA, AFRICA [...] Key Points made at the November 2, 2006 Press Briefing were: -- The resumption of the Six-Party Talks is a positive step towards insuring peace and stability on the North Korean Peninsula. The Talks will resume at the parties' earliest convenience. -- Six African leaders will make state [...] |
2006-11-02 12:10:00 | Embassy Beijing | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL UNSC TBIO KFLU AGOA JA CH KN |
| 06BEIJING23548 |
PRC/AFRICA: PRC SEEKS NEW STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP [...] (C) Representatives from 48 African countries, including 41 Heads of State or Government, converged on Beijing for the November 3-5 Beijing Summit and Third Ministerial of the Forum for China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC)(Ref A). The PRC played up its desire to forge a "new strategic partnership" [...] |
2006-11-06 12:04:00 | Embassy Beijing | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV AGOA ECON EAID CH |
| 06BEIJING23695 |
PRC/AFRICA: BEYOND THE BEIJING SUMMIT TRADE AND [...] (C) China and African countries announced 16 trade deals worth USD 1.9 billion at the conclusion of the Beijing Summit of the Forum for China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC)(Ref A), but contacts tell us that the real number and value of bilateral contracts signed during the Beijing Summit is likely [...] |
2006-11-08 06:55:00 | Embassy Beijing | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV AGOA ECON EAID CH |
| 06BEIJING24004 |
PRC/AFRICA: MUBARAK IN CHINA [...] (C) President Mubarak's November 6-7 State Visit immediately following the Beijing Summit of the Forum for China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC)(Ref A) included separate meetings with President Hu Jintao, Premier Wen Jiabao and National People's Congress (NPC) Chairman Wu Bangguo as well as with ex [...] |
2006-11-22 09:58:00 | Embassy Beijing | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PREL PGOV AGOA ECON EAID EG CH |
| 06BEIJING24348 |
(C) PRC/AFRICA: ETHIOPIA AND ERITREA AT THE [...] (C) President Hu Jintao met with both Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi and Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki during the Beijing Summit of the Forum for China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC)(Ref A), according to MFA contacts, who added that the two African leaders did not meet each other while [...] |
2006-12-06 10:08:00 | Embassy Beijing | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV AGOA ECON EAID CH |
| 06BEIJING7835 |
PRC/AFRICA: PREPARATIONS FOR NOVEMBER CHINA-AFRICA [...] (C) China has invited the heads of state, foreign ministers and commerce ministers of 47 African countries to Beijing for the triennial Forum on China- Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), to be held November 1-5, according to an MFA Deputy Division Director. The MFA is already grappling with the logi [...] |
2006-04-25 10:41:00 | Embassy Beijing | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV AGOA ECON EAID TW CH |
| 06DAKAR1970 |
SUPPORT FOR CONTINUANCE OF AGOA THIRD COUNTRY [...] SUMMARY: The Government of Senegal (GOS) has selected the textile and apparel sector as a strategic growth sector for its Accelerated Growth Strategy. Although Senegalese companies continue to have limited, domestic production of cloth and finished apparel, companies are making noticeable ef [...] |
2006-08-17 08:37:00 | Embassy Dakar | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD AGOA KTEX EINV ECON SG |
| 06DAKAR2116 |
SUPPORT FOR CONTINUANCE OF AGOA THIRD COUNTRY FABRIC [...] Guinea Bissau does not have a commercial textile or apparel manufacturing industry. Consequently, it has not requested a textile visa to take advantage of duty-free exports under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) to the American market. It does, however, have a dynamic new enterpr [...] |
2006-09-05 07:59:00 | Embassy Dakar | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD AGOA KTEX EINV ECON PU |
| 06DAKAR2117 |
SUPPORT FOR CONTINUANCE OF AGOA THIRD COUNTRY FABRIC [...] Guinea Bissau does not have a commercial textile or apparel manufacturing industry. Consequently, it has not requested a textile visa to take advantage of duty-free exports under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) to the American market. It does, however, have a dynamic new enterpr [...] |
2006-09-05 07:59:00 | Embassy Dakar | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD AGOA KTEX EINV ECON PU |
| 06DAKAR2459 |
AGOA ELIGIBILITY REVIEW - GUINEA-BISSAU [...] No summary [...] |
2006-10-12 16:40:00 | Embassy Dakar | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD ECON AGOA PU |
| 06DAKAR2473 |
AGOA ELIGIBILITY REVIEW - SENEGAL [...] No summary [...] |
2006-10-13 12:38:00 | Embassy Dakar | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD ECON PHUM AGOA SG |
| 06DAKAR2571 |
SENEGAL: TEXTILES AND APPAREL SECTOR: UPDATED STATISTICS [...] (U) In response to Ref A request, post provides the following information on Senegal's textile and apparel industry. This expands upon information provided in Ref B. 2. (SBU) Senegal's textile industry produces limited volumes of domestic cloth and finished apparel. Despite being highlig [...] |
2006-10-23 11:33:00 | Embassy Dakar | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD ECON KTEX EINV AGOA SG |
| 06DARESSALAAM1693 |
TANZANIA: ANNUAL AGOA ELIGIBILITY REVIEW [...] Current AGOA Status: Eligible Country Background Summary -------------------------- 2. The population of Tanzania in 2005 was estimated at 38.3 million, up from an estimated 36.6 million in 2004. In 2005, Tanzania's GNI was USD 12.1 billion while GNI per capita was USD 340. From Octob [...] |
2006-10-17 03:55:00 | Embassy Dar Es Salaam | UNCLASSIFIED | AGOA ECON ETRD TZ |
| 06DARESSALAAM1694 |
TANZANIA: ANNUAL AGOA ELIGIBILITY REVIEW [...] Current AGOA Status: Eligible Country Background Summary -------------------------- 2. The population of Tanzania in 2005 was estimated at 38.3 million, up from an estimated 36.6 million in 2004. In 2005, Tanzania's GNI was USD 12.1 billion while GNI per capita was USD 340. From Octob [...] |
2006-10-17 04:00:00 | Embassy Dar Es Salaam | UNCLASSIFIED | AGOA ECON ETRD TZ |
| 06HARARE1242 |
ZIMBABWE NOT COMPLIANT WITH AGOA ELIGIBILITY [...] No summary [...] |
2006-10-12 10:15:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | AGOA ASEC ECON ELAB ETRD PGOV PHUM ZI |
| 06KINSHASA1308 |
AGOA: DRC'S TEXTILE AND APPAREL PRODUCTION CAPABILITIES [...] (U) Post submits the following in response to reftel request for information on textile and apparel production capabilities in the DRC. 2. (U) The DRC's three primary textile facilities are Congo-Tex in Kinshasa, Sotexki in Kisangani, and Sintexkin in Lubumbashi. In total, the DRC produces [...] |
2006-08-18 12:31:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV ETRD KTEX AGOA CG |
| 06KINSHASA392 |
DRC'S INPUT FOR 2006 PRESIDENT'S REPORT ON AGOA [...] (U) Post submits the following in response to reftel A. MARKET-BASED ECONOMY/ECONOMIC REFORM/TRADE BARRIERS --------------------------------------------- ------ 2. (U) The DRC's development of a market-based economy is slowly progressing. The exchange rate has floated freely for three ye [...] |
2006-03-08 16:40:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD AGOA CG |
| 06KUWAIT4547 |
KUWAIT GRANTS COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR GAO (JOB CODE [...] Embassy Kuwait welcomes and grants country clearance for GAO Officials Brian LePore, Joshua Margraf and Jim Melton to transit Kuwait to/from Iraq December 2 to 15, 2006. Post acknowledges that Embassy assistance is not requested. 2. This clearance is not/not valid for entry into Iraq; you m [...] |
2006-12-03 06:01:00 | Embassy Kuwait | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT AGOA OTRA ASEC KU IZ |
| 06LIBREVILLE625 |
AGOA ELIGIBILTY REVIEW - SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE [...] Market-based Economy: a. Major Strengths Identified - - STP is in the early stages of petroleum exploration. - In 2001, the GoSTP formed a Joint Development Zone (JDZ) with the Government of Nigeria. Since then, two bid rounds have been conducted (in 2004 and 2005) and six of nine oil bl [...] |
2006-10-12 09:35:00 | Embassy Libreville | UNCLASSIFIED | AGOA ECON ETRD TP |
| 06LIBREVILLE626 |
AGOA ELIGIBILTY REVIEW - GABON [...] Market-based Economy: a. Major Strengths Identified - - Almost all parastatals have been privatized, including companies in the oil, wood, minerals, water, electricity, and agricultural sectors. - The GoG's revenue increased, primarily due to high oil prices. It used some of this windf [...] |
2006-10-12 09:35:00 | Embassy Libreville | UNCLASSIFIED | AGOA ECON ETRD GB |
| 06NAIROBI2418 |
Uganda Makes Progress on GSP/AGOA Labor Complaint [...] (U) Summary: Regional Labor Attache's second visit to Kampala found encouraging progress on addressing the worker rights issues described in the AFL/CIO petition seeking to revoke Uganda's trade privileges under the General System of Preferences (GSP). Uganda has passed four significant labor [...] |
2006-06-02 10:09:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ELAB AGOA ECON ETRD PHUM PGOV UG |
| 06NAIROBI2419 |
Uganda Makes Progress on GSP/AGOA Labor Complaint [...] (U) Summary: Regional Labor Attache's second visit to Kampala found encouraging progress on addressing the worker rights issues described in the AFL/CIO petition seeking to revoke Uganda's trade privileges under the General System of Preferences (GSP). Uganda has passed four significant labor [...] |
2006-06-02 10:14:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ELAB AGOA ECON ETRD PHUM PGOV UG |
| 06NAIROBI3068 |
Optimistic GOK Budget Focuses on Development, But [...] (SBU) Summary: In an effort to address popular frustration at the slow pace of economic development and poverty reduction, Finance Minister Kimunya's presentation of the GOK's budget for FY 2006-07 stressed social spending and tax relief provisions targeted to assist the poor and vulnerable. [...] |
2006-07-13 13:40:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB AGOA ECON ETRD PHUM PGOV KE |
| 06NAIROBI3582 |
AGOA: REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON TEXTILE AND APPAREL [...] Summary: Kenya's AGOA garment exports to the U.S. fell 8.7% in the first six months of 2006 to $121.4 million, but still represented 73% of Kenya's total exports to the U.S. Non-garment AGOA products pineapple, roses and nuts represent only 2.1% of AGOA imports. Kenya's cotton and textile ind [...] |
2006-08-16 12:54:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | EINV ETRD KTEX AGOA ECON KE |
| 06NAIROBI4330 |
AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES LEGISLATIVE AGENDA AND OTHER ISSUES [...] (C) Summary: Kenyan Vice President Moody Awori, who sets parliament's agenda as leader of the House Business Committee, assured the Ambassador that an anti-money laundering bill and plea bargaining legislation will be passed by this parliament. He also insisted that long pending appointments t [...] |
2006-10-06 06:04:00 | Embassy Nairobi | CONFIDENTIAL | EFIN PGOV PREL KCOR AGOA PTER KE |
| 06NAIROBI4472 |
AGOA ELIGIBILITY REVIEW - KENYA [...] This message responds to ref A's request for updated information pertaining to Kenya's continued eligibility for trade preferences under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). Country: KENYA Current AGOA Status: Eligible Country Background Summary: Population of 33.5 million in 2 [...] |
2006-10-16 13:48:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | AGOA ECON ETRD KE |
| 06PRETORIA3203 |
SOUTH AFRICAN MOTOR INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM WILL BE [...] (U) Summary. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced that the Motor Industry Development Program (MIDP) will be sustained beyond 2012. According to Tshediso Matona, Director General for the Department of Trade and Industry, a post-2012 MIDP would take into account WTO rules with [...] |
2006-08-04 12:08:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD ECON EINV AGOA USTR SF |
| 06PRETORIA964 |
SOUTH AFRICA: INPUT FOR PRESIDENT'S 2006 REPORT ON [...] (U) This cable responds to the request for post input to the President's 2006 Report on AGOA, drawing on instructions provided in Ref A. Market Economy, Economic Reform, and the Elimination of Barriers to U.S. Trade ---------------------------------------- 2. (U) The South African govern [...] |
2006-03-08 14:13:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD ECON PHUM USTR AGOA PREL SF |
| 07ABUJA2108 |
NIGERIA - 2008 AGOA ELIGIBILITY REVIEW [...] (U) Country: Nigeria Current AGOA Status: Eligible 2. (U) Country Background Summary: Estimated population of 140 million. 2005 GNI was $74.2 billion; 2005 GNI per capita was $560 (World Bank 2006 Data). Nigeria continues to struggle to consolidate democracy during handover from civili [...] |
2007-10-02 12:50:00 | Embassy Abuja | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD AGOA ECON NI |
| 07ABUJA441 |
NIGERIA - 2007 PRESIDENT'S REPORT ON AGOA [...] In response to reftel, this cable contains Nigeria's submission for the 2007 President's Report on AGOA. . Market Economy/Economic Reform/Elimination of Trade Barriers --------------------------------------------- -------- . 2. The Nigerian government (GON) is working towards reducing the [...] |
2007-03-08 07:57:00 | Embassy Abuja | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD AGOA ECON NI |
| 07ABUJA451 |
NIGERIA:AGOA SUCCESS STORIES AND REMAINING CHALLENGES [...] Summary. The Nigerian government (GON) has made strides towards using AGOA to diversify its exports and move away from relying on oil production. AGOA incentives are yielding some positive results. Category 9 Certification of folkloric and hand loomed textiles and the recent Turtle Excluder [...] |
2007-03-08 15:25:00 | Embassy Abuja | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD AGOA ECON EAIDNI |
| 07ADDISABABA3036 |
ETHIOPIA AGOA ELIGIBILITY RECOMMENDATION [...] Country: Ethiopia Current Status: Eligible -------------------------- COUNTRY BACKGROUND SUMMARY -------------------------- 2. After a difficult period of socialist dictatorship and civil war, the government of Ethiopia (GOE) in the early 1990s began a transition towards a more open eco [...] |
2007-10-15 08:44:00 | Embassy Addis Ababa | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD AGOA ECON ET |
| 07ADDISABABA773 |
ETHIOPIA: INPUT FOR 2007 PRESIDENT'S REPORT ON AGOA [...] Per reftel, Post is providing information for use in the 2007 President's Report on AGOA. Post is also including information on USG outreach efforts and technical assistance programs aimed at increasing Ethiopia's participation in AGOA. MARKET ECONOMY/ECONOMIC REFORM/ ELIMINATION OF TRADE [...] |
2007-03-14 12:30:00 | Embassy Addis Ababa | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD AGOA PREL PGOV EFIN ET |
| 07ANTANANARIVO160 |
AUSTR Encourages Madagascar to Build on AGOA Success [...] SUMMARY: AUSTR Liser engaged public and private AGOA partners during her February 6-8 visit to Madagascar. While the AGOA third-country extension will boost the apparel sector, Madagascar also shows promise in diversifying exports to the United States. High cost and reduced service in shippi [...] |
2007-02-16 08:39:00 | Embassy Antananarivo | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD AGOA EINV ECON MA |
| 07ANTANANARIVO226 |
AGOA Eligibility Recommendation For Comoros [...] This is an Action Request for the Department - see Paragraph 4. 2. SUMMARY: Democratically-elected President Ahmed Abdallah Sambi has made significant improvements in governance in the Union of the Comoros since taking office in May 2006, despite inadequate resources. His government has [...] |
2007-03-08 05:29:00 | Embassy Antananarivo | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD AGOA ECON CN |
| 07ANTANANARIVO227 |
President's 2007 Report on AGOA - Madagascar [...] Per reftel, Post provides the following input on Madagascar for the President's 2007 Report on AGOA. MARKET ECONOMY/ECONOMIC REFORM/ELIMINATION OF BARRIERS --------------------------------------------- --------- 2. Madagascar continues to implement its program of macro-economic and stru [...] |
2007-03-08 06:56:00 | Embassy Antananarivo | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD AGOA ECON PGOV MA |
| 07ASMARA751 |
ERITREA: AGOA RESPONSE [...] (SBU) Post point of contact: Pol/Econ Officer Holly Holzer, Tel: 291-1-12-00-04, Fax: 291-1-12-75-84, email: holzerhc@state.gov 2. (SBU) Post's response is keyed to outline provided by AF/EPS. Begin text: Country Background Summary: Eritrea's economic policy continues to be built on a [...] |
2007-09-24 15:43:00 | Embassy Asmara | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AGOA ECON ETRD ER |
| 07DAKAR1957 |
SENEGAL'S TEXTILES AND APPAREL PRODUCTION [...] (U) Per reftel request, post provides the following information on Senegal's textile and apparel industry. 2. (U) Senegal is not a significant global producer of textile and apparel products. In 2006, total textile/apparel exports were USD 33.9 million, with exports to the U.S. at less than [...] |
2007-10-01 15:03:00 | Embassy Dakar | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD KTEX ECON EINV AGOA SG |
| 07KINSHASA299 |
DRC'S INPUT FOR 2007 PRESIDENT'S REPORT ON AGOA [...] (U) Post submits the following in response to reftel. Market-Based Economy/Economic Reform/Trade Barriers --------------------------------------------- ------ 2. (U) The DRC's development of a market-based economy is progressing slowly. The exchange rate has floated freely for four years [...] |
2007-03-14 05:43:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD ECON AGOA CG |
| 07MANAMA107 |
SEEKING BAHRAINI SUPPORT FOR SOMALIA [...] No summary [...] |
2007-02-06 13:43:00 | Embassy Manama | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM MOPS AGOA BA SO ROW |
| 07NAIROBI3968 |
Delta Announces New York-Nairobi Service Starting June [...] (U) This is an action request. See para 6. 2. (SBU) Summary: U.S. carrier Delta Airlines has announced plans for Nairobi-New York service via Dakar starting in June 2008. Since Kenya is an FAA Category 2 country, Nairobi passengers, luggage and cargo must be offloaded, checked, and re-load [...] |
2007-10-04 14:42:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAIR AGOA ECON ETRD PTER KE |
| 07NDJAMENA237 |
CHAD: INPUT FOR ANNUAL AGOA REPORT [...] (U) Summary: Per reftel, Embassy provides the following input on Chad for the President,s 2007 Report on AGOA. End Summary --------------------------------------------- --------------- Market Economy/Economic Reform/Elimination of Trade Barriers --------------------------------------------- [...] |
2007-03-15 10:25:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD AGOA ECON CD |
| 08ABUJA1977 |
NIGERIA - 2009 AGOA ELIGIBILITY REVIEW [...] (U) Country: Nigeria Current AGOA Status: Eligible 2. (U) Country Background Summary: Estimated population of 147 million. 2006 GDP was $115.3 billion; 2006 GNI per capita was $620 (World Bank 2008 data). Nigeria continues to struggle to consolidate its fragile democracy following a ci [...] |
2008-10-07 14:37:00 | Embassy Abuja | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD AGOA ECON NI |
| 08ABUJA521 |
NIGERIA Q 2008 PRESIDENT'S REPORT ON AGOA [...] In response to reftel, this cable contains Nigeria's submission for the 2008 President's Report on AGOA. . Market Economy/Economic Reform/Elimination of Trade Barriers --------------------------------------------- -- . 2. A new government headed by Umaru Musa Yar'Adua was sworn in on May [...] |
2008-03-18 15:41:00 | Embassy Abuja | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD AGOA ECON NI |
| 08ADDISABABA615 |
ETHIOPIA INPUT FOR 2008 PRESIDENT'S ANNUAL AGOA REPORT [...] Post submits the following input for the 2008 President's Annual AGOA report: 2. Status: AGOA-eligible, including for textile and apparel benefits. 3. AGOA Trade and Investment: Ethiopia's 2006 exports under AGOA and its GSP provisions were valued at $7.2 million, representing 9 perce [...] |
2008-03-04 14:14:00 | Embassy Addis Ababa | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD AGOA ECON ET |
| 08HARARE203 |
Zimbabwe input for 2008 President's report on AGOA [...] Status: Not eligible, largely for reasons related to political pluralism, economic reform, corruption, rule of law, and human rights. 2. Market Economy/Economic Reform/Elimination of Trade Barriers: The government pays lip service to Marxist economic principles but has increasingly used [...] |
2008-03-14 10:58:00 | Embassy Harare | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD AGOA ZI |
| 08KAMPALA1391 |
UGANDA: 2008 AGOA ELIGIBILITY REVIEW [...] Country: Uganda 2. Current AGOA Status: Eligible 3. Country Background Summary: After two decades of broad-based economic growth and political stability, Uganda is now confronting a range of economic and governance challenges as it tries to sustain and deepen economic growth and deve [...] |
2008-10-16 13:53:00 | Embassy Kampala | UNCLASSIFIED | AGOA ETRD PGOV KCOR EINV ECON UG |
| 08KINSHASA269 |
DRC'S INPUT FOR 2008 PRESIDENT'S REPORT ON AGOA [...] (U) Post submits the following in response to reftel. ------------------ Economic Situation ------------------ 2. (U) The development of a market-based economy in the DRC continues to progress slowly. The Congolese franc (FC) has floated freely since mid-2003 without significant governmen [...] |
2008-03-18 15:50:00 | Embassy Kinshasa | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD ECON AGOA PGOV CG |
| 08NAIROBI1043 |
GSP QUERY; NO CHILD LABOR IN KENYAN CARPET INDUSTRY [...] No summary [...] |
2008-04-18 10:50:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB ETRD AGOA ECON PHUM KE |
| 08NAIROBI2594 |
KENYA TO HOST 2009 AGOA FORUM BETWEEN AUGUST 9-14 [...] This cable is not/not for internet distribution. 2. Please See Action Request - Para 15. 3. Summary. Kenya proposes hosting the 2009 AGOA Forum in Nairobi, between August 9-14. The preferred venue is the Kenyatta International Convention Center (KICC) in downtown Nairobi. Deputy Pri [...] |
2008-11-14 10:04:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC AMGT ECON ETRD AGOA PGOV KE |
| 08NAIROBI2839 |
KENYA -- 2009 AGOA FORUM UPDATE [...] This cable is not/not for internet distribution. 2. Summary. Pending confirmation from the Office of the President, Kenya is now likely to propose hosting the 2009 AGOA Forum in Nairobi during the August 3-7 timeframe versus the originally proposed timeframe of August 9-14. The preferred [...] |
2008-12-18 13:47:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC AMGT ECON ETRD AGOA PGOV PREL KE |
| 08NDJAMENA125 |
Chad input for 2008 Annual AGOA Report [...] Post submits the following input for the 2008 President's Annual AGO report. Paragraphs/topics are organized according to the report templa instructions. --------------------------------------------- -------------------------- Market Economy/Economic Reform/Elimination of Trade Barriers --- [...] |
2008-03-31 09:50:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD AGOA ECON CD |
| 08NDJAMENA137 |
Chad input for 2008 Annual AGOA Report [...] Post submits the following input for the 2008 President's Annual AGOA report. Paragraphs/topics are organized according to the report template and instructions. -------------------------------------- Market Economy /Economic Reform /Elimination of Trade Barriers -------------------------- [...] |
2008-04-04 08:19:00 | Embassy Ndjamena | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD AGOA ECON CD |
| 08OUAGADOUGOU1042 |
WAEMU WANTS THE TRADE AND INVESTMENT AGREEMENT (TIFA) TO [...] Summary: West Africa Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) commerce ministers met November 11-12 in Ouagadougou to discuss the U.S.-WAEMU Trade and Investment Agreement (TIFA). Member States adopted a work plan that would enhance WAEMU members' ability to benefit from African Growth and Opportu [...] |
2008-11-25 16:59:00 | Embassy Ouagadougou | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD ECON EFIN AGOA UV |
| 08PRETORIA2195 |
SOUTH AFRICA INPUT FOR 2009 AGOA ELIGIBILITY REVIEW [...] In response to Ref A, Post provides the following input for the 2009 AGOA eligibility review. -------------------------- Country Background Summary -------------------------- 2. The population of South Africa was 48.7 million in mid-2008. In 2007, South African Gross National Income [...] |
2008-10-06 15:42:00 | Embassy Pretoria | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD AGOA SF |
| 09ABUJA1865 |
NIGERIA - 2010 AGOA ELIGIBILITY REVIEW [...] Country: NIGERIA Current AGOA Status: Eligible 2. Country Background Summary: Estimated population of 151.3 million. 2008 GDP was $212.1 billion; 2008 GNI per capita was $1,160 (World Bank 2009 data). Nigeria continues to struggle to consolidate its fragile democracy following a civili [...] |
2009-10-12 14:40:00 | Embassy Abuja | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD AGOA ECON NI |
| 09ANTANANARIVO229 |
AGOA SHIPMENTS IN SECOND HALF 2008 - MADAGASCAR [...] Summary: Madagascar's AGOA apparel exports in the second half of 2008 were similar to those of the second half of 2007. However, the total amount for 2008 decreased by 3.5 percent compared to 2007. This decreasing trend will likely be stronger in 2009 due to the current political turmoil and to [...] |
2009-03-31 13:21:00 | Embassy Antananarivo | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD AGOA EINV ECON MA |
| 09ANTANANARIVO248 |
MADAGASCAR: A HOBSON'S CHOICE ON AGOA ELIGIBILITY [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Madagascar is an AGOA success story almost without parallel, having created a vibrant garment industry employing around 100,000 workers. AGOA eligibility should be used as a carrot for encouraging early elections and a return to constitutional order. During Madagascar's 2009 eli [...] |
2009-04-03 07:29:00 | Embassy Antananarivo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD EINV ECON AGOA MA |
| 09ANTANANARIVO345 |
AGOA SHIPMENTS IN FIRST QUARTER 2009 - MADAGASCAR [...] SUMMARY: Madagascar's AGOA apparel exports in the first quarter of 2009 increased by 6 percent compared to the same period in 2008. However, this trend will likely be reversed in April and May due to the current political and economic crisis, and the consequent departure of the GAP group, which [...] |
2009-05-14 04:13:00 | Embassy Antananarivo | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD AGOA EINV ECON MA |
| 09ANTANANARIVO494 |
MADAGASCAR: LETTER TO POTUS ON AGOA [...] No summary [...] |
2009-07-02 13:14:00 | Embassy Antananarivo | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD AGOA EINV ECON PREL MA |
| 09ANTANANARIVO512 |
MADAGASCAR: GARMENT MAKERS SHOUT FOR AGOA ASSURANCES AS [...] (SBU) Summary: Madagascar's garment industry is suffering the effects of the political crisis that began in January and is already showing signs of further collapse due to the uncertainty of AGOA renewal at the end of the year. Commercial chambers and businesses have successfully educated memb [...] |
2009-07-09 12:35:00 | Embassy Antananarivo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD AGOA EINV ECON MA |
| 09ANTANANARIVO784 |
MADAGASCAR: AGOA PRODUCTION CONTINUES PENDING ELIGIBILITY [...] (U) SUMMARY: The approximately forty garment factories that are producing clothing in Madagascar for export to the U.S. under the terms of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) have reduced production and workforce by an estimated 15 to 20 percent since the coup last March, but only one [...] |
2009-11-17 13:13:00 | Embassy Antananarivo | UNCLASSIFIED | AGOA ECON EAID EAGR ETRD PHUM MA |
| 09KAMPALA1158 |
UGANDA: 2009 AGOA ELIGIBILITY REVIEW [...] Country: Uganda 2. Current AGOA Status: Eligible 3. Country Background Summary: After two decades of broad-based economic growth and political stability, Uganda is now confronting a range of economic and governance challenges as it tries to sustain and deepen economic growth and deve [...] |
2009-10-07 09:19:00 | Embassy Kampala | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR EAID ECON ENRG ETRD EINV PHUM PGOV AGOA KCOR |
| 09KAMPALA1272 |
UGANDA'S CUT FLOWER INDUSTRY IS WILTING [...] Summary: Uganda's cut flower industry, once seen as a potential engine of economic growth, is suffering a major downturn due to the global financial crisis and domestic challenges. Industry experts are calling for government intervention to revive Uganda's flower industry, as the domestic rip [...] |
2009-11-03 08:52:00 | Embassy Kampala | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV AGOA ETRD EAGR EIND ECON UG |
| 09KAMPALA841 |
UGANDA: AGOA EXPORTS DECLINING [...] Summary: After peaking in 2004, AGOA exports from Uganda to the U.S. have steadily declined. Despite strong government and private sector investment in apparel, fish, and cut flowers, these exports have not made significant penetration into the U.S. market. Meanwhile, overall Ugandan export [...] |
2009-08-04 03:09:00 | Embassy Kampala | UNCLASSIFIED | AGOA ETRD EFIS EIND EINV ECON UG |
| 09LUSAKA539 |
ZAMBIAN DELEGATION TO AGOA FORUM [...] No summary [...] |
2009-07-30 12:48:00 | Embassy Lusaka | UNCLASSIFIED | ETRD PREL AGOA ZA |
| 09NAIROBI1055 |
US-GOK PROGRESS ON AGOA FORUM PREPARATIONS [...] This cable is not/not for internet distribution. 2. Summary: At the May 21 meeting of the AGOA Main Preparatory Committee, the Government of Kenya (GOK) accepted the changes to the US-Africa Ministerial Program as approved by Bureau of African Affairs Assistant Secretary Johnny Carson, an [...] |
2009-05-28 13:36:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC AMGT ECON ETRD AGOA PGOV PREL KE |
| 09NAIROBI1056 |
US-GOK PROGRESS ON AGOA FORUM PREPARATIONS [...] This cable is not/not for internet distribution. 2. Summary: At the May 21 meeting of the AGOA Main Preparatory Committee, the Government of Kenya (GOK) accepted the changes to the US-Africa Ministerial Program as approved by Bureau of African Affairs Assistant Secretary Johnnie Carson, a [...] |
2009-05-28 13:52:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC AMGT ECON ETRD AGOA PGOV PREL KE |
| 09NAIROBI1139 |
KENYA REAFFIRMS AGOA PROGRAM [...] This cable is not/not for internet distribution. 2. Summary: At the June 4 meeting of the AGOA Main Preparatory Committee, the Chair reaffirmed the Government of Kenya's (GOK) commitment to the US-Africa Ministerial Program and strongly discouraged any further changes. The GOK has schedu [...] |
2009-06-09 10:35:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC AMGT ECON ETRD AGOA PGOV PREL KE |
| 09NAIROBI1255 |
NAIROBI REQUESTS RESTRICTED TDY TRAVEL DURING AGOA FORUM [...] This cable is not/not for internet distribution. 2. Nairobi will be on minimize for TDY travel during the period July 20 - August 10, 2009 in the lead-up to and through the AGOA Forum. Between July 20 - August 10, U.S. Mission Nairobi will not be granting country clearances for TDY person [...] |
2009-06-23 08:56:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT OTRA ECON ETRD AGOA KE |
| 09NAIROBI1278 |
KENYA AGOA PREPARATIONS INTENSIFY [...] This cable is not/not for internet distribution. 2. Summary: At the June 18 meeting of the AGOA Main Preparatory Committee, the Government of Kenya (GOK) confirmed there would be no changes to the US-Africa Ministerial Program contrary to the suggested changes of the African diplomatic co [...] |
2009-06-25 15:05:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC AMGT ECON ETRD AGOA PGOV PREL KE |
| 09NAIROBI177 |
2009 AGOA FORUM UPDATE [...] This cable is not/not for internet distribution. 2. Summary. The Government of Kenya (GOK) continues to plan for the upcoming 2009 AGOA Forum scheduled for Nairobi the week of August 3, 2009. The GOK has proposed August 4-6 as the specific dates within that week for the three-day affair. [...] |
2009-02-03 08:03:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC AMGT ECON ETRD AGOA PGOV PREL KE |
| 09NAIROBI2184 |
KENYA: AGOA ELIGIBILITY REVIEW 2010 [...] This cable is not/not for internet distribution. 2. Country: Kenya 3. Current Status: Eligible 4. Country Background Summary: The population of Kenya is 38.6 million (mid 2008 estimate), estimated 2008 GDP is $30.4 billion, and per capita income is $770. An estimated 54% of the [...] |
2009-10-16 08:07:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR EAID ECON ETRD EINV ENRG ELAB AGOA PGOV PREL |
| 09NAIROBI325 |
KENYA CONSIDERS USG PREFERENCE FOR 2009 AGOA FORUM FORMAT [...] This cable is not/not for internet distribution. 2. Summary. After informing Kenya's 2009 AGOA Forum preparatory committee members February 12 that the USG prefers keeping the forum's standing format, rather than moving private sector events to the opening day, August 4, ECON/C soothed di [...] |
2009-02-20 08:59:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC AMGT ECON ETRD AGOA PGOV PREL KE |
| 09NAIROBI372 |
KENYA PROVIDES PROPOSED AGOA FORUM AGENDA; MISSION [...] This cable is not/not for internet distribution. 2. Following receipt of ref B, mission AGOA committee has determined that an interagency visit during the week of March 16 would be difficult to support. Key logistics personnel will be out of Kenya during proposed TDY. Mid-March is also s [...] |
2009-02-26 11:37:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC AMGT ECON ETRD AGOA PGOV PREL KE |
| 09NAIROBI421 |
KENYA PROVIDES FULL THREE-DAY AGOA PROGRAM [...] This cable is not/not for internet distribution. 2. Summary. During the February 26 meeting of the Government of Kenya's (GOK) AGOA Preparatory Committee, the Technical Sub-committee provided a full three-day AGOA Forum program (see para 7 below). It also announced a separate pre-meeting [...] |
2009-03-02 12:23:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC AMGT ECON ETRD AGOA PGOV PREL KE |
| 09NAIROBI49 |
KENYA FORMALLY SETS AUGUST 3-7 AS THE OFFICIAL DATES FOR [...] This cable is not/not for internet distribution. 2. This is an action request for the USG 2009 AGOA Forum interagency preparatory committee. See paragraph 4. 3. By formal diplomatic note dated 8 January 2009, the Kenyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs notified post that "the Government of [...] |
2009-01-09 10:08:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC AMGT ECON ETRD AGOA PGOV PREL KE |
| 09NAIROBI559 |
AGOA FORUM UPDATE: GOK PRESENTS COUNTER THEME, REMAINS [...] This cable is not/not for internet distribution. 2. Summary. During the March 12 meeting of the AGOA Forum Preparatory Meeting, the Government of Kenya (GOK) presented the counter theme, "Realizing the full potential of AGOA through expansion of trade and investment," which it considers a [...] |
2009-03-20 05:37:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC AMGT ECON ETRD AGOA PGOV PREL KE |
| 09NAIROBI619 |
KENYA WILL "SERIOUSLY CONSIDER" NOT INVITING GUINEA AND [...] (SBU) As instructed ref A, Economics Counselor urged the Government of Kenya (GOK) not to invite Guinea and Madagascar to the August 4-6, 2009, AGOA Forum in Nairobi. 2. (SBU) During a March 24 meeting between the senior GOK officials responsible for organizing the forum and a visiting USG [...] |
2009-03-27 08:06:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD ECON AGOA PGOV PREL GV MA KE |
| 09NAIROBI641 |
AUSTR LISER URGES KENYA TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF AGOA [...] (SBU) Summary: Assistant United States Trade Representative Florizelle Liser encouraged Kenyan Trade Minister Amos Kimunya on March 16 to take full advantage of the AGOA framework to seek greater exports to the United States. She also underscored that progress on Kenya's reform agenda is fund [...] |
2009-04-01 09:29:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC EAIR ECON ETEX ETRD AGOA PGOV KCOR KE |
| 09NAIROBI731 |
KENYA WILL NOT INVITE GUINEA AND MADAGASCAR TO AGOA FORUM [...] (SBU) At the conclusion of the Government of Kenya's April 9 AGOA Forum preparatory committee meeting, Economic Counselor reiterated to Ministry of Trade Chief Economist and committee co-chair Richard Sindiga that the United States does not want Guinea and Madagascar invited to the August 4-6, [...] |
2009-04-09 13:33:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD ECON AGOA PGOV PREL GV MA KE |
| 09NAIROBI765 |
AGOA FORUM UPDATE: GOK PRESENTS FINAL DRAFT PROGRAM WITH [...] This is an action message; please see para 10. 2. Summary: During the April 9 meeting of the AGOA Forum Preparatory Meeting, the Government of Kenya (GOK) presented a final draft of the full three-day program. After consulting with embassies of AGOA-eligible countries, the GOK accepted a [...] |
2009-04-16 11:53:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC AMGT ECON ETRD AGOA PGOV PREL KE |
| 09NAIROBI799 |
KENYA REITERATES IT WILL ADHERE TO AU POSITIONS ON GUINEA [...] (SBU) Paul Mdungu, the Kenyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs Africa Division deputy director, reiterated April 21 that Kenya will adhere to all African Union policies on Madagascar and Guinea. Describing our requests (refs A and D) as "reasonable," Mdungu said Kenya fully understands the USG's p [...] |
2009-04-22 13:09:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AORC EAID ETRD AGOA PGOV PREL GV MA KE |
| 09NAIROBI859 |
AGOA FORUM UPDATE: PROGRESS ON CO-CHAIRS AND [...] This cable is not/not for internet distribution. 2. Summary: During the April 23 AGOA Forum Main Preparatory Committee, the Government of Kenya (GOK) presented a revised program - provided by the Kenyan embassy in Washington - with changes to breakout session co-chairs. The GOK, along w [...] |
2009-04-30 14:28:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC AMGT ECON ETRD AGOA PGOV PREL KE |
| 09NAIROBI988 |
AGOA PREPARATIONS MOVE APACE [...] This cable is not/not for internet distribution. 2. Summary: At the May 7 meeting of the AGOA Main Preparatory Committee, the Government of Kenya (GOK) agreed to our request to separate lunch and the ministerial closing on the final day of the forum. The committee agreed with the recomme [...] |
2009-05-15 06:06:00 | Embassy Nairobi | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC AMGT ECON ETRD AGOA PGOV PREL KE |
| 09STATE66009 |
NAIROBI REQUESTS RESTRICTED TDY TRAVEL DURING AGOA FORUM [...] This cable is not/not for internet distribution. 2. Nairobi will be on minimize for TDY travel during the period July 20 - August 10, 2009 in the lead-up to and through the AGOA Forum. Between July 20 - August 10, U.S. Mission Nairobi will not be granting country clearances for TDY person [...] |
2009-06-25 17:15:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT OTRA ECON ETRD AGOA KE |
| 10ANTANANARIVO67 |
MADAGASCAR: STATE OF APPAREL COMPANIES AFTER AGOA [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Since Madagascar's suspension from AGOA on December 23, 2009, newspapers report daily demonstrations of workers protesting lay-offs from garment factories. These demonstrations have been small, mainly peaceful, and not targeted against the U.S. Although only a few companies have [...] |
2010-02-08 12:02:00 | Embassy Antananarivo | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | AGOA ECON EAID ETRD MA |