Promoting Sustainable Utilisation and Management of Natural Resources – The Case of Integrated Water Resources Management (GIZ)
What I appreciate in this partnership is the complementary of the Germany implementing agencies, KfW and GIZ. Whereas KfW supports us directly financially, GIZ advises us technically, e.g. via capacity building in critical areas that are essential to ensure that what we invest in will be more sustainable.”
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About German Development Cooperation
The East African Community (EAC) and Germany are united by a long history of cooperation that predates the re-establishment of the East African Community (EAC) in 2000. The German government has supported the East African integration since 1999, based on the common understanding that regional integration will improve the social and economic development of EAC Partner States. Since then, Germany has committed more than 580 million euros for development cooperation with the EAC, making Germany one of the biggest and most reliable bilateral development partners of the community.
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Internship Opportunity - Intern for the Projects PanPrep and GP PPOH in the area of Project Management and Operations (GIZ)
For our operations in Arusha, Tanzania, we are looking for a citizen of the East African Community (EAC) for an Intern position for the projects “Support to Pandemic Preparedness in the EAC Region” and “Global Programme Pandemic Prevention and Response, One Health” in the area of project management and operations. The intern will support the implementation of the PanPrep and GP PPOH projects, which aim to support pandemic preparedness and response efforts in the EAC Partner States.
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Handling Major Transboundary Disease Outbreaks at Border Control Points – Insights from Kenya's OSBP Official (GIZ)
“The EAC-German cooperation has been extremely useful in developing our capacity to handle major transboundary disease outbreaks at border control points. Now, we have in-house professionals who can train staff, undertake field simulation exercises, and handle disease outbreaks across borders." Dr. James Nyongesa Wakhungu Assistant Director of Veterinary Services and Border Veterinary Inspector, Kenyan Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock Development, Namanga One-Stop Border Post, Kenya.
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Tender Invitation - Consultancy Services to Conduct a Baseline Study for the Project Digitalisation for East African Trade and Integration (DIGEAT) (GIZ)
DIGEAT stands at the forefront of revolutionising the digital implementation of MRAs. This pioneering effort calls for an in-depth study to identify any current obstacles hindering the recognition of engineers and to measure the readiness of EAC partner states that have signed MRAs for full-scale implementation. GIZ Tanzania/EAC cordially invites qualified consultancy firms to submit tenders for this consultancy. Prospective consultants should possess a robust network and exhibit the requisite resources to complete the assigned task successfully.
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“As an Engineer from Tanzania, I Would Like to Work Freely in Kenya, Uganda, or Any of the Other EAC Partner States." (GIZ)
Professionals in the EAC face significant challenges in cross-border mobility, inhibiting the seamless sharing of academic and professional qualifications and experiences gained in one Partner State with another. Emma-Alice Kizito, a final-year student of Aeronautical Engineering and a software developer in Arusha, Tanzania, is a beneficiary of an EAC-GIZ Design Thinking Camp. The initiative provided her with the opportunity to meet and build networks with other young professionals from across the EAC.
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International Women’s Day 2024 – “Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress” (GIZ)
On 8th March 2023, the EAC-GIZ Cluster Programme, in collaboration with the EAC Secretariat, East African Women in Business Platform (EAWiBP), East African Business Council (EABC), and representatives from regional private sector and civil society organisations, jointly celebrated International Women’s Day 2024, themed “Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress”, at the EAC Secretariat Headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania.
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Enhancing Regional Integration in the EAC Tourism Sector – Insights from South Sudan's Director, Ministry of EAC Affairs (GIZ)
Abraham Ariik Chol, Director of Trade, Economic and Productive Sectors, Ministry of EAC Affairs (MEACA), Juba, South Sudan, with the support of the EAC-German partnership via GIZ, has participated in training and capacity development activities that have expanded his understanding of regional integration under the EAC and implementation of the same in South Sudan.
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The Study on Pharmaceutical Waste Management and Consumer Protection in the EAC Partner States (GIZ)
The study addressed 312 stakeholders. The findings show that pharmaceutical waste accumulates annually due to consumption, overproduction, rejected consignments, donations, and over-prescription. Approved disposals amount to 130,000 tonnes, with an average of 0.3kg per person. Private households contribute 5 to 15% of total generated waste. Manufacturers, regulators, health facilities, and stores dispose of solid waste through incineration, while hospitals, retail chemists, and warehouses use burning, landfill, or garbage collection as the almost exclusive disposal method.
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Promoting Sustainable Utilisation and Management of Natural Resources – The Case of Integrated Water Resources Management (GIZ)
What I appreciate in this partnership is the complementary of the Germany implementing agencies, KfW and GIZ. Whereas KfW supports us directly financially, GIZ advises us technically, e.g. via capacity building in critical areas that are essential to ensure that what we invest in will be more sustainable.”
Read More....About German Development Cooperation
The East African Community (EAC) and Germany are united by a long history of cooperation that predates the re-establishment of the East African Community (EAC) in 2000. The German government has supported the East African integration since 1999, based on the common understanding that regional integration will improve the social and economic development of EAC Partner States. Since then, Germany has committed more than 580 million euros for development cooperation with the EAC, making Germany one of the biggest and most reliable bilateral development partners of the community.
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Agriculture & Food Security
Agriculture is one of East Africa’s most important sectors with about 80% of the region’s population living in rural areas and depending on agriculture for their livelihood.
Customs Union & Common Market
While the objectives of the East African Community cover almost all spheres of life, the main goal of the Customs Union is the formation of a Single Customs Territory and the implementation of the…
Education & Training
Recognising the importance of education and science & technology in economic development, the EAC focuses on harmonised curricula, certification and accreditation institutions as well as joint…
Environment & Natural Resources
The East African Community is endowed with various natural resources such as forests, water, wildlife, mountains, minerals and energy resources.
Gender, Community Development & Civil Society Mobilization
EAC regional integration is people-centred and participatory. To this end, broad participation of key stakeholders including women, youth, private sector and civil society is needed. Partner States…
Health
The EAC Secretariat is mandated to offer advisory and coordinating support for the Seven Partner States in the prevention of and response to outbreaks of infectious diseases of public health concern.
Industrial Development & SMEs
The EAC Partner States aspire to transform their economies to a modern and industrialised status that can sustainably generate sufficient outputs to satisfy both domestic and export markets and…
Investment & Private Sector Development
With the aim of harnessing the investment potential to promote economic growth and development in the region, the EAC Partner States have agreed to cooperate in the areas of Investment and Industrial…
Organisational Development & Outreach
The fast pace of EAC integration necessitates constant development of EAC at an organisational level to steer the integrational process. Furthermore, clear and tangible communication on the benefits…
Peace & Security
The EAC aims to achieve a peaceful and integrated region by enabling and enforcing collaboration between Partner States in preventing and resolving disputes and conflicts and ridding the region of…
Tourism & Wildlife
East Africa has recorded impressive achievements in the realm of tourism owing to the conscious efforts by EAC Partner States to work together in promoting growth in the sector.
