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April 13, 2015

Global business emphasises opportunity TFA ratification brings to Africa at WTO’s 20th anniversary in Marrakech

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) urges African politicians to ratify the World Trade Organization (WTO) Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) at the 20th anniversary of the organization in Marrakech. Welcoming Ministers from African nations, the Prime Minister of Morocco and representatives from the World Bank, TradeMark Africa and the International Road Transport Union (IRU), the […]

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April 7, 2015

EAC framework guides TMA path

Kampala — TMA does not call the shots, but follows a path laid out by the East African Community Heads of State Summit writes WINNIE MANDELA. Basically this set out the broadstrokes of what the five countries want in a Single Customs Territory (SCT). The framework spells out the guiding pillars under which SCT will […]

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March 23, 2015

Should parliament ratify trade agreements?

This is the debate The Southern and Eastern African Trade, Information and Negotiations Institute (SEATINI) sparked off in a consultative meeting it held today. Uganda has signed a number of treaties and is still negotiating some which include the European Union –East Africa Community(EAC) Economic Partnership Agreements(EPAS), The US-EAC Trade Investment Partnership Agreement and other […]

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March 23, 2015

Private sector players line up for East Africa LIFT fund

More than 30 private sector companies have so far applied for grants in the first round of TradeMark Africa’s Logistics Innovation for Trade, or LIFT, fund, which was launched in Europe last month. With such funds typically attracting a deluge of applications in the final days before a round closes, many more are expected to […]

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March 10, 2015

How integration will lead to EA’s prosperity

East African ministers and secretariat members hold 800 meetings each year. That is an average of three meetings each day, all aimed at navigating the complex nature of the East African Community’s integration process. For 11 years now, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and more recently, Rwanda and Burundi, have been on a journey towards achieving regional […]

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February 18, 2015

Trading Out of Poverty in East Africa – Making it Happen

The Saana Institute partnered with the Trade Out of Poverty All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) to organise a seminar on trade, development and poverty reduction in East Africa on the 11th of February at the House of Commons. The event featured Frank Matsaert, Chief Executive Office of TradeMark Africa (TMA), Patrick Obath, Board Director for […]

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February 16, 2015

Despite challenges, EAC integration has been strengthened

History will judge us kindly, Kenya’s president said in response to questions from our special correspondent. —————————————– You have been the chairman of EAC and Igad at the same time. What were your challenges? How do you rate your performance in both positions? It was an honour and a privilege to be chosen by my […]

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February 10, 2015

Chamber of Commerce receives funding to improve business environment in Burundi

Bujumbura, 10th February 2015 – Burundi Federal Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CFCIB) today signed a financial agreement to receive funding of US$ 450,470 from TradeMark Africa (TMA). The funding will be used to implement a project that will enhance participation of Burundi private sector in formulation and implementation of policies. At least 200 small […]

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February 5, 2015

Nakaseke passes by-law on maize quality standards

Local government authorities in Ssemuto Sub county, Nakaseke District have passed by-laws to guide and regulate farmers and traders on meeting the maize standards for better access to markets. The by-laws are a result of consecutive consultative meetings on the East African Community maize standards, which were organised by Southern and Eastern African Trade Information […]

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February 2, 2015

How Rwandan freighters have benefited from EAC integration

The cost of international road freight services and Rwanda’s own industry, in particular, has for some years been on the agenda of the Government of Rwanda at all levels of national policy formulation and implementation. Vision 2020 refers to the “natural barrier” that transport costs form in opposition to development, while EDPRS 1 put an […]

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