EAC-GIZ IWRM Programme Supports the 13th Mara Day Celebration – Advancing Sustainable Conservation and Climate Resilience (GIZ)

The EAC and GIZ Lake Victoria Basin Integrated Water Resources Management (LVBC-IWRM) Programme provided vital support for the 13th annual Mara Day celebration, held on 15 September 2024, in Sekenani Town, Narok County, Kenya. Under the theme, "Flowing Forward Together: Conserving the Mara Basin Ecosystem for Sustainable Biodiversity and Climate Change Resilience" (Swahili: “Kwa Pamoja: Tuhifadhi Bonde la Mto Mara kwa Bionuai Endelevu na Ustahimilivu wa Tabianchi”), the event highlighted the importance of collaborative efforts in protecting the Mara River Basin, one of East Africa's most vital ecosystems.
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EAC-GIZ IWRM Programme Supports the 13th Mara Day Celebration – Advancing Sustainable Conservation and Climate Resilience (GIZ)

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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The Republic of South Sudan Signs the EAC Mutual Recognition Agreement for Engineers, Advancing Cross-Border Mobility (GIZ)

The Republic of South Sudan has today acceded to the Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) of engineers, marking a significant milestone towards the movement of professional engineers in the East African Community. The accession agreement was signed by the Registrar of the Engineering Council of South Sudan, the Engineers Board of Kenya, the Engineers Registration Board of Tanzania, the Engineers Registration Board of Uganda, and the Rwanda Engineering Council.
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The Republic of South Sudan Signs the EAC Mutual Recognition Agreement for Engineers, Advancing Cross-Border Mobility (GIZ)

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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Unlocking Regional Opportunities: Empowering SMEs Through EAC-GIZ Partnership (GIZ)

EAC Convenes Key Stakeholders to Review Women and Youth Policies (GIZ)

From 24 to 26 September 2024, the EAC hosted a joint planning meeting at its headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania, bringing together key regional stakeholders, policy experts, and civil society representatives to review the Regional Strategy for Women in Business for Socio-Economic Development and the EAC Youth Policy. This marks a crucial step in the region's push for more inclusive growth towards empowering women and youth engagement in shaping policies that impact their futures.
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EAC Convenes Key Stakeholders to Review Women and Youth Policies (GIZ)

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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Handling Major Transboundary Disease Outbreaks at Border Control Points – Insights from Kenya's OSBP Official (GIZ)

EAC-EU Convene a Digital Transformation Co-creation Workshop to Accelerate East Africa's Digital Economy (GIZ)

On 30 September, the East African Community (EAC) and the European Union (EU) officially launched the EU-EAC Regional Co-creation Workshop on Digital Transformation in Arusha, Tanzania. Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to advancing a human-centric approach to digital transformation in East Africa, leveraging technology and innovation to strengthen regional integration. The two-day workshop, co-organised by the EAC Secretariat and the European Union and facilitated by the Digital for Development (D4D) Hub, marks a significant step towards shaping a digital economy package for East Africa.
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EAC-EU Convene a Digital Transformation Co-creation Workshop to Accelerate East Africa's Digital Economy (GIZ)

“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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“As an Engineer from Tanzania, I Would Like to Work Freely in Kenya, Uganda, or Any of the Other EAC Partner States." (GIZ)

The East African Community Champions Digital Public Infrastructure at UNGA 79 – Paving the Way for a Digital Future in East Africa (GIZ)

On 24 September 2024, the EAC Secretary General Veronica Nduva, among other global leaders, showcased their commitment to Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) during a side event hosted by the International Peace Institute, the UN Office of the Secretary-General's Envoy on Technology, and the UN Development Programme in New York. Discussions held during the side event at the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), emphasised the EAC's growing role in promoting DPI as a driver of sustainable development.
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The East African Community Champions Digital Public Infrastructure at UNGA 79 – Paving the Way for a Digital Future in East Africa (GIZ)

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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Promoting Sustainable Utilisation and Management of Natural Resources – The Case of Integrated Water Resources Management (GIZ)

EAC-GIZ IWRM Programme Supports the 13th Mara Day Celebration – Advancing Sustainable Conservation and Climate Resilience (GIZ)

The EAC and GIZ Lake Victoria Basin Integrated Water Resources Management (LVBC-IWRM) Programme provided vital support for the 13th annual Mara Day celebration, held on 15 September 2024, in Sekenani Town, Narok County, Kenya. Under the theme, "Flowing Forward Together: Conserving the Mara Basin Ecosystem for Sustainable Biodiversity and Climate Change Resilience" (Swahili: “Kwa Pamoja: Tuhifadhi Bonde la Mto Mara kwa Bionuai Endelevu na Ustahimilivu wa Tabianchi”), the event highlighted the importance of collaborative efforts in protecting the Mara River Basin, one of East Africa's most vital ecosystems.
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EAC-GIZ IWRM Programme Supports the 13th Mara Day Celebration – Advancing Sustainable Conservation and Climate Resilience (GIZ)

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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About German Development Cooperation

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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.

Agriculture & Food Security
Agriculture & Food Security
Agriculture & Food Security

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…

Customs Union & Common Market
Customs Union & Common Market
Customs Union & Common Market

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…

Education & Training
Education & Training
Education & Training

Environment & Natural Resources

The East African Community is endowed with various natural resources such as forests, water, wildlife, mountains, minerals and energy resources.

Environment & Natural Resources
Environment & Natural Resources
Environment & Natural 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…

Gender, Community Development & Civil Society Mobilization
Gender, Community Development & Civil Society Mobilization
Gender, Community Development & Civil Society Mobilization

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.

Health
Health
Health

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…

Industrial Development & SMEs
Industrial Development & SMEs
Industrial Development & SMEs

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…

Investment & Private Sector Development
Investment & Private Sector Development
Investment & Private Sector Development

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…

Organisational Development & Outreach
Organisational Development & Outreach
Organisational Development & Outreach

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…

Peace & Security
Peace & Security
Peace & Security

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.

Tourism & Wildlife
Tourism & Wildlife
Tourism & Wildlife