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Mozambique Trade Mission & Sister Cities Partnership Update
Connect globally. Thrive locally
PresenterLucretia Freeman-Buster, Chief of Business Development
Daniella Djiogan, Project Coordinator
February 25, 2020
Overview
Introduction Trade Mission to Mozambique Sister Cities Partnership Conclusion
Background
Introduction to global initiative – Resulted from an international trade seminar held by the Charles County Economic Development
Department (March 2019) Representatives from the Embassy of Mozambique presented on Mozambique’s value
propositions and business opportunities and were eager to build a relationship with Charles County.
Strategic partners in trade mission preparation:– Maryland Department of commerce’s Office of International Investment and Trade– US Export Assistance Center – US Commercial Service in U.S (Baltimore)– US Commercial Service – U.S Embassy (Mozambique) – Mozambique Embassy (Washington D.C.)– Mayor’s Office in Matola – XCBG International Development Group
Trade Mission to Mozambique(May 4th - May 8th, 2020)
Goal and Objective:
Provide opportunity for our businesses to explore new markets, identify, and promote international cooperation through business and trade - as part of a long-term business expansion strategy.
Formalize Sister City Partnership with City of Matola.
Promote exchanges in youth and higher educational study aboard programs through the establishment and sustain collaboration with educational institutions.
Generate new initiatives to further and nurture the economic, social, and cultural relationships between the communities.
Republic of Mozambique Total population of 30 million Strategic location on the Southeastern
Africa coast with large commercial ports Real GDP growth of approximately 3.3%
annually Import value from U.S. totals $113 million
(2018) Maryland export to Mozambique is valued
at $21 million – Ranked 4th in the U.S Rich in natural resources with major inflow
of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
City of Matola Population of approximately 1.7 million Industrial center of Mozambique Hub for numerous business sectors
Map of Southern Africa
Map of Mozambique
2020 Best Prospects for US Companies
Infrastructure/Construction Oil and Gas Energy –power generation and
renewables Transportation and logistics Information and
Communications Technology (ICT)
Agriculture including equipment and agribusiness value chain
Opportunity for Market Entry
Strong market entry strategy for Charles County Businesses: A local partner Physical establishment (office) Representative(s) Franchising Joint ventures
ParticipantsEDD Staff Darrell Brown, Director, Economic Development Marcia Keith, Deputy Director, Economic Development Lucretia Freeman-Buster, Chief of Business Development, Economic Development
County Officials Reuben B. Collins II, Commissioner President
Strategic Partners Maureen Murphy, Ph.D., President College of Southern Maryland
Businesses 5 confirmed (2 from Charles County) 7 representatives
Businesses (Waiting for final confirmation) 4 pending confirmation 5 representatives
Proposed Agenda from MatolaMay 3th Delegation arrives in Mozambique
May 4th
Charles county meeting with Mayor of Matola city and municipal council Technical meeting and visit to Sister City Partnership signing ceremony venue Business meeting with US Ambassador to Mozambique
May 5th
Sister City Partnership Signing ceremony
Registration National Anthems (United States & Republic of Mozambique) Signing of Partnership Agreement (Mayor of Matola & Commissioner Collins) Exchange of partnership documents (English & Portuguese) Remarks (Commissioner Collins & Mayor of Matola) Keynote Speaker (Secretary of State, Maputo Province) Press Conference B2B Networking
Proposed Agenda from Matola (Cont.)May 5th
Business Forum Activities
Registration Remarks (Mayor of Matola, Ambassador of US to Mozambique, Commissioner Collins) Keynote address (Governor of Maputo) Business Networking & Cultural Entertainment Presentation (Darrell Brown) Business Presentations (Trade mission business participants) Presentations (Business and Partnership opportunities in Mozambique by Matola City
Municipal Council) Presentation (Representatives of Matola Business community) Q&A Tour of Exhibitions Business to Business (B2B) meetings
Proposed Agenda from Matola (Cont.)May 6th
Company visits to following companies:
Cement Factory; Coca-Cola; Mozal / Beluluane Industrial Park; Heineken / CDM Beer Companies; Maluana Science and Technology Park;
May 7th
Tour to Ecological Park and Beach sites:
Tour to Maputo Special Reserve; Tour to Ponta do Ouro Beach /Macaneta Beach
May 8th
Visit to the U.S Embassy
Presentation (Projects and Contract opportunities in Mozambique)
Estimated Travel Expense
Airlines Expense – Average flight expense range from $950 -
$1,750.00 (Round Trip/person) Please note that prices are subject to change
Hotel Accommodation – Average hotel price 3.5 – 4 stars $140.00 per
night – Average 7 nights $980.00
Meals – Some meals will be provided during
scheduled events. However, you would want to factor in cost for meals and misc. expenses. See chart for M&IE rates.
Per Diem (See chart for Per diem rates)
Total Estimated cost of trip for 5 County staff (hotel, air, meals) = $18,000.00
SISTER CITY ORGANIZATIONAL
STRUCTURE
Purpose
Established by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1956 to strengthen International partnerships and citizen diplomacy between U.S. cities and global communities.
Partnership/Program Exchange
– Business and Trade – Community Development – Youth and Education– Arts and Culture
Charles County Sister Cities
Matola, Mozambique Jogeva, Estonia Walldorf, Germany
Organization Structure
Sister Cities International relationship are often managed as an independent entity by one of the following:
Municipal Government
501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization
Local Institutions Cultural Center, University/College, Chamber of Commerce, etc.
Next StepNeed to determine today if the Board of Commissioners want us to move forward with the Mozambique trade mission. If not, we must start to reverse the progress immediately and notify businesses and strategic partners.
Reason for potential delay of the trade mission: Coronavirus Business Dropout
QUESTIONS?
Presented By:
Charles County GovernmentEconomic Development Department
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