The Regional Enterprise Competitiveness and Access to Markets Programme (RECAMP) has successfully concluded after a four-year implementation period. Funded by the 11th European Development Fund, the €8 million programme aimed to enhance the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the agro-processing, horticulture, and leather value chains across the COMESA region. RECAMP’s impact has…
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The complexities of managing a financial crisis are often heightened by external shocks, such as commodity price fluctuations, particularly in countries heavily reliant on these resources. These challenges underscore the importance of implementing best practices to prevent financial crises and enhancing crisis management tools to mitigate their negative impacts. This is especially relevant for low-income…
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COMESA was among the Regional Economic Communities (RECs) that participated in the Group of Twenty (G20)’s first meeting to be chaired by an African nation held on 20 – 21 February 2025. Under South Africa’s leadership, the inaugural G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting took place in Johannesburg, attended by ministers from the member countries, representatives…
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Egypt, Turkey, and France Ambassadors to Zambia have been accredited as representatives of their respective countries to COMESA. In a brief ceremony at the COMESA Secretariat in Lusaka Monday, February 10, 2025, the three presented their letters of credence to Secretary General Chileshe Mpundu Kapwepwe, marking a new chapter in international cooperation. H.E. Ms. Mayada…
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COMESA Secretariat in collaboration with the Investment Climate Reform (ICR) Facility on Friday 14 February held a Public-Private Dialogue (PPD) on promoting women’s economic empowerment and fostering gender-responsive trade policies at Zambia-Zimbabwe Chirundu Border Post. In addition to Chirundu, the Secretariat and the ICR Facility will also conduct a series of the PPD at the…
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The COMESA Court of Justice Delivers a Landmark Decision on Safeguard Measures
The Alliance for Commodity Trade in Eastern and Southern Africa (ACTESA) and the International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at enhancing agriculture productivity and sustainability across the continent. This collaboration marks a pivotal step in strengthening agriculture research, policies, and regulations to ensure small farmer-holder access to quality…
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Under the close supervision of the RFBS Project Manager in COMESA Secretariat, the Technical Operations Coordinator will work closely with the Project Manager, Delivery Analyst, and RFBS implementing teams to support the design, enhancement, and deployment of the RFBS mobile and web applications. They will contribute to strategic design, stakeholder engagement, and capacity-building initiatives to…
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To provide technical support in facilitating road transport policy and regulatory development, implementation and harmonization to ensure regional road transport infrastructure integration in line with Division mandate and COMESA Treaty. Click on the link below for more details Call for Application for 3 Professional staff 2025 ENG v1 Call for Application for 3 Professional staff…
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To provide technical support services in the development and facilitation of implementation of energy sector work programs in the region with the aim of supporting regional energy policy development, harmonization and domestication in Member States in line with Division mandate and COMESA Treaty. Click on the link below for more details Call for Application for…
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