Mwangi Gakunga – Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA)

COMESA Research Forum: Push for Greater Value Addition, Green Investments, and Tourism

17/09/2024

The 11th COMESA Annual Research Forum began today, bringing together policymakers, academics, think tanks, and the private sector from COMESA Member States and beyond to discuss emerging issues in regional integration. The virtual forum, themed “Fostering Economic Integration and Inclusivity in COMESA through Value Addition, Green Investments, and Tourism,” is part of ongoing capacity-building initiatives…
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COMESA Finalizes Revision of SPS Regulations, Strategy, and Implementation Plans

07/09/2024

COMESA has finalized the revision of its Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) regulations, strategy, and implementation plans. This initiative aims to strengthen SPS capacities across Member States by eliminating inconsistencies that have hindered regional trade in food and agricultural products. SPS measures are regulatory tools designed to protect human, animal, and plant life from risks such…
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COMESA, IOM Dialogue on Free Movement

01/09/2024

COMESA and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) convened a two-day dialogue on the COMESA Free Movement Agenda and Stakeholders’ Validation Workshop in Kigali, Rwanda. The event focused on the “Draft Impact Assessment Report” on the economic and social benefits of free movement of labour and skills mobility within the region. Participants included migration and…
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Exploring Africa’s Carbon Market Potential

01/09/2024

On August 29, 2024, the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), in collaboration with the World Bank, hosted a webinar under the Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Transformation (ASCENT) Programme. It brought together a diverse group of experts and stakeholders from the energy and climate sectors, focusing on the transformative potential of carbon…
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Enhancing Women’s Leadership, Mentorship and Networks in Pharma

31/08/2024

A Regional Networking and Mentoring Meeting for Women in the Pharmaceutical Sector took place in Kigali, Rwanda, from August 27 to 28, 2024. The gathering offered women in the pharmaceutical industry across the COMESA region and beyond a valuable platform to network and collaborate. The meeting was focused on leveraging existing policies, such as the…
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Spotlight on Consumer Rights in Air Transport as Regional Training Kicks Off in Uganda

26/08/2024

Kampala, August 26, 2024: Consumers of aviation services in Africa often lack protection against poor service delivery and are largely unaware of their rights. Even when they are aware, they frequently face institutional limitations, such as inadequate enforcement or access to information. In response to this, a one-week regional training aimed at supporting the review of…
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COMESA and IISD Sign MOU to support sustainable development in eastern and southern Africa

23/08/2024

August 23, 2024: The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to co-operate in areas of common interest in pursuing their respective mandates and strategic objectives of contribution towards sustainable economic growth and development. Under the partnership, the two organizations will…
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COMESA and China Strengthen Ties!

20/08/2024

Lusaka, Tuesday, August 20, 2024: The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) is set to formalize a major partnership with China during the upcoming Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). This MoU will focus on key areas like capacity building, agricultural development, and investment opportunities across various sectors. Key areas of focus include capacity…
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COMESA and European Union Launch New €40 Million Regional Circular Economy Programme

17/08/2024

Lusaka, Friday, 16 August 2024: The European Union (EU) and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) have officially launched a new regional Circular Economy Programme, following the signing of a €40 million financing agreement for the “SWITCH to Circular Economy in East and Southern Africa (SWITCH-2-CE in ESA)” initiative. The agreement was…
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Digital platform for women entrepreneurs now has new resources for learning

17/08/2024

In a bid to enhance its support for women entrepreneurship and women’s economic empowerment, the digital platform for women in business – 50 Million African Women Speak – has introduced a new section which provides a broad range of learning resources on various aspects of business. The resources are available via the landing page of…
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Author: Mwangi Gakunga