TDAP, NAVTTC and BRSP to strengthen collaboration for export promotion

QUETTA: The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) hosted a high-level consultative meeting in Quetta on November 2, at the conclusion of first edition of WEXNET Quetta.

The meeting was attended by Engr. Qamar-ul-Islam Raja, Chairman, National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC); Dr Nadia Karim Shaw, Executive Director, NAVTTC; Anwar Saleem Kasi, Chairman, Balochistan Rural Support Programme (BRSP); Dr Tahir Rasheed, Chief Executive Officer, BRSP; Zafar Buledi, Secretary, Population Welfare Department, Government of Balochistan, and Sheryar Taj Secretary TDAP.

The discussions focused on strengthening institutional collaboration to promote export-oriented economic activities, technical and vocational skills development, trainings, internships, entrepreneurship, and market linkages, with particular emphasis on creating sustainable economic opportunities for women, youth, and local communities in Balochistan.

Following detailed deliberations, TDAP, NAVTTC and BRSP mutually agreed to establish a collaborative framework for undertaking coordinated interventions aimed at enhancing export potential, developing market-relevant technical skills, supporting local enterprises, and facilitating their integration into national and international value chains.

As a significant outcome of the meeting, it was agreed that to strengthen the capacity of the SME sector for promotion of exports Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) would be formalized between TDAP and NAVTTC, and TDAP and BRSP, respectively. Accordingly Joint seminars and workshops would be conducted and internships programs would be planned.

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