EAC Private Sector Leaders Approve Proposals to Boost Trade in Services (GIZ)
On 17 March 2025, the EAC in collaboration with the East African Business Council, and with support from GIZ through the LIFTED project, convened private sector leaders from associations across all eight EAC Partner States to validate proposals for the regional policy advocacy agenda which aims to eliminate barriers to Trade in Services and accelerate economic growth across the region.
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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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Reinforcing CSOs Engagement in the EAC Integration Processes: The Case of Democratic Republic of The Congo (GIZ)
Civil society is ensuring that citizens are heard and play a central role in the shaping of policies – the same is true for regional economic integration in East Africa. In 2024, the East African Civil Society Organizations' Forum (EACSOF), supported by GIZ through the EU-Cofunded LIFTED project, witnessed the establishment of a local chapter of EACSOF in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), which aims to bring in the voices of Congolese civil society in economic integration in East Africa.
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Empowering East Africa’s Digital Future: dSkills@EA Lays the Groundwork for the EAC Regional AI Alliance
The dSkills@EA project, implemented by the Inter-University Council for East Africa and GIZ with support from the Federal German Government, has significantly impacted digital skills development in the region, equipping thousands of young East Africans with digital skills. The project has established the groundwork for a thriving digital ecosystem in East Africa. Building on this success, the EAC aims to further expand the AI infrastructure and regional capabilities to secure East Africa’s place in the digital economy through the EAC AI Regional Alliance.
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Empowering Civil Society as a Driving Force in Regional Economic Integration – A Transformative Year for EACSOF (GIZ)
Integration of civil society voices is key to driving people-centred East African integration. One of the central actors to shape and communicate these voices is the East African Civil Society Organizations Forum (EACSOF) – a regional NGO founded in 2009 in Arusha, Tanzania. It represents civil society organisations across East Africa. EACSOF aims to enhance civil society engagement in the EAC integration process through information sharing, networking, and capacity building.
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Enhancing Food Safety in East Africa – Regional Experts Validate the Study on Quality of Food Inspections in EAC (GIZ)
Regional experts from the EAC Secretariat and EAC Partner States working in human and animal health sectors and standards, along with representatives from the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH), the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), discussed better approaches to improve food safety in East Africa and validated a study along with recommendations on the quality of inspections of foods of animal origin in the EAC.
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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 Strengthens Outbreak Preparedness with Regional Infection Prevention Training (GIZ)
Healthcare professionals from across the EAC Partner States recently convened in Mwanza, Tanzania, for an intensive Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) training. Over 60 healthcare professionals from Faith Based Oorganizations health facilities, along with health experts from the Ministries of Health in Tanzania, Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, and South Sudan, participated in the programme, which was conducted in collaboration with the German Epidemic Preparedness Team (SEEG) and Africa CDC.
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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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EAC Private Sector Leaders Approve Proposals to Boost Trade in Services (GIZ)
On 17 March 2025, the EAC in collaboration with the East African Business Council, and with support from GIZ through the LIFTED project, convened private sector leaders from associations across all eight EAC Partner States to validate proposals for the regional policy advocacy agenda which aims to eliminate barriers to Trade in Services and accelerate economic growth across the region.
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.
