President Ramaphosa welcomed the framework agreement and the summit deliberations as an important step that will bring hope and dignity to unemployed South Africans and bring new energy to the economy alongside the government`s recently announced economic recovery and recovery plan. While the names of framework agreements may vary, such as .B Trade, Investment and Development Agreement (TIDCA) with the South African Customs Union or the United States-Iceland Forum, these agreements all serve as a forum for the United States and other governments to meet and discuss issues of mutual interest, with the aim of improving cooperation and improving trade and investment opportunities. The Trade and Investment Framework Agreements (TWA) provide strategic frameworks and principles for dialogue on trade and investment issues between the United States and other TIFA parties. Constituencies will now implement the agreed measures in their respective sectors and report to the President on an ongoing basis. All actions will be tracked through a monitoring framework and quarterly progress reports will be submitted to the Chair to ensure they have a real impact. „We have risen to the challenge of unemployment by working together as social partners representing all sectors of society and developing solutions in which we share ownership and pride,“ said President Ramaphosa. . USA-Bangladesh TICFA USA -Central Asia TIFA (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan) The jobs summit was an important milestone set by President Cyril Ramaphosa in his 2018 State of the Union address to alleviate the serious unemployment problem facing the country. „The nation looks forward to our swift and sustained implementation of this historic agreement, which will bring new hope to our country and our partners in the global community.“ TIFA councils usually meet at least once a year at a high level of government. The Presidential Employment Summit, under the auspices of the National Council for Economic Development and Labour (NEDLAC), presented a historic framework agreement consisting of effective measures to promote job creation, job preservation and economic growth.

The agreement creates around 275,000 jobs per year. USA-Tunisia TIFA USA-Turkey TIFA (English) USA-Turkey TIFA UNITED STATES-Turkey TIFA United States – Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) TIFA. Framework Agreement between the United States and the GCC on Trade, Economy, Investment, and Technical Cooperation. The Framework Agreement is the culmination of a joint effort to explore solutions for the creation and maintenance of jobs, in particular for young people. Rigorous negotiations and alignment of efforts have led to real commitments from all sectors. United States – Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) TIFA. President Ramaphosa expressed his gratitude for the spirit and content that characterized the preparations for the Summit, as well as for the positive and widespread interest of young South Africans who will benefit from the outcomes of the Summit. . The United States and our TIFA partners consult on a variety of trade and investment issues.

Topics for consultation and possible cooperation include issues of market access, labour, environment, protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights and, where appropriate, capacity building. The TIFA Protocol on Trade and Environment between the United States and Uruguay NEDLAC constituencies signed the historic Framework Agreement, which includes practical measures such that the social partners – government, economy, workers and community – have made a firm commitment to strengthen the „Buy South African“ campaign. This will motivate the government, the private sector and individuals to buy Products made in South Africa that will increase domestic demand and thus promote job creation. United States – West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) TiFA Questions:Khusela Diko – SpeakerCells: 072 854 5707. The United States has TFA with countries at different stages of development, as well as trade and investment interests. The Presidential Employment Summit, held on 4-5 October 2018 at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg, brought together all NEDLAC constituencies – government, workers, businesses and the community (civil society). The framework agreement obliges the social partners to take concrete measures to avoid cuts and support companies in need. This is coupled with a team of rapid intervention experts to support companies in difficulty. In addition, we agreed that the training redundancy programme will be immediately relaunched and improved in order to mitigate job losses. .