TPSA Releases a Guide to Developing an Investment Promotion Strategy

The prime function of a national investment promotion agency is to develop and implement an effective investment promotion strategy. In order to do that, the agency requires a clear and comprehensive understanding of both the national and international policy contexts and how these affect the country’s potential to attract the desired quality and quantity of foreign direct investment, as set by policy. It also requires the identification of key sectors to target for inward investment.

This guide outlines the 10 key components of an effective investment promotion strategy. Learn more at https://tpsaproject.com/event/tpsa-releases-a-guide-to-developing-an-investment-promotion-stategy/

TPSA Releases a Guide to Attending and Benefiting from International Trade Shows

To get the most from attending a trade show, you need to do your homework and have a detailed strategy. This guide provides important information to help you plan and prepare for international trade show, and help you answer the following questions:

  • Is your company ready to attend an international trade show?
  • What type of trade show should you attend?
  • What are the costs and benefits of attending the trade show?
  • Who from your company should attend the trade show?
  • What should your booth look like?
  • What kind of marketing materials are needed?
  • How should you communicate with contacts made at the show?

Learn more at https://tpsaproject.com/event/tpsa-releases-a-guide-to-attending-and-benefiting-from-international-trade-shows/

Workshop in Takengon Helps Bridge the Gap Between Women-Owned Apparel SMEs and Capital Providers

TPSA, in partnership with the Angel Investment Network Indonesia (ANGIN), held a one-day workshop in Takengon to help bridge the gap between women-owned SMEs and lenders/investors. The event provided relevant information to women entrepreneurs about various types of financial products and services currently offered by funding sources. The event was also an opportunity for government and the private sector to hear directly from the women owners of SMES about what they need financially to improve their businesses. Learn more at https://tpsaproject.com/event/workshop-in-takengon-helps-bridge-the-gap-between-women-owned-apparel-smes-and-capital-providers/

 

 

Workshop in Solo Helps Bridge the Gap Between Women-Owned Apparel SMEs and Capital Providers

TPSA, in partnership with the Angel Investment Network Indonesia (ANGIN), held a one-day workshop in Solo to help bridge the gap between women-owned SMEs and lenders/investors. The event provided relevant information to women entrepreneurs about various types of financial products and services currently offered by funding sources. The event was also an opportunity for government and the private sector to hear directly from the women owners of SMES about what they need financially to improve their businesses. Learn more at https://tpsaproject.com/event/workshop-in-solo-helps-bridge-the-gap-between-women-owned-apparel-smes-and-capital-providers/

 

TPSA Discusses Market Potential in Canada for Indonesian Apparel and Footwear Exports

TPSA’s project partner, the Directorate General of National Export Development of the Ministry of Trade, organized a half-day sharing knowledge forum for SME apparel producers in Bandung. Bandung and its surrounding area is a well-known centre for apparel and textile producers in Indonesia. The forum was aimed at sharing knowledge and skills on strategies for Indonesian apparel firms to successfully export to Canada. Learn more at https://tpsaproject.com/event/tpsa-discusses-market-potential-in-canada-for-indonesian-apparel-and-footwear-exports/

Women in Cooperatives Forum Established

Leaders from 8 Fairtrade-certified women-led cooperatives have, for some time, felt the need to create a forum wherein they could discuss common issues as women in cooperatives and learn from each other. To respond to this need, Fairtrade-NAPP, with the support of TPSA, facilitated a Women in Cooperatives forum on November 29, 2018, in Takengon, Aceh. Learn more at https://tpsaproject.com/event/women-in-cooperatives-form-established/