🇬🇧 About grief

This is a text about grief. Grief doesn't exist just for someone's death. It is a process that can happen in many different situations.

I'm Nycka, I'm a stylist, visual artist and photographer. In this blog and in my profiles on social networks, I talk about different subjects, many of them not related to my work. On social networks, I publish notices about posts here on the blog and also exclusive content.

On Spotify I have a playlist only with songs to deal with grief, and I've been adding new songs to this playlist and the many others I have on that platform as I remember songs I've known for a long time and also as I discover new ones.

In addition to death, in what situations can we experience grief?

Some situations that I notice are:

End of a friendship; end of a romantic relationship; quitting a job, especially when you are fired; moving to another city (you may feel emptied by the new experience, not knowing anyone in the new city, and not having your old friends around); and several other cycles that end in life.

Working with fashion and having a connection with art since I was a child, I notice similarities between life and the changes that inevitably happen throughout it, and fashion, and the changes that also happen in it, at different paces for different types of products.

Grief is a phase where we can learn something important about ourselves. At least for those who are mature, which does not depend on age. This also goes for when someone we love dies. There are many questions we can try to answer in these grieving situations to see what we can learn from the situation.

Comment the questions you've already asked yourself in a period of grief. Your comment might be useful to someone and might help you find answers if you haven't found them yet, or know different answers. My contribution is in the playlist and in the next texts. Click on my Spotify profile link in the sidebar, follow my profile and listen to the “Songs to deal with grief” playlist.

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Nycka

🇬🇧 How to get to know the neighbours of your new home

So you've moved to a new city. Maybe a new country. Alone. And now you want to meet people, your neighbours. How to do it?

If you move in with someone who already lives in the city, they usually already know the neighbours and you will naturally end up getting to know them too. If you've moved to live alone, this text has a few options for how to approach it. You need to evaluate the local culture and even the neighbourhood profile to see which options might work best.

If you have dogs, the tendency is that, when walking your dogs, you will find other neighbours walking their dogs, and you can use these situations to start conversations. Compliments to the dog, or asking for a veterinarian's recommendation, brand of dog food (if you are in another country), etc are options for starting a conversation. Over time, you establish some connections with these neighbours and the topics of conversation are expanded.

If you don't have dogs... eventually cat hair on your clothes can make someone start a conversation with you. But don't count on it. All kidding aside, it's possible to be kind to any neighbours, and find ways to get to know them without being intrusive.

If you are going to live in an apartment or condominium and there is a group of residents on the internet, you can introduce yourself to the group, offer some kind of help that is within your reach to the neighbours, present them with some delicacy that you have prepared. Talking to them when meeting them in common areas or around the neighbourhood is also an option.

If you live at a house... I don't recommend knocking on the door of neighbours you've never met to introduce yourself or anything else. If you have small school-age children and you let them be free to make friends with the neighbourhood kids, naturally you'll get to know the neighbours. With no dogs or small child, I don't know what your options are for meeting the neighbours living at a house. I accept suggestions in the comments.

Tell me what you've already done to meet neighbours, and what you'd like your new neighbours to do when they arrive at their new home next to yours.

Nycka the Nomad

🇬🇧 Restaurants in non-touristy places

Have you noticed that in many cities the options available at local restaurants are very limited? Several cities, especially those that do not give importance to tourism and are not capitals, economic centres, have little variety in terms of gastronomy, have few or no foreign cuisine restaurants, and creative or contemporary gastronomy options are even rarer.

From what I observed in the places where I lived, in the trips and research I did, this happens for two main reasons:

• For accommodation of the local population. When people from a place do not usually travel and get used to the local cuisine as if it were the best in the world without knowing other options. No one in that environment is dedicated to studying cuisines from other parts of the world, let alone opening a restaurant that is different from the options that already exist in the local market, be it foreign cuisine or contemporary/creative cuisine with local ingredients.
• For not attracting immigrants linked to gastronomy. In addition to local people going out to learn about the cuisine of other places, there is also the possibility of a place having restaurants with varied cuisines by attracting immigrants who try to replicate the dishes of their homeland where they will live and make a business out of it.

In both cases, the creativity of entrepreneurs and chefs is also important. When creativity is lacking, they tend to create menus with dishes that they know will be well accepted, without taking any risks.  The best restaurants in the world are those that take the most risks and create the most original dishes. Those who offer typical food from a certain region or country gain from the creativity in choosing dishes that most similar restaurants have not chosen (in a scenario where there are already direct competitors). Average restaurants do what the entrepreneur's grandmother might do at home with both her hands tied and her glasses off. In the very bad ones we suspect that the cooks are in fact old ladies with tied hands and without glasses. 😥

The lack of appreciation of the local culture and the natural beauties of the region also contributes to this lack of options indirectly, because if someone found the culture of that place interesting or appreciated the natural beauties of the region, they would want to spread it to the world, transforming the place into a destination tourist. And one would act to create that reality. It lacks vision and ambition. And people like me, who love to see off-the-beaten-path places, but also love staying in a comfortable hotel and eating well, can't do that in many of these cities with limited dining options. I am curious to know: if the place is not interesting, why do people live there?

Why do you think these places have few dining options and often no good hotels? Would you live in a place without good dining options?

Nycka, the Nomad

🇬🇧 How to plan a relocation

Once you already have in mind where you want to live, it's time to start planning the move to know what needs to be done to make the dream come true. When planning to move to another city or country, it is important to research:

• Neighbourhoods in the city where you want to live that suit your needs and expectations. Anyone who is used to living in a neighbourhood where you can walk to the supermarket may not feel comfortable in a completely residential neighbourhood. If you have school-age children, having schools close to home can be important. If you know what your needs and expectations are, you know what characteristics the neighbourhoods you are going to consider living in should have.
• Property features that meet your needs and expectations. What are your needs and expectations regarding the property where you will live? Do you prefer furnished property or buy the furniture and decorate it yourself so the place reflects your identity? Do you prefer house or apartment? Need a garage? How much space is needed for the garage? Covered or open garage? How many bedrooms? How many bathrooms? How big is the kitchen? What other features of the property layout are important? Does it need to be close to public transport? Do you prefer properties with conventional energy or sustainable energy sources like solar energy?
• Calculate the approximate cost of living for you (and your family, if any) to live in that city. I already explained here on the site how to do this calculation.
• How can you have the necessary income to maintain an acceptable standard of living. When you know the cost of living in the place, you can think about what you need to earn that income. Do you have any source of income that is independent of work and accessible on a monthly basis, such as rented properties? Are your current professional skills enough to have a job that provides the necessary income in the desired city? If not, what do you need to learn to be more professionally valued? We're talking planning, so you have time for that. Nothing prevents you from ignoring this point and lowering your standards. It's a matter of choice.
• Types of visa or residence permit, requirements and values, if you want to move to another country and need a visa to enter legally. And, through that, discover the best options for your case.

The complete move planning roadmap varies depending on the reasons that lead you to move and also if you are moving alone, with family, etc. The above tips are a foundation for you to start looking at what you need. Add information according to your own experience.

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🇬🇧 Turning the dream of living elsewhere into a goal

Planning to move to another city or country takes a few steps. In this text I will ask some questions that we must answer before turning the dream of moving to another city into a goal.

• Where do you want to go? (If you just want to get out of where you are, to almost anywhere, the chances of frustration are high).
• What reasons do you have to go? Remember the part of the Alice in Wonderland story where the cat explains to the girl that if she doesn't know where she wants to go, she just wants to get out of where she is, any path will lead her to the goal. Note that this does not mean that any path is good. Adult and emotionally mature people, as I assume you are, learn from mistakes and bad experiences and build their references from there. What do you already know about what you want and what you don't want in your life? What kind of life do you want to build in your next destination and how does it help you to build that life?
• If you are moving to another country for any reason other than just studying, do you have the professional competence to work in that country in your area of ​​expertise? What do you have to offer the place where you want to live?
• What do you know about the culture of the place where you want to live? Are you able to respect it? (Each city has its peculiarities, its culture, and there are cultural differences even within the same country).
• What is your current standard of living and lifestyle?
• How used to being away from family and friends and going out alone are you?
• How used to eating different foods are you? (This question is more relevant in case of moving to another country).

With these questions answered, you can start researching the best places to live, calculate costs, and assess the feasibility of a few different places. You can start to plan your relocation. 

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🇬🇧 Opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors in Bosnia and Herzegovina

If you are looking for investment opportunities around the world, this text is about opportunities in Bosnia and Herzegovina. This site has texts with opportunities in other countries and if you follow my profiles on social networks you will have more information of this type, and other information of interest to those who, like you and me, consider the world as home.

One of the options for investors is to seek information on companies that are being privatised in Bosnia and Herzegovina, as these are opportunities open to both citizens and foreigners.

Furthermore, the country offers interesting opportunities in the following sectors.

Agriculture and food processing:

The agricultural sector in Bosnia and Herzegovina offers enormous opportunities for potential investors, based on the following main advantages:

• Abundance of agricultural land - about 50% of agricultural land is uncultivated.
• Favourable weather conditions.
• Availability of skilled and cheap labor and a long tradition in agriculture.
• Educational system developed.
• Bosnia and Herzegovina is a major importer of agricultural and food products.
• Privatisation of state-owned companies.

Automotive industry:

The main reasons for choosing Bosnia and Herzegovina as a destination to invest in their automotive sector are:

• Strategic position: the geographical proximity to the automotive production base in Europe offers foreign investors low distribution costs and punctuality in the delivery of products.
• A long tradition in the supply of auto parts and in the metalworking industry.
• Steady export growth and reliable customers.
• The existence of research and development institutes (six engineering faculties).
• Production quality - ISO and industrial certificates.
• Existence of infrastructures and availability of energy sources.

Energy:

The energy sector is one of the strongest economic sectors in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a long tradition and enormous potential and opportunities for further development and investment, such as:

• The main primary energy source in Bosnia and Herzegovina is coal (brown coal and lignite) with estimated reserves of 10x109 tons.
• The hydroelectric potential, which is 6,000 MW, is used for only 35%.
• According to the analyses, there is significant potential for wind energy.
• The sources of raw materials for the production of energy from biomass are very favourable, including about 1.5 million m³ of forest residues and residues of the wood industry (wood residues, wood chips and technical wood residues, etc.).
• Opportunities for harnessing geothermal and solar energy are widely available, but have yet to be explored and exploited.
• Preliminary investigations on oil and gas indicate the existence of potential fields in a large number of sites in Bosnia and Herzegovina (reserves are estimated at around 50 million tons of oil).

Forestry:

The most famous natural resource of Bosnia and Herzegovina is wood. 53% of the country is covered by forests, used for wood processing and furniture production.

Forests and forest land in Bosnia and Herzegovina cover an area of ​​2,709,800 hectares.

In addition to wood as a raw material, the country's forest sector has important opportunities for the production of:

• Bioenergy based on forest residues, sawdust and shavings;
• Non-woody / secondary forest products: stone fruit, berries, bark, roots, pine cones, grasses, flowers, medicinal and aromatic herbs, mushrooms;
• Endemic species of plants and animals and much more.

Tourism:

Bosnia and Herzegovina has natural beauties and historical and cultural heritage that largely satisfy the new trends of the travel market, especially the demands of travellers looking for new destinations, adventure and authenticity.

The most promising branches of tourism in Bosnia and Herzegovina are:

• Winter and mountain tourism
• Ecotourism
• Spa tourism
• Cultural and religious tourism
• Sports and adventure tourism
• Maritime tourism

The tourism sector has enormous development potential and all the prerequisites to play a significant role in the country's economy. Therefore, tourism development is recognised as one of the most important priorities of the country's general economic development policy.

Textile and clothing industry:

The proximity of Bosnia and Herzegovina to Western and Eastern European markets is a great advantage.

Why invest in the textile and footwear sector in Bosnia and Herzegovina:

• A long tradition in the production of clothing and footwear
• Good reputation as a supplier in the German and Italian markets
• Low labor costs
• Skills of the workforce in spinning, weaving and knitting
• Proximity to the main world textile markets
• Development of small and medium entrepreneurship

Bosnia and Herzegovina can be a good choice to start your business in a country that offers benefits not found in the place where you live. If your field of interest has not been mentioned in this text, it is worth making a business plan to evaluate its feasibility in Bosnia and Herzegovina or research other countries that offer interesting advantages for what you want to implement, or which, culturally, are more interesting for you, because living in a country where we have no cultural affinities is not a good choice.

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🇬🇧 Albania for entrepreneurs and investors

Albania is a country that offers opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors and is interested in attracting foreign investors and entrepreneurs mainly in the strategic sectors listed below:

• Tourism: Travel and tourism are one of the most important sectors for the Albanian economy, both in terms of money and employment, and for its positive forecasts of higher growth. The tourism sector in 2020 recorded a direct contribution of ALL 169.7 billion, with a total contribution of 10.6% of GDP, positioning this sector as one of the main contributors to economic development. This mainly reflects the economic activity generated by sectors such as: hotels and other accommodation facilities, travel agencies and tour operators, airlines and other modes of passenger transport. In 2020, the tourism sector made a 17.5% contribution to total employment in Albania, creating around 194,600 new jobs.
• Manufacture: Albania has a strong and vibrant manufacturing sector, led by highly successful companies in the textile and footwear sector. With this vast experience and skilled workforce, Albania offers great potential to diversify its economy, moving from the textile and footwear industry to the automotive industry.

KEY FACTS OF THE MANUFACTURING SECTOR:

• The growth of sector exports has continued in recent years;
• Exports of machinery, equipment and spare parts increased by 7.2% from 2019 to 2020 and by 24.4% in the two-year period;
• Cost-competitive in-house processing industry, mainly driven by the production of high quality leather clothing and footwear;
• Significant experience accumulated over the last 20 years;
• Partnership with the most famous companies and retailers throughout Europe;
• The main markets are Italy, Germany, Greece, France and the Netherlands.
• Energy: Albania has a very favourable geographical position, among the shortest routes through the western Mediterranean to the Balkans and Asia Minor, and consequently a considerable potential for renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, hydroelectric, biomass and geothermal. The use of these sources represents a long-term strategy for the implementation of three objectives: to support global economic development, to increase the security of energy supply and to protect the environment. Albania has committed to a mandatory target that 42% of the energy in gross final energy consumption by 2030 will be produced from renewable sources, up from 31.2% in 2009. In 2015, according to the published energy balance by EUROSTAT, Albania managed to produce 34.9% of energy from renewable sources, above the third indicative trajectory of 34.3%. The main instruments of Albanian energy policies include the harmonisation of the legal framework of the energy sector with European directives, consumer protection, the promotion of energy efficiency and the increase in the use of renewable sources. Energy planning is based on reducing costs and encouraging private and public-private investments.
• Agriculture: Agriculture is one of the most dominant sectors of the economy with a high development potential, constituting the main source of income and employment in the country. The contribution of the agricultural sector to GDP is 18.39%. One third of the country's employees work in the agricultural sector. The main objectives in agriculture are to improve irrigation and drainage systems, improve the food security chain and increase the competitiveness of agricultural products. The Albanian government intends to transform the "Made in Albania" brand into a certified and trusted brand in the international market.
• TEDA: The Albanian government is looking for developers and investors to create world-class TEDAs on areas of Spitalla, Koplik and Kashar. As currently anticipated, future developers will receive exclusive development and operator rights to these properties, through a long-term lease. The areas are close to a skilled workforce, educational institutions and city centres with a sizeable population. Developers and investors will benefit from Albania's competitive, educated and multilingual workforce, as well as recent reforms that have improved the business climate and competitiveness of the country. These include measures to strengthen investment conditions and improve trade and transport links, especially in Europe. These initiatives make Albania an attractive workplace in the region.
• ICT and BPO: Albania's potential as a favourite destination for ICT-BPO services emerged in 2000 as a developed market and regional powerhouse in the Balkans. Albania has become an important destination for ICT-BPO services with its urban culture, availability of resources, infrastructure and attractive investment incentives. Tirana is Albania's main ICT-BPO hub, followed by Durres, Shkodra and Vlora. The ICT-BPO sector in Albania has seen steady growth since its inception, increasing employment and reaching industry values ​​in excess of $ 130 million.

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🇬🇧 South Africa for investors and entrepreneurs

We continue talking about opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors, now talking about opportunities in South Africa.

The following are investment opportunities and sub-sectors with opportunities in the highlighted sectors in South Africa:

Agro-Processing

• Fisheries and aquaculture, i.e. freshwater aquaculture and mariculture;
• Food processing in the milling and baking industries;
• Beverages viz, namely fruit juices, and the local benefaction, packaging and export of indigenous teas;
• High-value natural fibres viz, organic cotton and downstream mohair production;
• High-value organic food for the local and export market;
• Biofuels production viz, biodiesel, bioethanol and biogas;
• Processing of seed oils, tea extracts, including buchu, honeybush, and other oil derivatives (avocado, amarula etc.); and
• Diversification/benefaction of biomass sources, i.e. sugar, maize.

Business Process Outsourcing and IT-Enabled Services

• Call Centres;
• Back/Office Processing;
• Shared Corporate Services;
• Enterprise solutions, e.g. fleet management and asset management; and
• Legal process outsourcing.

Capital / Transport equipment, metals & electrical machinery and apparatus

• Basic iron and steel;
• Basic precious and non-ferrous metals;
• Casting of metals;
• Other fabricated metal products; metalwork service activities;
• General purpose machinery;
• Special purpose machinery;
• Tooling manufacturing ;
• Foundries;
• Electric motors, generators and transformers;
• Electricity distribution and control apparatus;
• Insulated wire and cable;
• Accumulators, primary cells and batteries; and
• White goods and associated components.

Electro-Technical

• Advanced telecommunications;
• Software development;
• Software and mobile applications;
• Smart metering;
• Embedded software;
• Radio frequency identification;
• Process control, measurement and instrumentation;
• Security and monitoring solutions;
• Financial software;
• Manufacturing sensors; and
• Digital TV and Set-Top Boxes due to migration to full digital television as Analogue, to be completed by 2015.

Textile, Clothing and Leather

• Spinning, weaving and finishing of textiles;
• Knitted and crocheted fabrics and articles;
• Wearing apparel, except fur apparel;
• Dressing and dying of fur; and
• Leather skins and hides benefaction.

Consumer Goods

• White Goods
• White goods and associated components

Boatbuilding

• Boatbuilding and associated services industry
• Engines and engine systems
• Marine equipment and accessories

Pulp, Paper and Furniture

• Manufacture of wood and products of wood and cork, except furniture;
• Manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials;
• Manufacture of paper products; publishing, printing and reproduction of recorded
• Paper and paper products
• Furniture

Automotives and Components

• Engines, radiators, filters and components thereof;
• Air Conditioners/Climate Control systems;
• Alarms and Tracking devices;
• Axles, transmission shafts;
• Body parts and panels;
• Catalytic converters, silencers and exhaust systems and components;
• Seats and parts thereof, seatbelts, leather covers;
• Suspension and shock absorbers, springs and parts thereof;
• Steering wheels, columns and boxes;
• Ignition, starting equipment, gauges and instrument parts;
• Lighting equipment;
• Wiring harnesses, instrument panels vehicle interiors, electronic drive train components, body parts; and
• Advanced robotics.

Green Economy Industries

• Power generation:
• Independent power generation, energy infrastructure and alternative energy
• Nuclear Build Programme, i.e. joint ventures, consortiums and the establishment of new companies to grow South Africa’s nuclear manufacturing capability and nuclear supply industry to supply into the nuclear build programme
• Renewable energy:
• Onshore wind power – manufacturing of turbines/blades
• Solar PV and Concentrated Solar Power – manufacturing/assembly
• Biomass
• Small hydro
• Energy-efficiency and energy-saving industries:
• Solar water heaters
• National Cleaner Production Centre (CSIR)
• Waste Management:
• Reducing landfill
• Lowering greenhouse gas emissions from landfill sites

Advanced Manufacturing

• Advanced materials manufacturing viz, Nano-materials
• High-performance materials based on natural resources (advanced bio-composites)
• Composites (intelligent textiles used in medical, building and construction industries)
• Continuous fibre reinforced thermoform composites
• Biochemical and Biologics for applications in agriculture, industry and health/medical sectors
• Digital TV and Set-Top Boxes due to migration to full digital television as Analogue, to be completed by 2015
• Electricity Demand Side Management Solutions to improve electricity efficiency usage

Advanced Manufacturing – Laser technology

• Lasers and laser-based additive manufacturing
• Various applications

Advanced Manufacturing – Advanced Robotics

• Mobile Intelligent Autonomous Systems
• Applications in the mining industry, data collection and analysis, agriculture – tested

Bio-manufacturing

• Biochemical and biologics for applications in agriculture, industry and health/medical.

Tourism

• Accommodation – hotels, boutique hotels, lodges and resorts;
• Urban integrated tourism/entertainment precincts;
• Adventure, eco, sport, conference and cultural tourism;
• Infrastructure development;
• Leisure complexes and world-class golf courses;
• Harbour and waterfront developments;
• Transfrontier conservation areas;
• Tourism transport – aviation, rail, cruise liners etc.;
• Green building and green technologies for tourism;
• Attractions and activity-based tourism; and
• Museums and heritage, cultural, music, arts festivals and events.

Chemicals, Plastic Fabrication and Pharmaceuticals

• Basic chemicals;
• Water treatment chemical products;
• Man-made fibres;
• Plastic products: polypropylene and polyvinculchloride;
• Medical (drips and syringes), manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredient;
• (APIs) for key anti-retrovirals (ARVs);
• Manufacture of reagents for AIDS/HIV diagnostics; and
• Production of vaccines and biological medicines.

Creative and Design Industry

• Film and Media
• Film studios, treaty film co-production ventures, distribution infrastructure
• Servicing of foreign productions
• Production of film and documentaries, commercials, stills photography and multimedia
• Post-production
• Design
• Jewellery manufacturing and design
• Fashion design

Infrastructure Development

The South African government has identified 18 strategic integrated projects (SIPs) covering more than 150 specific infrastructure interventions, ranging across rail, road, ports, dams, irrigation systems, sanitation and energy.

Oil and Gas.

• Marine Repair engineering
• Logistics services
• Fabrication services
• Communal services

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🇬🇧 Afghanistan for investors and entrepreneurs

In this text I will share useful information for entrepreneurs and investors open to investing abroad. Today I talk about priority sectors for investments in Afghanistan. In the next texts I will talk about other countries. Follow my social media profiles and include this site in your favourite feed reader so you don't miss any content.

The following information was accessed from websites of Afghan consulates abroad.

Agriculture

Agriculture remains critical to livelihoods in Afghanistan, generating a third of the country's GDP and supporting nearly 80% of its population. Afghanistan's climate is suitable for growing vegetables. The country is the origin of many crops such as raisins, pomegranates, pistachios and almonds.

A related sector to the agricultural sector is packaging, which offers great opportunities for investors. While demand for Afghan agricultural products is high, current packaging procedures are outdated and impede trade. Processing is another great investment opportunity. Due to the growing fruit and vegetable markets, the potential for processed agricultural products is enormous, including snack foods, fruit concentrates and fresh fruit jellies.

Construction Materials

The creation of a competitive national construction industry is a prerequisite for the reconstruction of Afghanistan. Currently, the sector is one of the fastest growing in the country. That's why demand for building materials is rapidly increasing in Afghanistan, making the market more attractive to foreign investors. For example, urban planners and government officials develop a new urban area in northern Kabul that will house around 1.5 million people.

Telecommunications

Major telecom service providers already supply the Afghan market sufficiently with increased competition and price pressures. While opportunities still exist for mobile service providers, the other areas of supply and services in the telecommunications sector represent a much more virgin market. Examples are: data processing, basic business processing operations, information and communication technologies, data transfer, process control and call centres.

Transportation and logistics

Afghanistan borders six neighbours – Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, China and Pakistan – and is considered a land bridge connecting emerging markets in the Middle East, Central and South Asia. The country's large and growing market for transport and logistics services presents an opportunity for new suppliers. Early investors report modest upfront costs and low overheads, and even smaller operators are moving large volumes of cargo. Investments in the transport and logistics sector are vital for general economic development, as they will enable the transport and distribution of products throughout the national territory and to destinations abroad.

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