Collaboration to Enhance Climate-Resilient Supply Chains in Africa
To address the urgent need to create more climate-resilient supply chains, USAID-ERRA participated in a World Food Programme (WFP) Logistics Workshop on November 1, 2023, in Nairobi and contributed to discussions aimed at reducing post-harvest food losses, which account for 15-25% of all food production and significantly contributes to CO2 emissions, as well as optimizing […]
Ethiopia And Kenya Agree to a Pre-Feasibility Study on The Socio-Economic Development of the LAPSSET Corridor
The adoption of the pre-feasibility study by Ethiopia and Kenya, focusing on the Ethiopia-Mombasa and Ethiopia-Lamu sections of the Lamu Port, South Sudan, Ethiopia Transport (LAPSSET) Corridor represents a critical milestone in fostering inclusive socio-economic development in the region. Funded by USAID-ERRA, the study assessed and identified potential trade opportunities, key trade barriers, strategic policies, […]
World Standards Day: KEBS Unveils New Standards to Enhance Industry Efficiencies and Trade
In a significant move to enhance industry efficiencies, the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), with funding from USAID-ERRA, developed new standards covering various sectors, including leather and textile, grain silos, and food safety. These standards aim to fill existing gaps in standardization, focusing on safety, quality, and innovation while guaranteeing product safety for consumers. This […]