We are the first point of contact for foreign importers, local exporters and investors wishing to take advantage of the unlimited business potential in Cape Town and the Western Cape. Wesgro works closely with key players including the South African Government, Business, Labour, the City of Cape Town, District Municipalities and rural local authorities.
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Wesgro is a Schedule 3C Public Entity as defined in the Public Finance Management Act 1999 (Act 1 of 1999), as amended. The Western Cape Investment and Trade Promotion Agency Law Act 3 of 1996 as amended (the “Act”), is the Provincial Legislation responsible for the establishment of the Western Cape Investment and Trade Promotion Agency (Wesgro). The Directors of Wesgro confirm their commitment to the King II Report on Corporate Governance for South Africa 2002 (the “King Report 2002”). Responsible corporate citizenship and sound governance practices remain one of the top priorities of the Board, its committees and management.
Wesgro provides cutting edge intelligence to exporters and investors which includes information on foreign markets, export opportunities, international regulation of trade and export statistics. We also offer intelligence on the Western Cape’s economy, sectors and related investment opportunities, local business conditions and government regulations.
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Wesgro facilitates trade and investment processes using our insight and experience in international commerce. Our range of services allows for seamless support for business people wanting to invest in the Western Cape as well as for exporters wanting to penetrate international markets.
Wesgro has established strategic relations with selected local, national and international partners. These include industry and business associations, government and other private sector stakeholders. Using our networks, we provide strategic marketing support to publicly launch your investment in the Western Cape and promote your product in the international market.
Our vision is to grow the economy through Trade and Investment opportunities to benefit the people of the Western Cape.
A part of our mandate is to attract and facilitate foreign and domestic direct investment into the Western Cape. We aim to grow exports of products and services of the Western Cape through development of export capability, demand and market access. We also aim to grow exports of products and services of the Western Cape through development of export capability, demand and market access.
Wesgro provides access to the Western Cape community, which includes foreign business networks, political decision makers, government institutions, business and labour organisations.
