the economic development agency

Under the supervision of the Ministry of Economy, the Economic Development Agency (ADE), a public service of French Polynesia, aims to help create the conditions for sustainable economic growth, a dynamic environment, a calm business climate and new employment opportunities, within the framework of the strategic guidelines set by the Government.

Hinano TEANOTOGA

Director, Economic Development Agency

THE ADE’S MISSIONS INCLUDE :

  • To propose and manage the economic development strategy ;

  • To promote investment and development in priority sectors ;

  • To develop a territorial marketing strategy aimed at promoting the local environment as a favorable breeding ground for the economy and businesses ;

  • To facilitate synergies within local development sectors ;

  • To contribute to the developement of New Polynesian businesses ;

  • To develop business traffic between French Polynesia and the rest of the world ;

  • To promote the economic influnece of French Polynesia, notable through integration into networks dedicated to development and by networking Polynesian abroad ;

  • To encourage and support the growth of business competitiveness and productivity, in particular by identifying and developing talent and projecting the necessary skills.

THE ADE CARRIES OUT OTHER TASKS? IN PARTICULAR:

  • Receiving and processing applications for calls for expression of interest under the French Investment Code (local tax exemption) ;

  • Examining requests for the country’s opinion on applications for overseas investment tax assistance for projects carried out in French Polynesia (national tax exemption) ;

  • Managing the Polynesian Export Team to support the internationalization of Polynesian companies ;

  • Steering the structure and development of the social and solidarity economy in French Polynesia.