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The Plastics, Printing and Packaging (PPP) cluster is a key manufacturing industry employer and a major value-adding industry sector. The PPP cluster comprises some 330 firms employing approximately 11,000 persons. This country has a strong track record in exporting plastics and packaging materials. Opportunities for growth of this industry exist with product expansion and increased use of up-to-date- technology. These and other industries in the Non-energy Sector are poised for increased economic activity and both foreign and local investment, yielding value-added economic returns, as well as generating employment. Once these industries have attained an acceptable level of self-sustainability, the Ministry will then seek to identify other sectors for targeted development. In addition, in an attempt to provide the framework for domestic enterprises to respond to global challenges and develop an outward-looking orientation, a National Export Strategy is being prepared and implemented in the medium term. In addition to these specific Industry Strategic Plans, the Ministry will continue to focus on developing an enabling environment for business by reviewing and spearheading continuous improvement in those agencies responsible for facilitating business.
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