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<\/a><\/p>\n9 December 2011<\/p>\n
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Eight countries have confirmed participation in the annual trade exhibition in Rubavu District which officially kicks off this Saturday.<\/p>\n
Exhibiters from regional countries like Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and DRC have already arrived while Egypt and Pakistan are setting up their stands to showcase their products.<\/p>\n
In total, 194 companies expected to occupy 224 stands, both local and international, will take part in the ten-day exhibition.<\/p>\n
“We were overwhelmed by the international presence…it is the largest we have registered in provincial exhibitions,” said Nasta Munara, from Tower Link Events, the chief organizers.<\/p>\n
Provincial exhibitions are an initiative of the Private Sector Federation (PSF) to promote and represent the interests of the Rwandan business community.<\/p>\n
Munara said that of all the provinces which have been covered, the Western Province is the most successful going by the sensitization campaign.<\/p>\n
“We expect a very high turnout from residents witnessed by the number of tickets which have already been bought,” Munara added.<\/p>\n
PSF’s initiative of mini-expos is meant to give local companies and cooperatives opportunities to showcase their work, network with foreign exhibitors as they share experience.<\/p>\n
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