Dominica to Participate in 2010 Expo Shanghai China
David Vital
Market Development Officer: Communications – manages DEXIA’s public relations, corporate communications and produces its newsletter and radio programme. Has been Officer In Charge of the Market Support Services Department for the past 13 months. . (View all blogs by David Vital...)
Plans for Dominica’s participation in World Expo 2010-Shanghai are moving full steam ahead.
Expected to attract over 160 countries and more than seventy million visitors (95% are from Chinese mainland), the Expo which is organized under the theme ‘Better City, Better Life’ will be staged in Shanghai from May to October 2010.
Dominica has already signaled its commitment to participate and has been mobilizing the support and contribution from key public and private sector organizations and companies. The Dominica Export Import Agency, Invest Dominica Authority, Discover Dominica Authority, the Dominica Water & Sewage Company are among those slated to participate. A few cultural icons and entertainers will also feature as part of the presentation.
Organizers of the Expo have awarded a grant of US$650,000 to Dominica (as well as each member of CARICOM) to facilitate its participation. The monies will go towards booth construction, logistical support and travel and accommodation.
As is the case with the rest of the English speaking Caribbean, Dominica’s booth, themed ‘Urban Rural Interactions,’ will be showcased within the CARICOM Pavilion. It is, among other things, designed around the two overarching features of the city; the Roseau River and the Botanic Garden.
China has invested heavily in Dominica’s infrastructural development. Three landmark projects include the new Dominica Grammar School, the Windsor Park Sports Stadium and the soon-to-be constructed West coast road. However, while Dominica is hoping to attract additional public resources and investments, a major goal for participating in Shanghai Expo 2010 will be to attract substantial private investments into key growth sectors. These include among other things, geothermal and clean energy sources, water, eco-tourism, hotel development, agriculture and cultural products.
Gregoire Thomas, General Manager of DEXIA has been appointed as Dominica’s National Coordinator for Expo 2010, Shanghai.
Expected to attract over 160 countries and more than seventy million visitors (95% are from Chinese mainland), the Expo which is organized under the theme ‘Better City, Better Life’ will be staged in Shanghai from May to October 2010.
Dominica has already signaled its commitment to participate and has been mobilizing the support and contribution from key public and private sector organizations and companies. The Dominica Export Import Agency, Invest Dominica Authority, Discover Dominica Authority, the Dominica Water & Sewage Company are among those slated to participate. A few cultural icons and entertainers will also feature as part of the presentation.
Organizers of the Expo have awarded a grant of US$650,000 to Dominica (as well as each member of CARICOM) to facilitate its participation. The monies will go towards booth construction, logistical support and travel and accommodation.
As is the case with the rest of the English speaking Caribbean, Dominica’s booth, themed ‘Urban Rural Interactions,’ will be showcased within the CARICOM Pavilion. It is, among other things, designed around the two overarching features of the city; the Roseau River and the Botanic Garden.
China has invested heavily in Dominica’s infrastructural development. Three landmark projects include the new Dominica Grammar School, the Windsor Park Sports Stadium and the soon-to-be constructed West coast road. However, while Dominica is hoping to attract additional public resources and investments, a major goal for participating in Shanghai Expo 2010 will be to attract substantial private investments into key growth sectors. These include among other things, geothermal and clean energy sources, water, eco-tourism, hotel development, agriculture and cultural products.
Gregoire Thomas, General Manager of DEXIA has been appointed as Dominica’s National Coordinator for Expo 2010, Shanghai.
