Somali Integration into EAC Gains Momentum (GIZ)
The Federal Republic of Somalia reaffirmed its commitment to integrating into the EAC during a one-week meeting held from 17 to 21 June 2024, with the EAC and Partner States in Nairobi, Kenya. Twenty Somali delegates, including the Special Envoy to the President as well as the Permanent Secretary of the Foreign Ministry, attended the meeting, which aimed at developing a comprehensive roadmap for Somalia's integration into the EAC, marking a significant step towards bolstering regional cooperation and economic integration.
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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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Advancing the Mobility of Engineers through Digital Innovation to Enhance EAC Regional Integration and Competitiveness (GIZ)
The Council directs EAC Secretariat to: a) facilitate interactions through a multi-stakeholder forum to further address issues pertaining to the to the harmonisation of national regulatory frameworks; and b) develop a regional digital platform in collaboration with the competent authorities of the engineering profession from the EAC Partner States. This digital platform, which will be designed with the support of the joint EAC and GIZ DIGEAT programme, will serve as a tool to revolutionise the existing manual processes, promising a significant leap in efficiency and speed in the issuance of mutual recognition credentials for professional engineers.
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Unlocking Regional Opportunities: Empowering SMEs Through EAC-GIZ Partnership (GIZ)
"We are grateful to EAC and GIZ for their support, which has enabled our company to build additional networks and create more linkages in the EAC and beyond. With knowledge sharing and networking at various exhibitions, I plan to diversify our product portfolio beyond cashew nuts and supply markets across EAC and Africa and eventually go global." Fatna Tambwe General Manager, Munawar Foods, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
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EAC Secretariat Accelerates Efforts Towards Comprehensive Regional Digital Transformation Strategy (GIZ)
The East African Community is in the final stages of consultation for the EAC Regional Digital Transformation Strategy 2024–2030. The EAC has been proactive in its digital transformation journey, with initial consultation with Partner States in 2022 and further increasing the momentum at the EAC Regional Digital Transformation Conference, held in October 2023, in collaboration with the European Union, through a Team Europe Initiative. The strategy aims at leveraging the endorsement of the AfCFTA Digital Trade Protocol and the AU Digital Transformation Strategy to enhance connectivity, foster a digital economy, and promote sustainable development.
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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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The President of Somalia Convenes EAC Partner States to Jointly Deliberate on Strengthening Integration and Cooperation at Regional and Continental Levels (GIZ)
The East African Community Conference (EACON2024) officially commenced in Mogadishu, Somalia, marking a significant milestone in regional cooperation and Somalia integration. The conference was graced by the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Dr Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who officiated the event, calling on all Somalis to embrace the opportunity that the East African Community brings, underscoring the nation’s position in strengthening regional cooperation in the community. The conference themes—economic development, peace and security, agriculture, and education—are rightly aligned with the EAC's agenda of deepening integration and widening cooperation in the region, with an additional focus on leveraging opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
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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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EAC Tests Activation of Regional Rapid Response Mechanism to Infectious Disease Outbreaks (GIZ)
A table-top simulation exercise TTX is a facilitated discussion in a low-stress environment where participants meet to discuss their roles during an emergency and to practice, evaluate, and identify areas for improvement in their responses to a particular scenario. The exercise brought together more than 50 experts from the health, environment, and livestock sectors in charge of emergency preparedness and response in the EAC Partner States.
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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.”
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Somali Integration into EAC Gains Momentum (GIZ)
The Federal Republic of Somalia reaffirmed its commitment to integrating into the EAC during a one-week meeting held from 17 to 21 June 2024, with the EAC and Partner States in Nairobi, Kenya. Twenty Somali delegates, including the Special Envoy to the President as well as the Permanent Secretary of the Foreign Ministry, attended the meeting, which aimed at developing a comprehensive roadmap for Somalia's integration into the EAC, marking a significant step towards bolstering regional cooperation and economic integration.
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.
