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e-COMESA Newsletter No. 701

e-COMESA Newsletter 701

COMESA Research Forum: Call for comprehensive research on pharmaceuticals

Cairo, Thursday, September 15, 2022:  There is need to undertake comprehensive research on pharmaceuticals production and trade flows in the COMESA region to determine trade and competitiveness opportunities in the pharmaceutical industry. This was one of the recommendations from the four-day 9th COMESA Annual Research Forum that closed today in Cairo, Egypt. The forum which…
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Six Innovations Presented at the COMESA Research Forum

Cairo, Wednesday, September 14, 2022: Six innovations were today showcased at the ongoing COMESA Research Forum in Cairo, Egypt.  The innovations will be considered for the COMESA Innovation Awards, which are aimed at recognizing and celebrating individuals and institutions that use science, technology and innovation to advance the regional integration agenda. Among them were cooking…
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COMESA Annual Research Forum Underway in Egypt

Cairo, Monday, September 12, 2022:  The 9th edition of the COMESA Annual Research Forum began today in Cairo, Egypt with close to 100 participants from 19 Member States attending. The four-days forum will address emerging topical issues in economics, trade and regional integration at continental and global level. Its is one of the avenues through…
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The 9th COMESA Annual Research Forum Begins on Monday

Lusaka, Friday, September 9, 2022:  The 9th edition of the COMESA Annual Research Forum takes Monday 12 to Thursday 15 September 2022 in Cairo, Egypt. About 100 participants comprising of policymakers, the academia, think tanks and the private sector are expected to attend physically and virtually. The 9th Forum will address emerging topical issues in…
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Steps Towards Harmonised Policy for e-Commerce in the Region

The Eastern Africa-Southern-Africa and Indian Ocean (EA-SA-IO) region is focusing on developing a regional model policy and regulatory frameworks for e-Commerce which will in turn facilitate several economic activities and contribute to economic development. The benefits identified with having a well-functioning e-commerce sector includes reduced transaction costs, enhanced logistics, distribution and retail services and micro-small-and-medium-sized…
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Digital Regional Food Balance Sheet Launched

Kigali, Thursday, Sept 08, 2022: COMESA in partnership with several stakeholders, among them the Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) have launched the digital Regional Food Balance Sheet (RFBS). The RFBS aims to accelerate the application of digital, remote sensing and advanced analytical technologies to provide forecasts for major food commodities in the East…
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COMESA Toasts Kenya’s President-elect

COMESA has congratulated Kenya’s President Elect Dr William Samoei Ruto, following his victory in the August 9 General Elections. In a message to the President-Elect, Secretary General, Chileshe Mpundu Kapwepwe also applauded the people of Kenya for exercising their civic duty in a peaceful, patient and calm manner. “This has enabled a smooth conclusion of…
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يعقد البرنامج الإقليمي لتكنولوجيا المعلومات والاتصالات ورشة العمل التصديقية حول بيانات أصحاب المصلحة والدراسة الاستقصائية الأساسية حول التجارة الإلكترونية

ليلونجوي، الأحد 4 سبتمبر 2022: يعقد خبراء تكنولوجيا المعلومات والاتصالات من تسع وعشرين دول أعضاء في الكوميسا ومجموعة شرق أفريقيا (الإياك) ومجموعة تنمية دول الجنوب الأفريقي (السادك) ولجنة المحيط الهندى والهيئة الحكومية للتنمية (الايجاد) ورشتى عمل متتاليتين في ملاوي خلال الفترة 5 – 10 سبتمبر 2022. وقعت الكوميسا والاتحاد الأوروبي بموجب صندوق التنمية الأوروبي الحادى…
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Le Programme régional des TIC tient un Atelier de validation de l’Étude de la cartographie des parties prenantes et enquête de base et de l’Étude sur le commerce électronique

Lilongwe, dimanche 4 septembre 2022 : Les experts en technologies de l’information et de la communication (TIC) de 29 États membres du COMESA, de la Communauté d’Afrique de l’Est (EAC), de la Communauté de développement de l’Afrique australe (SADC), de la Commission de l’océan Indien (COI) et de l’Autorité intergouvernementale pour le développement (IGAD) se…
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