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Individual Application Developer Consultant for the Development of Trade Data Reproducible Analytical Pipelines (RAP)

07/05/2024

The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) has received financing from the European Union (EU) towards eligible costs for the development of trade statistics Reproducible Analytical Pipelines (RAP) and now invites eligible candidates to apply for the consultancy assignment: Individual Application Developer Consultant for the Development of Trade Data Reproducible Analytical Pipelines (RAP)…
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DEVELOPMENT OF MOOC TRAINING PROGRAM/CURRICULUM ON CIVIL SOCIETY IN PEACE AND SECURITY.

02/05/2024

The COMESA Secretariat is inviting Individual Consultants to submit their CV and Financial Proposal for the following services: DEVELOPMENT OF MOOC TRAINING PROGRAM/CURRICULUM ON CIVIL SOCIETY IN PEACE AND SECURITY. The Terms of Reference defining the minimum technical requirements for these services are attached as Annex 1 to this Request for Expression of Interest. …
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DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLICATION / VISIBILITY MATERIALS

02/05/2024

The COMESA Secretariat is inviting a Firm/firms to submit their Technical and Financial Proposal for the following services: DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLICATION / VISIBILITY MATERIALS. The Terms of Reference defining the minimum technical requirements for these services are attached as Annex 1 to this Request for Expression of Interest. All firms are eligible for this…
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COMESA Court’s Initiative to Bridge Administrative Gaps

26/04/2024

Legal experts are convening in Kenya to review three key legal documents of the COMESA Court of Justice. These include the draft Staff Rules, the draft Executive Management Staff Rules, and a proposal to amend Article 20 of the COMESA Treaty. The presentation of these draft legal instruments took place during the 25th COMESA Legislative…
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Malawi Ratifies the Tripartite Free Trade Agreement

26/04/2024

Malawi has ratified the Tripartite Free Trade Agreement, bringing the total number of state that have done so to 12. Now, only two are remaining to reach the requisite threshold of 14 to enable the agreement to enter into force. The ratification instrument, signed by Malawi Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon Nancy Tembo was delivered…
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COMESA Supports Zambia Launch its Green Growth Strategy

24/04/2024

Lusaka, Wednesday, April 24, 2024: The Government of Zambia, in collaboration with COMESA and various development partners, has launched the National Green Growth Strategy (GGS). This strategy aims to drive the country towards sustainable development, prioritizing environmental sustainability, economic growth, and social inclusiveness. The Zambia Green Growth Strategy is a comprehensive framework designed to integrate…
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COMESA Begins Implementing Trade Remedies Regulations

24/04/2024

Lusaka, Wednesday, April 24, 2024: COMESA has begun the comprehensive implementation of its Trade Remedies Regulations, aimed at recommending measures to prevent potential losses that its Member States might incur due to unfair trading practices and unforeseen surges in imports during business transactions. The Regulations were adopted way back in 2000, but their application has largely…
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Step towards harmonized agricultural policies and regulations

23/04/2024

Nairobi, Kenya, 23 April 2024: COMESA is currently hosting a stakeholders’ workshop on Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) measures from 22-30 April 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya. Attended by sector specialists from COMESA Member States, its objective is to revise the COMESA Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Regulations, SPS Strategy, and develop Implementation Plans for the Food Safety,…
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COMESA Institutions Hold Awareness Forum in Mauritius

16/04/2024

The first joint awareness Forum for the 12 COMESA institutions, was conducted in Port Louis, Mauritius on 15 – 16 April 2024, attended by over 120 local and international delegates. The forum, conducted under the theme “Economic Integration for a Thriving COMESA Anchored on Green Investment, Value Addition, and Tourism,” aimed to enhance the visibility…
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Aviation: Eswatini Hosts Pioneering Workshop on Gender Equality

15/04/2024

Mbabane, Eswatini, 12 April 2024: The aviation sector, known for its high technical demands and significant economic impact, has historically seen lower participation rates of women, especially in technical and leadership roles. As part of a broader initiative to tackle these disparities and foster an inclusive environment that supports the careers of women in this…
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