Export-led growth crucial for Ireland�s recovery
The International Trade Skillnet has that export-led growth is the only sustainable route to secure long-term prosperity for Ireland’s economy. The comments were made at the launch of Exporting Internationally: A Smarter Business Guide to Certificates of Origin which was funded through the Training Networks Programme, from the National Training Fund through the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment.
Mary Meehan, International Trade Skillnet Network Manager said, “The success of exporters is ever more essential for the Irish economy to grow and prosper in the current economic climate. As a small open economy, our growth and well-being are heavily dependent on our trade performance. To date, Ireland has shown that we are well placed to ‘punch above our weight’ in international markets.”
“As one of the world’s leading exporters per capita, we must not become complacent about the challenges we all face from increased globalisation and international competition. However, given that Ireland’s exports only fell by 1% in 2009, one of the most challenging years our economy has faced, and are forecasted to increase by 2% this year, we are in a good position to continue to punch above our weight,” she said.
“It is against this backdrop that the International Trade Skillnet has launched this practical guide to understanding Certificates of Origin. It can help companies to better understand Certificates of Origin, why they are needed and the steps involved in the authentication process,” Meehan concluded.
Visit www.chambers.ie to download a copy of the guide.
