AfriLabs Annual Gathering 2023 – Nurturing an Inclusive and Sustainable Innovation Ecosystem in Africa (GIZ)
The gathering witnessed key thought leaders, policymakers, investors, and innovation ecosystem stakeholders and served as a keystone for Africa's technological and entrepreneurial growth. The dSkills@EA project organised an enriching dialogue with experts who brought out their insights on the challenges and opportunities of East Africa's growing innovation landscape.
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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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"25 Years, 25 Faces, 25 Impacts" – The East African Community and the Federal Republic of Germany Celebrate 25 years of Cooperation (GIZ)
Since 1998, the German government has been a steadfast ally in our journey toward unity, progress, and prosperity. This enduring partnership has manifested itself in both technical expertise and financial contributions, demonstrating Germany's commitment to the ideals of collaboration and shared growth,” EAC Secretary General, Hon (Dr) Mathuki.
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CENIT@EA Raising the Bar on Digital Skills in the EAC – Impressions from Desire Asiimwe & Carmel Nkeshimana (GIZ)
By building the capacity of young individuals, the Centre of Excellence for ICT in East Africa (CENIT@EA) enables them to actively participate in their country's digital transformation and fosters a network of digital experts within the region. Currently, both Carmel and Desire are undertaking work placements at the Inter-University Council of East Africa (IUCEA) in Kampala. Desire is working on a digital solution to enhance the monitoring and evaluation of Africa's Centres of Excellence, while Carmel is developing a data-driven approach for the automatic accreditation process at IUCEA.
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Launch of the "Visit East Africa – Feel the Vibe" Regional Tourism Brand (GIZ)
As a highlight to the event, Dr Mutua also launched the new EAC tourism brand “Visit East Africa-Feel the Vibe,” which aims at promoting the region as a single investment hub. In his remarks, he noted that “to spearhead this initiative, I intend to convene all regional tourism ministers to collaboratively develop a comprehensive marketing strategy. Furthermore, I aim to encourage stakeholders in the tourism sector to create a circuit that covers the entire region.”
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“The EAC Integration Efforts in the Tourism Sector Present Opportunities for Tour Operators like me to Grow my Business” (GIZ)
Dative Uwimana, a vibrant young lady from Burundi who had just founded the first female-led tourism agency in her country – Ikaze Ventures, took part in a capacity development campaign by EAC and GIZ in partnership with the East African Tourism Platform aimed at recovery of tourism businesses in 2021. Now, looking back in 2023, she describes the sessions as a timely intervention for the regional tourism sector that was still grappling with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Cyber Security Awareness – Youth, Women in Business and SME’s Engage on Data Security and Safety (GIZ)
The East African Business Council (EABC), in partnership with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), the East African Women in Business Platform (EAWiBP), the Tanzanian Private Sector Forum (TPSF) and Serensic Africa, organised a three-day workshop focused on Data Security and Safety, during the Cyber Security awareness month in October. The workshop was designed to train business owners and SMEs with essential knowledge and skills to safeguard their digital presence and raise awareness about the growing cyber security threats and the importance of proactive data protection.
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EAC Digital Pioneer – CENIT@EA Young Professional Develops Automated Drip Irrigation Monitoring System to Save Water and Time for Farmers (GIZ)
Joseph Ngigi Wangere is a young Kenyan who grew up inspired by how technology is used to solve problems in real-time. Hence, he always wanted to utilize his knowledge of physics and electronic devices to unravel solutions which tackle everyday challenges. Pursuant to this, he enrolled for the East African Community Master’s Programme in Embedded and Mobile Systems at the Centre of Excellence for ICT in East Africa (CENIT@EA).
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AfriLabs Annual Gathering 2023 – Nurturing an Inclusive and Sustainable Innovation Ecosystem in Africa (GIZ)
The gathering witnessed key thought leaders, policymakers, investors, and innovation ecosystem stakeholders and served as a keystone for Africa's technological and entrepreneurial growth. The dSkills@EA project organised an enriching dialogue with experts who brought out their insights on the challenges and opportunities of East Africa's growing innovation landscape.
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…
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.
