DEXIA launches proposal for Agro-Processing Facility

The Dominica Export Import Agency (DEXIA), today launched the proposal for the development of a multi-purpose Agro-processing facility project.

Speaking at today’s launch, acting Permanent Secretary with responsibility for Business and Export Development Mrs. Margaret Roudette-Baptiste said this is in line with Dominica’s vision to create a resilient Agro-Processing sector.

Mrs. Baptiste said this project was being carried out with assistance from the Caribbean Development Bank and other partners which have been instrumental and supportive in assisting Dominica in pursuit of achieving its development goals.

She added that the comprehensive proposal for the establishment of such a modern facility focuses on creating a resilient, sustainable, gender responsive and social inclusive roadmap geared at augmenting activities in the agro processing sector.