South Sudan showcases its domestic products
By Atem John In the first ever exhibition, the government of South Sudan in conjunction with United Nations Development Fund (UNDF), including members of the country’s private sectors on Tuesday opened a four-day exhibition aimed at showcasing its production skills and home-made or manufactured products. The exhibition aims at unveiling opportunities available in the country for both domestic and foreign businesses in order to salvage a plummeting economy and encourage growth. About 200 business companies, among them local manufacturers, showcase varieties of locally made products which include bottled water, alcohol, juice, honey and food snacks, shea butter and cosmetics, iron sheets, detergents and liquid soaps, mattresses, and furniture. The event was attended by business community, senior government officials, members of the diplomatic corps and UN agencies. Speaking at the event, trade minister Dr. Moses Hassen said most of the country’s resources such as gold, timber, skin, hide, gum Africa, coffee […]
