Natuman: 40% of Vanuatu’s Economy is based on Tourism

Vanuatu Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Toursm, Commerce, Trades and Ni Vanuatu Business, Joe Natuman says 40% of the economy is based on Tourism.

Aid for Trade Global Review happening this week in Geneva. AfT in Vanuatu is needed. AfT supported by donors to Vanuatu, thank you. pic.twitter.com/Wn6IBSQ8h6

— Sumbue Antas (@Sumbuea) July 11, 2017

The Minister made these remarks during the “6th Global Review of Aid for Trade” meeting at the invitation of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva, Switzerland.

#Vanuatu Deputy PM 40% of the economy is based on #Tourism thanks to support from @newzealand & #EIF #AfT Global Review @wto pic.twitter.com/Lm6HWlgrBc

— EIF (@EIF4LDCs) July 11, 2017

This year’s global review is dedicated to the theme of “Promoting Trade, Inclusiveness and Conne-ctivity for Sustainable Development”, and will be held at the WTO in Geneva from 11 to 13 July 2017.

The meeting will provide an opportunity for stakeholders to look at how Aid for Trade can contribute to the integration of developing countries and least developed countries into the multilateral trading system and the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

More on Vanuatu’s participation is captured below.

Vanuatu Deputy Prime Minister highlights importance of #AfT in stimulating inclusive gains from tourism – key @newzealand @EIF4LDCs support pic.twitter.com/1md5JwbizT

— Simon Hess (@SimnHess) July 11, 2017

Vanuatu DPM says Vanuatu tourism industry depends on infrastructure with that support provided through NZ, Aust, Japan, China, World Bank

— Sumbue Antas (@Sumbuea) July 11, 2017

Trade and tourism mainstreaming is crucial to reaffirm that tourism is an essential component of trade and in the economy of Vanuatu. pic.twitter.com/6opiMLjynC

— Sumbue Antas (@Sumbuea) July 11, 2017

2017 is year blong tourism. Grow tourism, more gender balance in tourism, agri tourism, and many exciting ideas on tourism. Support tourism. pic.twitter.com/ceUxbLmZBW

— Sumbue Antas (@Sumbuea) July 11, 2017

Global aid for Trade priorities. What will be Vanuatu's priorities? Help Vanuatu prioritise it's needs. pic.twitter.com/zWUxccT66e

— Sumbue Antas (@Sumbuea) July 11, 2017