The RegionalDevelopmentStrategy - adopted by the Executive only last year - confirmed a 'Belfast First' retail strategy and 'precaution' about other retail initiatives.
For their part, African leaders should pursue in earnest the development of a regionalstrategy that protects and secures the long-term goals of the African people, their civilization and rich culture.
Encouraging and supporting new business creation has enjoyed renewed popularity in recent years as an economic developmentstrategy at the local and regional levels.