EAC Secretariat Holds the Inaugural EAC Regional Metrology Conference
From June 19-23, 2023, the EAC Secretariat in partnership with TMA through the USAID-ERRP, successfully held the inaugural Regional Metrology Conference in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Themed ‘Metrology in Health,’ the conference highlighted the pivotal role of measurements in health and various aspects of social, economic, and industrial development activities. It also served as a […]
Charting a Path for Strengthening Burundi’s Agricultural Sector
In June 2023, the USAID – Economic Recovery and Reform program team traveled to Bujumbura, Burundi, to gain insights into the country’s agricultural market by engaging with stakeholders, including government institutions, development partners, producer groups, and the private sector. This visit was a significant step to inform USAID-ERRP interventions in Burundi that aim to strengthen […]
National Textile Technical Committees Convene to Evaluate Progress in Standards Development
The Kenya Bureau Of Standards (KEBS) National Technical Committees (TCs) dealing with Yarns and Fibres and Towels, Medical Textiles, and Hygienic Products convened for a consultative workshop, held from June 19-23, 2023, to review and assess their progress in developing standards in the textile industry, particularly in the sanitary towels, cotton, and acrylic yarn industries. […]