Enhancement of Collaboration between Asian Countries and the PTA Bank
Poverty Reduction

I.Basic data

Sector(s):	South-South Cooperation
Title:	Enhancement of Collaboration between Asian countries and the PTA Bank
Donor country /organization:	Asian countries
Other donors / organizations involved:	Quasi - Government Financial Institutions
Beneficiary countries / regions:	COMESA region and countries
Implementing agencies in beneficiary countries / regions:	PTA Bank
Duration:
Starting Date:	January 1999
Project / Program budget:
Finance / Type of cooperation:	shareholding, equity investment, loan and technical assistance

II.Project / program description

Objectives
To enhance positive explanation of the existing investment opportunities.

Activities / contents
1. Subscribing to PTA Bank
2. Availing lines of credit
3. Direct equity investment
4. Provision of loan capital
5. Technical assistance
6. Supply of technology
Expected outcomes / impacts
Enhance the overall development of COMESA member states
Features in line with the Agenda for Action
Encourage foreign direct investment in Africa

III.Contact point:

General Secretariat of the Organization of African Unity/African Economic Community
(OAU/AEC); copy to PTA Bank.

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