EAC and TradeMark Africa Launch App for Eliminating Non-Tariff Barriers
USAID-ERRA funded the translation of the EAC Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs) Application (App) into EAC official languages: French and Swahili. This feature enables users, mostly traders, to interact with the app in languages they understand, facilitating the reporting, monitoring, and resolution of NTBs that impact their cross-border trading activities. On December 08, 2023, TradeMark Africa (TMA), […]
USAID-ERRA Expands to DRC and Undertakes Demand-Driven Engagements with Stakeholders Across Different Provinces.
The latest ‘buy-in’ to ERRA comes from the USAID DRC mission. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), one of Africa’s largest nations, boasts abundant natural resources in minerals, oil, gas, and cash crops such as coffee and cocoa, driving export-led growth. Despite being a member of various regional economic communities, including its recent accession to […]
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 […]
Boosting the Blue Economy and Fisheries in the Horn of Africa
In a move to invigorate the fisheries and blue economy sector in the Horn of Africa, USAID-ERRA convened a Collaboration, Learning, and Adaptation (CLA) event from October 11 to 13, 2023, in Addis Ababa aimed at discussing opportunities and challenges in the Fisheries and Blue Economy Sector. The event brought together over 120 delegates from […]
4th International Phytosanitary Conference Highlights
The 4th International Phytosanitary Conference occurred in Nairobi from September 18-21, 2023. The event was organized by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) in partnership with USAID-ERRA, the Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International (CABI), and the Centre of Phytosanitary Excellence (COPE). By bringing together experts and stakeholders from the government and private sector in […]
Digital Transformation Set to Revolutionize Kenya’s Agriculture
In a groundbreaking partnership backed by USAID-ERRA funding, Kenya’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MoALD) and TradeMark Africa (TMA) have taken a step to revolutionize Kenya’s agricultural landscape through the development of the Agricultural Sector Data Gateway (ASDG). This state-of-the-art digital platform will provide real-time, comprehensive agricultural insights and arm stakeholders with the information […]
USAID-ERRA Partners with Kenya’s State Department for East Africa Community to Empower Scall-Scale Cross-Border Traders
The State Department for East Africa Community (SDEAC), in collaboration with USAID-ERRA, has rolled out a National Outreach Program to empower women, youth, and persons living with disabilities. This program will encourage participants to formalize their trade and to improve their understanding of the Simplified Trade Regime (STR) in order to gain greater access to […]
Green Freight Logistics – Decoupling trade and growth from CO2 Emissions
Logistics is a key focus sector for the USAID-ERRA award since it is a vital enabler in facilitating trade and prosperity for export and import value chains. The main theme of this workstream is to support the greening of logistics by reducing CO2 emissions without jeopardizing trade and growth. On September 7th, the ERRA Chief […]