Catherine G Makokera

Passionate trade, development and economic diplomacy commentator, proud Kiwi & adopted African. Associated with Tutwa Consulting Group & IIT

[Catherine G Makokera @cathgmak]

@KwameOwino @IEAKenya answering the hard questions about regional integration and trade facilitation from our @AustraliaAwards Africa scholars @IITAdelaide

[Catherine G Makokera @cathgmak]

Excited to join @IITAdelaide @AusHCKenya at the @AustraliaAwards Africa course on trade facilitation. Participants from 11 African countries are engaging on trade facilitation in global value chains today @PeterDraper5 @NathanHGray

[Todd McClay @toddmcclaymp]

“I have asked for urgent legal advice in respect of our ‘next move’ Canada still has time to honour its obligations to us in the spirit and substance of the agreement … we back our exporters and we will defend hard-won free trade commitments.”

See: Full Press Release 👇

[Catherine G Makokera @cathgmak]

Celebrating the New Zealand - EU Free Trade Agreement entering into force on 1 May 2024. It has been a pleasure to work with @EUinNZ to support the conclusion and now implementation. Do check out the Guide for European SMEs to the #EUNZFTA https://t.co/UIPaaQnWng

[Catherine G Makokera @cathgmak]

Great atmosphere at the @EUinNZ stand at the #NZAgriculturalShow in Christchurch this week.

[Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @NOIweala]

Good news! New Zealand deposits its acceptance of the Fisheries Subsidies Agreement today! The first member in the Pacific to do so. Sincere thanks to the New Zealand government, Trade Minister @DamienOConnorMP, Ambassador @CKellyNZ and her team for the excellent work in getting this to the finish line! We hope this is just the beginning for the Pacific.

[Catherine G Makokera @cathgmak]

@RG_Humphries @XA_advisors Very useful thanks

[Catherine G Makokera @cathgmak]

@Ticketek_NZ please can someone, anyone respond to my numerous queries about getting a refund for the @ASB_Classic that was cancelled last month. The appalling lack of communication and failure to get any response to my numerous calls and online forms is extremely frustrating.

[European Union in New Zealand @EUinNZ]

Great storytelling and very special wines from @MishasVineyard terraces in @CentralOtago_NZ. New #GeographicalIndications in the making. Impressive to hear about importance given to #Sustainable grown wines.
#eunzfta

[Nathan Hayes @NathanHayesEIU]

Around a third of African countries host national elections next year

[Poorva Karkare @PoorvaKarkare]

As the @_AfricanUnion summit on industrialisation is underway in #Niamey, what are some useful lessons from the existing evidence base when thinking #regionalintegration #industrialisation #Africa? We can think of at least 10 lessons from some of our @ECDPM studies 🧵

[Institute for International Trade @IITAdelaide]

Join us to learn more about the dark arts of rules of origin. How can EU rules of origin be reformed to facilitate trade with Africa? https://t.co/PbKCduT4wY @ax_berger @cathgmak @SanBilal1 @EUTIP_ITN @eaEconomy @afcftapolicyGH

[Lisa Schroeter @lmschroeter]

and here's the link!! https://t.co/dykeYkv3SV

[Dr Anna Jerzewska @AnnaJerzewska]

Interesting updates session on the EU's trade agreements.

@DRedonnet stressing the importance of cooperation and preventative measures. Bilaterally in discussions with FTA partners but also in terms of settling international disputes (WTO) at an early stage.

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[EU Trade 🇪🇺 @Trade_EU]

What role can trade play in an increasingly uncertain world?

Come talk to us, EVP Trade Commissioner @VDombrovskis and members of civil society at our hybrid trade event.

🗓️ 31 October
📍in Prague 🇨🇿🌍or online

Register now: https://t.co/hJxnIEHUGz

[Caroline Lambert @CarolineLTK]

@cathgmak For me the key message is « identity »

[Catherine G Makokera @cathgmak]

Interesting characterization of South Africa and other middle powers as actors of interest and not always principle @RG_Humphries @SanushaNaidu @Roberto_EUBXL

[Bruno Waterfield @BrunoBrussels]

This is quite a blast from Borrell
Needed to be said
https://t.co/8wzw7cXV7P

[Catherine G Makokera @cathgmak]

It is a frank message about the challenges for foreign policy in times of great uncertainty. I was struck by admission of the failure to predict key events as well as the emphasis on communication as a tool of diplomacy @CarolineLTK

[Bruno Waterfield @BrunoBrussels]

This is quite a blast from Borrell
Needed to be said
https://t.co/8wzw7cXV7P

[Catherine G Makokera @cathgmak]

@DunlopBennett @NZinSouthAfrica @MFATNZ Such a wonderful evening of entertainment from Aotearoa and spirit from Mzansi. Thanks for having me! Nga mihi maioha.