cti_newsflash_june_2013 - Confederation of Tanzania Industries

"CTI NEWSFLASHThe Voice of IndustryJUNE, 2013EAC ESTABLISHES A SECTORALCOMMITTEE IN INDUSTRIALISATIONStrong institutions andcoordination mechanisms forindustrial development are key toenable the region build a strongindustrial base and pursue itsindustrialisation goals at all levelsof integration."The EAC regional integration has entered a phase where industrial development isexpected to be the key component of its cooperation agenda. The EAC has alreadyopened up to free movement of capital, labour and services via the coming into forceof the East African Common Market Protocol on 1 st July 2010. The regulatory frameworksto facilitate free trade among Partner States have been put in place.Strong institutions and coordination mechanisms for industrial development are key toenable the region build a strong industrial base and pursue its industrialisation goals at alllevels of integration.However, it has been observed that the productive capacity of the region is characterisedby low intra-regional trade, food insecurity, growing trade imbalance among EAC PartnerStates as well as between EAC and third countries, and the influx of counterfeit productsand an assortment of imported low-tech products which could otherwise be produced in theregion. The export performance of the region, just as in the case of the African continenthas been low. It is intended that the implementation of the EAC Industrialisation Policy andStrategy will address these challenges facing the region and facilitate transformation of theeconomies of the region into middle-income status within 20 years.The EAC-COMESA-SADC Tripartite Free Trade Area (FTA) is currently being negotiated.

TBL-Mwanza Plant, an Overall Winner of ResourceEfficient and Cleaner Production AwardsTBL Mwanza Plant Manager, Richmond Raymondreceiving the overall winner trophy.of the awards.On 28 th June 2013the CleanerProduction Centreof Tanzania (CPCT) heldthe award giving ceremonyin Mwanza that tookplace at the JB BellmontHotel. The Minister ofState, Vice President’sOffice Environment Hon.Terezya Huvisa Luogawas the chief guest in theoccassion. During the event,Tanzania BreweriesLtd - Mwanza Plantemerged an overall winnerThe Cleaner Production Centre of Tanzania has been promoting the introductionand implementation of resource efficient and cleaner production technologies inindustries and other business enterprises within the Lake Victoria Basin under theLake Victoria Environmental Management Project.CPCT offers awards to enterprises and companies which are operating within theLake Victoria basin. The main goal of these awards is to create an incentive andrecognition system within the country for enterprises and businesses to adopt ResourceEfficient and Cleaner Production (RECP) as a way of cutting down their productioncosts, minimizing waste at source and increasing competitiveness.The awards presented were based on the strength of implementation of identifiedRECP measures to address efficient use of energy, water, materials and preventionor minimization of waste at source.The ceremony was attended by guests from the World Bank, EAC Partner States,UNIDO, representatives from the Ministry of Water, Ministry of Industry and Trade,NEMC, among others.In his introductory remarks, the Executive Director of the CPTC, Professor

A cross section of guests duringaward giving ceremonyCleophas C Migiro emphasised on theimportance of industries complying withenvironmental policies. He encouragedindustries and different businesses toadopt the Resource Efficient and CleanerProduction technologies because they arevery helpful in cutting costs of productionin energy, water usage and materialswastage.On his part, the Confederation of TanzaniaIndustries (CTI) Outreach Chairman forLake Zone, Mr. Christopher Gachumamade remarks on behalf of industries. In his speech, the Chairman assured theCentre that members of CTI were aware of the need to comply with environmentalpolicies because the law requires that they need to undertake environmental impactassessments before they start operating their industries. He committed that CTI wouldwork with the Government to ensure that environmental policies are adhered to.In her remarks, Minister Huvisa Luoga reiterated on the need for manufacturers tocomply with the environmental laws with a view to protecting the environment. Shealso said that lives of people living around the lake depend on the lake and thatthere was need to do more to preserve and protect the environment around LakeVictoria.The Overall Corporate Resource Efficient and Cleaner Production (RECP) Award, wasthe prize given to the company with outstanding performance in all categories suchas solid waste management, waste water management, energy efficiency and wateruse management and demonstration of leadership, openness and communicationregarding resource efficient and cleaner production. Other categories were SolidWaste Reduction Award; Waste Water Reduction Award; Energy Efficiency Awardand Water Use Management Award.The list of winners from different categories is tabled below:Category Winner First Runner-Up Second Runner-UpSolid Waste Management Musoma Textiles Mill Ltd Nile Perch Ltd Vicfish LtdWaste Water Management Nyanza Bottling Co. Ltd Serengeti Breweries Ltd Tanzania Breweries LtdWater Use Management Tanzania Breweries Ltd Nyanza Bottling Co Ltd Serengeti Breweries LtdEnergy Management Tanzania Breweries Ltd Nyanza Bottling Co Ltd TANICAAlthough participation was voluntary, many industries participated due to thebenefits attached to the awards, such as high profile publicity, trophies, certificatesand free technical service during 2013. In addition, the Overall Winner will get aFREE Environmental Audit for 2013.

Tanzania – Singapore BusinessForum Ends SuccefullyHE. Dr. Jakaya M. Kikwete, addressing theforum in Singapore.In June, 2013 H.E. Dr.Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete,President of the UnitedRepublic of Tanzania was inSingapore on a State Visitwhere he had an opportunityto attend a business forumthat was organised by theSingapore Business Federation(SBF) in collaboration with theConfederation of TanzaniaIndustries (CTI), TanzaniaInvestment Centre (TIC) and theMinistry of Foreign Affairs andInternational Cooperation.The forum aimed at discussinginvestment opportunitiesavailable in Tanzania andpossibilities of establishment ofbusiness venture partnershipsbetween business people fromthe two countries.The forum that attractedabout 200 participantsCTI Councillor, Mr. Yogesh Manek moving a featured presentationsvote of thanks.from various Governmentagencies including TIC,National Development Corporation (NDC), Export Processing Zones Authority(EPZA), Kigamboni Development Agency and Tanzania Petroleum DevelopmentCorporation (TPDC). It also featured a presentation from the Standard CharteredBank. Participants had the opportunity to network and interact with Tanzaniagovernment and business delegation.Prior to the business forum, roundtable discussions which were graced by H.E.President Jakaya Kikwete and his key government representatives wereheld. The meeting was attended by 19 leading Singapore businessmen from

HE President Kikwete shaking hands with oneof the Tanzanian participants in Singapore.13 companies with existingbusinesses in Tanzania.During the meeting, Tanzaniagovernment officials wereintroduced to Singaporeancompanies with projects inTanzania and received anupdate on their progress,whereas Singaporeancompanies received feedbackon doing business in Tanzaniaand advice from Tanzaniagovernment officials onhow to further develop theirbusinesses.Four Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) were signed amongst Tanzanian andSingaporean entities, demonstrating commitments to deepening existing relationsand highlighting the broad scope of projects available for collaboration.Singapore businesses were appraised on the latest developments and businessopportunities in Tanzania. Both countries’ business communities had the opportunityto interact, build strongerconnections and widen theirnetwork in the respectiveMr. Yogesh Manek shaking hands with HEPresident Kikwete.regions. Singaporeancompanies received insightson doing business in Tanzaniafrom Singapore businessesoperating there, whileTanzania companies wereprovided with Singaporeanperspectives on working withthem, helping both countries’businesses community toforge better understanding ofbusiness relations.

Training & Business OpportunitiesTraining OpportunityThe Embassy of Sweden is pleased to invite suitable candidates from yourorganization to attend an International Training Programme in Strategic BusinessManagement (SBM)The programme is sponsored by the Swedish International Development CooperationAgency (SIDA) and will be held in Sweden. This programme is designed forbusiness leaders from small and medium business who are highly motivated togrow their own business in a suitable way, as well as their country’s economy.SIDA will cover all training costs, ie lectures, literature, documentation, study tour,certain social activities and accommodation. The participant is responsible forcosts incurred for travel to and from Sweden, for passport and visa expensesand for personal expenses. All participants will be covered by a group insurancewhile in Sweden. For details including the brochure and application please visitwww.sipuinternational.seClosing date for the programme is October 11, 2013. Application forms shouldbe submitted to the Embassy of Sweden in Dar es Salaam.Regional Seminar on How to Export to EAC andCOMESANamanco Exim in collaboration with the Institute of Trade Development isorganising a seminar to enhance participants’ capacity to identify export potentialin Agricultural products, Manufacturing products and Services and well as rulesgoverning trade in the EAC and COMESA Markets. The fee is $1,800 perparticipant to cover facilitation fee, training materials, lunches, teas/coffees andcertificate. Participants from outside Kenya will meet their accommodation andtravel expenses. For details and registration please visit www.instituteoftrade.orgDate: 19 th - 23 rd August 2013Place: Nairobi Safari Club, Lilian TowersCountry: Kenya

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