Article 147: Promotion of Investment
COFAP shall promote investment in disadvantaged countries by, inter alia, facilitating:
(a) the establishment of joint ventures among nationals of disadvantaged countries as well as between nationals of disadvantaged countries and nationals of other Member States;
(b) the establishment of joint ventures between nationals of disadvantaged countries and nationals of third countries;
(c) investment for economic diversification including diversification of the agricultural sector;
(d) research, development and the transfer of technology in the development of disadvantaged countries; and
(e) capital flows from other Member States to disadvantaged countries through the conclusion of double taxation agreements and appropriate policy instruments.