Mali Country Commercial Guide
Learn about the market conditions, opportunities, regulations, and business conditions in mali, prepared by at U.S. Embassies worldwide by Commerce Department, State Department and other U.S. agencies’ professionals
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Although Mali is eager to attract foreign investment, it remains a difficult place to do business.  Successful ventures tend to be those that establish strong local partnerships, and many firms find that visiting Mali is important to assess conditions and make contact with potential business partners.  However, security concerns, particularly in northern and central Mali, have limited business and tourist travel to Mali since 2012.  Before planning any in-person travel to Mali, U.S. citizens are urged to read the current Department of State Travel Advisory for Mali, and the latest alerts and messages for citizens at  https://ml.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/

Mali’s Investment Promotion Agency (API-Mali) serves as a one-stop shop for prospective investors and caters to both Malian and foreign enterprises of all sizes.  API-Mali’s website (https://apimali.gov.ml/) provides information on business registration, investment opportunities, tax incentives, and other topics relevant to prospective investors.  Prospective investors may also contact the U.S. Embassy’s economic/commercial unit (BamakoEcon@state.gov) for information about doing business in Mali and commercial services available for U.S. companies (such as the Gold Key business matchmaking service).  Mali’s new American Chamber of Commerce can also serve as a useful resource (https://www.amcham-mali.org/). 

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Global Business Navigator Chatbot Beta

Welcome to the Global Business Navigator, an artificial intelligence (AI) Chatbot from the International Trade Administration (ITA). This tool, currently in beta version testing, is designed to provide general information on the exporting process and the resources available to assist new and experienced U.S. exporters. The Chatbot, developed using Microsoft’s Azure AI services, is trained on ITA’s export-related content and aims to quickly get users the information they need. The Chatbot is intended to make the benefits of exporting more accessible by understanding non-expert language, idiomatic expressions, and foreign languages.

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As a beta product, the Chatbot is currently being tested and its responses may occasionally produce inaccurate or incomplete information. The Chatbot is trained to decline out of scope or inappropriate requests. The Chatbot’s knowledge is limited to the public information on the Export Solutions web pages of Trade.gov, which covers a wide range of topics on exporting. While it cannot provide responses specific to a company’s product or a specific foreign market, its reference pages will guide you to other relevant government resources and market research. Always double-check the Chatbot’s responses using the provided references or by visiting the Export Solutions web pages on Trade.gov. Do not use its responses as legal or professional advice. Inaccurate advice from the Chatbot would not be a defense to violating any export rules or regulations.

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