Summary The mission supports implementation of the EAC Payment System Masterplan under the EU–EAC Digital Economy, E-Commerce, E-Payments and Public E-Services Programme (DEEP). GERMAN: SENDING money across East Africa could soon become faster, more affordable and more reliable, as the region strengthens its payment systems to better serve businesses and citizens. This was the focus […]
Summary * The EAC-RDE Pool is a database and deployment system of public health and emergency response professionals drawn from across EAC Partner States. * A key example of the EAC-RDE Pool’s contribution to regional preparedness was the Joint Risk Assessment (JRA) and Training of Trainers (ToT) initiative on anthrax and Mpox, conducted in Entebbe,
Summary * During the Summit, the Heads of State are expected to launch the EAC Customs Bond. * The Summit will also mark the official launch of the 7th EAC Development Strategy (2026/27–2030/31) EAC: THE East African Community (EAC) Heads of State are set to convene for the 25th Ordinary Summit of the EAC Heads
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Summary –The dialogue will explore stronger enforcement mechanisms, clear escalation pathways to the Council and Summit, and operationalisation of regional trade remedies to address persistent and politically sensitive NTBs. –The regional trade within the Community has grown from US$ 6.42 billion in 2016 to US$ 15.25 billion in 2024, representing an approximate annual growth
Summary The initiative supports the objectives of the EAC Common Market Protocol, particularly the free movement of capital, by expanding investment opportunities and strengthening access to financing for companies and governments across the region. ARUSHA: The East African Community (EAC) Secretariat has taken a significant step towards deepening regional financial integration following the expansion
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The 4th EAC Regional STI Conference will be the first in the history of the East African Community (EAC) to focus entirely on Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a cross-cutting driver of regional development, digital transformation, and inclusive growth. EAST African Science and Technology Commission (EASTECO) in collaboration with the Inter-University Council for East Africa
KEY INFORMATION The conference will serve as a critical platform for governments, financiers, development partners, and the private sector to engage on the Kenya–Uganda Multinational Expressway Project. The conference will also present the Bankability Report which, based on the project cost estimates, contains proposals for viable public-private partnership (PPP) financing models.