This is a relatively new program (established in 2009) under the review and recommendation of the functions of the Business and Cooperatives Development Division (BCD).
The changing environment in the world’s global economy (internal and external forces) had gauged the division to establish and engage in an R&D program. The conduit mechanism of research studies into areas of existing resources such as land, mobilization of commerce, agriculture, fisheries, forestry, minerals, infrastructure, and other industries within the public, private sector and the communities is seen as a great potential for research.
Learn more about external trade from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.