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General , News .vcex-page-title.vcex_6a57629ed5764 .vcex-page-title__heading{color:var(--wpex-palette-7090-color);font-size:20px;} Minister Meyer launches Western Cape Export Strategy 2035 to drive growth, investment, and jobs 15 July 2026
Casidra SOC LtdRef: https://www.casidra.co.za/minister-meyer-launches-western-cape-export-strategy-2035-to-drive-growth-investment-and-jobs-15-july-2026/
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This is a news/media statement on the Casidra website about the launch of the Western Cape Export Strategy 2035. It reports that Dr Ivan Meyer, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, launched the strategy on 14 July 2026 (article dated 15 July 2026). The strategy is presented as a roadmap to implement the Western Cape Government’s Growth for Jobs Strategy (aiming for a R1 trillion inclusive economy growing at 4%–6% annually) by improving market access, increasing exports, and creating jobs, with targets by 2035 including increasing export value, adding 1,000 active exporters, and unlocking at least 10 new export product opportunities.
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A copy of the strategy can be downloaded at https://www.westerncape.gov.za/edat/western-cape-export-strategy-2035
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https://www.casidra.co.za/minister-meyer-launches-western-cape-export-strategy-2035-to-drive-growth-investment-and-jobs-15-july-2026/
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Key Takeaways
- Western Cape Export Strategy 2035 launched on 14 July 2026
- Article dated 15 July 2026
- Minister: Dr Ivan Meyer (Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism)
- Strategy links to Growth for Jobs Strategy
- Growth for Jobs target: R1 trillion inclusive economy growing 4%–6% annually
- Market access described as central priority/bridge to global opportunity
- By 2035: increase export value significantly
- By 2035: grow active exporters by 1,000
- By 2035: unlock at least 10 new export product opportunities
- Strategy focus areas: international buyer access, global standards compliance, trade agreements, logistics/export infrastructure, advocacy to remove trade barriers
- Collaboration emphasised between government, business, and industry stakeholders
- Download links provided for the strategy and related media
- Dr Ivan Meyer
- Western Cape Government
- Casidra (Cape Agency for Sustainable Integrated Development in Rural Areas)
- Wesgro
- Western Cape provincial departments
- Municipalities
- Export councils
- Industry associations
- Exporters
- Growth for Jobs Strategy
Dates
Closing Date
14 July 2026