The National Agricultural Marketing and Development Corporation (NAMDEVCO) is a Statutory body created by Act of Parliament No. 16 of 1991 with a mandate "to create, facilitate and maintain an environment conducive to the efficient marketing of agricultural produce and food products through the provision of marketing services and the stimulation of business investment in the agro-industrial sector of Trinidad and Tobago".

NAMDEVCO Act 16 1991

 

Vision

"Leading Trinidad and Tobago in agricultural marketing and agribusiness solutions that will contribute to the social and economic well-being of all our stakeholders".

Mission

"Committed to the growth and sustainability of Trinidad and Tobago’s agricultural sector by the offering of agribusiness and marketing solutions through commercial partnerships and linkages with key stakeholders, in order to produce high quality primary and value-added food products at fair and competitive prices, to targeted markets".

 

Mandate and Revised Mandate:

The National Agricultural Marketing and Development Corporation (NAMDEVCO) is the Statutory Body responsible for the agricultural marketing function. NAMDEVCO was created by Act of Parliament No. 16 of 1991 with a mandate "to create, facilitate and maintain an environment conducive to the efficient marketing of agricultural produce and food products through the provision of marketing services and the stimulation of business investment in the agro-industrial sector of Trinidad and Tobago."

In 2005, NAMDEVCO’s mandate was revised to include value added product development and marketing of these products.

The core functions of the Corporation are as follows:

- To develop and expand markets, marketing opportunities and agribusiness investments.
- To develop and manage a comprehensive Agricultural Market Information System.
- To develop and expand production and investment in Value Added and Primary Food Products.
- To develop and maintain Market Infrastructure and Systems to facilitate agricultural and food marketing in accordance with global standards.
- To develop and manage a Quality Assurance System aimed at supplying safe and wholesome foods.
- To establish, manage and promote investments in agriculture through commercial ventures and/or a Subsidiary Company.

 

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