A delegation from the Czech Republic has explored Davao City as an investment destination, according to the Davao City Investment and Promotion Center (DCIPC).
April Marie Dayap, officer-in-charge of the DCIPC, said in an interview that the Czech Republic delegation has explored investment opportunities in water, waste management, power, energy, and manpower in Davao City.
“We are very happy that they are exploring Davao City as an investment destination sa ilahang lakaw. Blessed kaayo ta nga napili nila ang Davao and most of them are first timers here,” she said.
The delegation headed by Deputy Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies Jan Skopecek and Czech Ambassador to the Philippines Jana Sediva arrived in Davao City on February 15, 2023. It was composed of seven members of the Chamber of Deputies, ten representatives from the Embassy of the Czech Republic in the Philippines, and 25 Czech businessmen.
“They are also looking at katong mga skills and potentials sa labor force sa Davao City. But most of them are into waste management projects, waste treatment, and power,” Dayap said.
She said that the delegation is also looking at promoting agri-products from Davao City to the Czech Republic.
The Czech delegation also attended the business forum held at Dusit Thani Hotel on February 16, 2023.
After a presentation on Investment opportunities in Davao City, a business matching was held to encourage the exploration of partnerships among Czech Republic and Davao City participants.
