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ReelFruit makes the most of U.S. market access to boost exports from Nigeria

The challenge Exporting entails more than merely boosting a nation’s economic expansion; it serves as a bridge to the global arena, introducing countries to fresh concepts, managerial approaches, marketing strategies, and modes of competition. In Nigeria, companies of all sizes face numerous challenges in exporting goods and products. With low-quality packaging, inadequate rail and roads […]

September 1, 2023
Blog | Promoting Trade & Export

USAID’s Trade Hub Facilitates the Sales of Naïmadolls in the U.S. Market

Technical assistance (TA) provided by the USAID West Africa Trade & Investment Hub (Trade Hub) is integral to the recent success of getting toys created by Naïmadolls from Côte d’Ivoire into American homes this holiday season. This woman-led company successfully gaining access to the U.S. market—becoming the first company from Côte d’Ivoire to be listed […]

December 29, 2022
Blog | Promoting Trade & Export

Extending Efforts to Expand Exports for West African Businesses

Trade Hub’s Technical Assistance Reaches Beyond Co-Investment Partners to Support Duty-free Export through AGOA Efforts By Tia Swain, Communication Specialist Business success requires navigating unfamiliar territory while facing constant challenges. In West Africa, the aim of establishing, maintaining, and scaling a business to the level to which international export is not only possible, but sustainable […]

August 31, 2022
Agriculture | News | Promoting Trade & Export

Women Entrepreneurs Export Duty-Free to the U.S. Thanks to Trade Hub support

Across Western Africa, women entrepreneurs often are confronted with challenges to expand their successful small businesses. Despite evidence of strong growth potential, women-owned businesses continue to encounter difficulties accessing finance and support services. They also lack information to expand their businesses beyond traditional markets. As palm oil producer and business owner Tahara Haidara Diallo recalls, […]

September 30, 2020
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