The @EUinSA (through its @EUInvest4SA project) is hosting a media roundtable this morning to present an EU-funded study looking to identify opportunities for greatly increasing trade and investment between SA and the EU. Follow this #thread for these insights! #TEInvest4SA

According to Dr Martin Cameron, one third of SA's global untapped export potential is in the EU market. #TEInvest4SA #SA_EUtalk #TeamEurope

Head of Trade and Economics @EUinSA, @Roberto_EUBXL, points to the high level of diversification of SA trade with the EU. #TEInvest4SA #SA_EUtalk

Executive Major, Cllr Eugene Johnson, welcomes participants to the third and final workshop on export opportunities in the EU, held in Gqeberha today. #TEInvest4SA #SA_EUtalk

Cristina Miranda Gonzalvez of the EU Commission notes that Economic Partnership Agreements between the 🇪🇺 and Africa are proving to deliver significant trade results. @EUinSA #TEInvest4SA #SA_EUtalk #TeamEurope

The 🇪🇺 is the Western Cape's most important market for exports, tourism and FDI, says Wrenelle Stander, CEO of @Wesgro. @EUinSA #TEInvest4SA #SA_EUtalk #TeamEurope

Deputy Head of the EU Delegation to South Africa, Raul de Luzenberger, opening a joint workshop between the 🇪🇺 and @Wesgro on untapped opportunities for exports. @EUinSA #TEInvest4SA #SA_EUtalk #TeamEurope

And that's a wrap! @Roberto_EUBXL summarising a fruitful day's discussion #AfricanTradeRegionalSeminar @EUinSA #TEInvest4SA #SA_EUtalk #TeamEurope

Digital trade should be anchored not on the laws of the jungle and survival of the fittest, but ensuring that it facilitates a good life for all, exhorts Dr Pitso Tsibolane #AfricanTradeRegionalSeminar @EUinSA #TEInvest4SA #SA_EUtalk #TeamEurope

Dr Pitso Tsibolane says it is a myth that digitilisation is inclusive and that benefits will be long-lasting #AfricanTradeRegionalSeminar @EUinSA #TEInvest4SA #SA_EUtalk #TeamEurope

Dr Pitso Tsibolane says digitalisation of trade is not without challenges, can bring about unintended consequences #AfricanTradeRegionalSeminar @EUinSA #TEInvest4SA #SA_EUtalk #TeamEurope

Dr Pitso Tsibolane is exploring digitalisation of trade in Africa and its implications #AfricanTradeRegionalSeminar @EUinSA #TEInvest4SA #SA_EUtalk #TeamEurope

Chloe Teevan of @ECDPM is outlining three areas for collaboration between Africa and 🇪🇺 in digital transformation #AfricanTradeRegionalSeminar @EUinSA #TEInvest4SA #SA_EUtalk #TeamEurope

Africa is at an important moment when it comes to digital policy, says Chloe Teevan of @ECDPM #AfricanTradeRegionalSeminar @EUinSA #TEInvest4SA #SA_EUtalk #TeamEurope

Dr Ogo is exploring how @AfCFTA can contribute to promoting digital trade in Africa #AfricanTradeRegionalSeminar @EUinSA #TEInvest4SA #SA_EUtalk #TeamEurope

Dr Ify Ogo is unpacking cross-border digital trade in Africa #AfricanTradeRegionalSeminar @EUinSA #TEInvest4SA #SA_EUtalk #TeamEurope

Dr. Juanita Maree, CEO of the South African Association of Freight Forwarders is unpacking logistics in 🇿🇦 and its impact on trade and competitiveness #AfricanTradeRegionalSeminar @EUinSA #TEInvest4SA #SA_EUtalk #TeamEurope

Frank Matsaert of @TradeMarkEastA is sharing his experience of what works in growing trade with Africa and what doesn't #AfricanTradeRegionalSeminar @EUinSA #TEInvest4SA #SA_EUtalk #TeamEurope

World Bank study found poor state of infrastructure reduced economic growth by 2 percentage points annually & cut business productivity by up to 40%, says Martin Cameron #AfricanTradeRegionalSeminar @EUinSA #TEInvest4SA #SA_EUtalk #TeamEurope

Only 34% of rural Africans live within 2km of an all-season road, compared to 65% in other developing regions, says Martin Cameron of Trade Research Advisory #AfricanTradeRegionalSeminar @EUinSA #TEInvest4SA #SA_EUtalk #TeamEurope

Martin Cameron of Trade Research Advisory says 🇪🇺needs to enable physical access to Africa if it wants to grow trade with the Continent #AfricanTradeRegionalSeminar @EUinSA #TEInvest4SA #SA_EUtalk #TeamEurope