Algeria Pic
WTO Section of the 2004 Annual Report of the President - US Department of State
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2003
1111--06/17/03 Hearing on International Treaty Agreements (POPS, PIC, Albacore Tuna, South Pacific Tuna Access, and Polar Bear); John F. Turner, Assistant Secretary; Testimony before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee; Washington, DC ... [Read More]
Mali
Companies from Japan, Australia, Canada, and South Africa have made significant investments in the mining sector. France, Germany, and China have made significant investments in the manufacturing and food processing sectors. Foreign direct investment in Mali in the manufacturing industry sector was estimated at USD 2.3 million in 1994, USD 5 million in 1995, USD 8 million in 1996, and USD 15 million in 1997. Investment slowed in 1998, 1999 and 2000 because of legislative and municipal elections and the shortage of electric power and the high cost of energy in 2000. Investment picked up again in 2001, mostly in relation to the African soccer championship that took place in Mali in February/March 2002. In 2002/2003, more investment was made, especially in the textile, housing and agro-business sectors. In 2004, South African Investors teaming up with other foreign investors have pledged to invest about USD 100 million in agro-business. ... [Read More]
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