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TRADE CENTRE

LAUNCHING IN 2025

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The FIPA Trade Centre will serve as a platform to expand economic opportunities, including those in agriculture, which is a cornerstone of our economy. The FIPA Trade Centre will facilitate the exchange of knowledge and resources, by assisting business to innovate, increase productivity, and meet global standards. This not only boosts the local economy but also ensures food security and resilience in the face of global challenges. Our goal is to improve the trade prospects of 100,000 people.  

 

By focusing on trade, the FIPA Trade Centre hopes to eventually help producers, and entrepreneurs access new markets, enhance the value of their products, and adopt sustainable practices.

Skill building and Economic Empowerment

  • Role: In partnership with other organizations, we offer workshops, and to help individuals gain valuable skills, particularly in areas like entrepreneurship, and trade-specific expertise.

  • Link to the other three Centres: By boosting financial security and personal empowerment, this directly aids the Family Centre by alleviating financial pressures on families and supports the Mental Health Centre by fostering mental well-being through economic stability. The Centre for Critical Thinking for Leadership (CCTL) benefits as these skills require strategic thinking.

 Market Access and Relationship Building

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  • Role: With partners, help individuals and businesses connect with local and international markets by organizing networking events and partnerships with other organizations.

  • Link with the other three Centres: This function enhances families' ability to find income-generating opportunities, aligning with the Family Centre’s goals. It also helps reduce financial stress, benefiting the Mental Health Centre. The Trade Centre can collaborate with the Centre for Critical Thinking in Leadership to ensure strategic decision-making in market engagements.

Support for Socially Responsible Businesses

  • Role: Encourage the creation and growth of social enterprises that align with the NGO’s mission, focusing on businesses that positively impact society while remaining economically sustainable.

  • Link with the other three Centres: Social enterprises can offer job opportunities and services that support family well-being, tying into the Family Centre. These enterprises can also create mentally supportive workplaces, connecting with the Mental Health Centre. The Centre for Critical Thinking in Leadership will contribute by ensuring these businesses are guided by ethical and thoughtful decision-making.

Innovation and Technology Adoption

  • Role: Promote the use of innovative practices and technologies in trade by providing the necessary resources, training, and support to help businesses stay competitive.

  • Link with the other three Centres: Innovation leads to better job prospects and services that benefit families, linking to the Family Centre. The Mental Health Centre can use technology to enhance mental health services, and the Centre for Critical Thinking in Leadership plays a role in helping people think critically about implementing new technologies.

Advocacy and Policy Shaping

  • Role: Advocate for policies that encourage fair trade, economic justice, and sustainable development, while also engaging in research and policy work to support these goals.

  • Link: Effective advocacy can drive systemic changes that benefit families (supporting the Family Centre), improve societal mental health (aligning with the Mental Health Centre), and promote critical thinking in public policy (supporting the Centre for Critical Thinking in Leadership).

Impact on Other Centres

  • Family Centre: The Trade Centre’s efforts help families achieve greater financial stability, reducing stress and improving family dynamics.

  • Mental Health Centre: By addressing economic challenges and advocating for mentally supportive policies, the Trade Centre strengthens mental health initiatives.

  • Centre for Critical Thinking: in Leadership The Trade Centre encourages practical applications of critical thinking in business, entrepreneurship, and economic policy, enhancing the value of critical thinking education provided by the Centre.

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