Internship Opportunity - Intern for the Programme SEAMPEC II in Areas of Communication, Monitoring and Knowledge Management (GIZ)
SEAMPEC II is part of the technical development cooperation between the EAC and Germany. The political partner as well as the implementation partner is the EAC Secretariat in Arusha. The programme is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). You will support the programme team in the implementation of the SEAMPEC II programme, which aims at improving the institutional and regulatory framework conditions for regional and continental trade in the East African Community. The intern will support the areas of communication, monitoring and knowledge management.
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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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International Tourism Day 2023 – EAC and GIZ Reflect on the Successes of Joint Cooperation in the Tourism Sector (GIZ)
The Secretariat, in collaboration with all seven EAC Partner States, is implementing the “East African Community Tourism Marketing Strategy 2021-2025”, which aims to position the EAC as the leading sustainable regional tourism destination in Africa. In line with this strategy, the EAC in partnership with the “Support to East African Integration” SEAMPEC II project, collaborates with the EAC experts from the national bodies of the tourism industry as well as the private sector in implementing various tourism initiatives as guided by the strategy.
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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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GIZ, EAWiBP and EABC Join Hands to Develop Capacities to Improve the Participation of Women Entrepreneurs (SMEs) in the EAC and AfCFTA Integration Processes (GIZ)
GIZ, EAWiBP and EABC jointly conducted trade facilitation forums at the Namanga, Malaba and Busia One Stop Border Posts (OSBPs). The objective was to bring together cross-border women traders and representatives of border agencies to discuss challenges facing women traders and chart out policy recommendations to facilitate free movement of goods across the EAC region and beyond.
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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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The EAC-GIZ Water Programme joins the 12th Mara Day Celebrations: Hifadhi Mto Mara kwa Ustawi wa Viumbe Hai na Uchumi Endelevu (GIZ)
The celebrations featured presentations during a pre-scientific conference, exhibitions, show casing and exchanging of experiences and practices by various stakeholders, tree planting and school children’s competitions.
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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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Internship Opportunity - Intern for the Programme SEAMPEC II in Areas of Communication, Monitoring and Knowledge Management (GIZ)
SEAMPEC II is part of the technical development cooperation between the EAC and Germany. The political partner as well as the implementation partner is the EAC Secretariat in Arusha. The programme is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). You will support the programme team in the implementation of the SEAMPEC II programme, which aims at improving the institutional and regulatory framework conditions for regional and continental trade in the East African Community. The intern will support the areas of communication, monitoring and knowledge management.
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.
