A National Trade Facilitation Strategy for Côte d’Ivoire in the pipeline
In a consultative meeting that took place this week at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI-CI) in Abidjan, stakeholders involved in cross-border trade marked a key step in the development of a National Trade Facilitation Strategy for Côte d’Ivoire. The meeting aimed at raising awareness and strengthening the capacity of stakeholders on the action […]
Le panel ministériel de l’AmCham se penche sur les perspectives en matière de commerce et d’investissement en Afrique de l’Est
TradeMark Africa (TMA) participera au AmCham Business Summit, le forum le plus en vue entre les États-Unis et l’Afrique de l’Est, qui se tiendra à Nairobi du 24 au 15 avril 2024 au Windsor Golf Hotel, à Nairobi, en tant que partenaire de connaissances. Le sommet est conçu pour attirer les entreprises avant-gardistes qui cherchent […]
AmCham ministerial panel to dissect trade and investment prospects in Eastern Africa
TradeMark Africa (TMA) will participate at the AmCham Business Summit, the highest profile U.S. – East Africa forum to be held in Nairobi from 24-15 April 2024 at Windsor Golf Hotel, Nairobi, as a knowledge partner. The Summit is designed to appeal to forward-thinking companies looking to expand into Kenya and the East and Horn […]
Burundi cross-border traders tipped on how to report trade barriers on a mobile phone app
The East African Community (EAC) Secretariat and TradeMark Africa’s Burundi Programme conducted a two-day training on Non-Tarriff Barriers (NTBs) for Burundi’s cross border trade participants. Held on April 15-16, 2024, the training enlightened attendees on identifying, monitoring, and reporting obstacles to trade using the newly launched EAC-NTBs mobile app, which is designed to streamline the […]
Development of National Trade Facilitation Strategy in Côte d’Ivoire to Catalyse Trade in West Africa
TradeMark Africa recently kicked off its programming in Côte d’Ivoire by supporting the development of the National Trade Facilitation Strategy, an effort backed by the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. This marks a pivotal step for the country as it aims to bolster its trade infrastructure and expand commerce with its neighbours and beyond. The initiative not […]
Finland echoes its commitment in continued support for trade facilitation work in Africa
TradeMark Africa recently had the honour of hosting Ms. Suomela-Chowdhury, Finland’s Deputy Director General for the Africa Department, who was accompanied by Otto Kivinen, from Finland’s Embassy in Nairobi and also TMA’s Council Chair. Finland has been an integral supporter of TMA for the past decade, contributing over EUR 26 million in core funding. This support has enabled innovation, […]
Shaping Tanzania Vision 2050: Private Sector and TMA Drive Digital Evolution and Economic Sustainability
Last week, the Tanzania Private Sector Foundation (TPSF), supported by TMA, held a significant forum to discuss the development of Tanzania Vision 2050. The event was attended by more than 100 stakeholders from the private sector, providing valuable insights to the committee responsible for gathering stakeholder input. The discussions highlighted the necessity for Tanzania Vision […]
TradeMark Africa marks significant milestones on key projects with partners across Africa
TradeMark Africa, with its wide range of partners, has made significant strides in initiating new projects and pressing ahead with trade facilitation initiatives across Africa. In collaboration with the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), TMA officially handed over a revamped Port of Kalundu, that is situated in Uvira, Sud-Kivu Province. The initiative is […]
Kalundu Port Upgrades Mark Major Milestone in DRC’s Trade
Kalundu, 25 March 2024: The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), in partnership with TradeMark Africa (TMA), is pleased to announce the completion of the infrastructure upgrades at the Kalundu Port, situated in Uvira, Sud-Kivu Province. This initiative is part of a broader effort to boost regional trade and economic development along the […]
Upgrades Set for Nakonde Border Post to Boost Zambia-Tanzania Trade
Lusaka, March 20, 2024: The Government of Zambia, represented by the Ministry of Finance and National Planning, and TradeMark Africa (TMA), have entered into a Partner Support Agreement (PSA) to upgrade the Nakonde One Stop Border Post, a key trade route between Zambia and Tanzania. Funded by the UK government, the ZMK 197 million (£7.1 million) project will improve the […]