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SUMMARY:NOTICE: 21st EABC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM)
DESCRIPTION:Drawn on Date: 26th November 2020 \nFollowing the 77th ECM resolution to hold a virtual AGM and in line with article 24 of the MEMARTS Notice is hereby given that the 21st Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the East African Business Council shall be held virtually from 14.30HRS to 16.00HRS (EAT) on Wednesday\, 16th December 2020\, to transact the following business: – \n\nAdoption of the Agenda.\nCommunication from the Chair.\nConfirmation of Minutes of the 20th EABC AGM.\nDiscussion of Matters Arising from the Minutes of the 20th EABC AGM\nTo Receive and Consider the Report of the Executive Committee for the period August 2019- September 2020.\nTo Receive and Consider the Audited accounts together with the report of the auditors for the year ending 31st December 2019.\nTo appoint auditors and fix their remuneration\nTo transact any other business (AOB) for which 7 days written notice prior to the 21st EABC AGM has been given.\n\nNB: The AGM will be attended and participated by paid up members. Members who are in arrears are encouraged to pay their subscriptions before the AGM in order to fully participate. \nDr. Peter Mutuku Mathuki \nSECRETARY TO THE BOARD
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/21st-eabc-annual-general-meeting-agm/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20201208T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20201209T170000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Conference on Trade and Investment Opportunities in East Africa Post COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:Dear Esteemed Member\, \nThe COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted global and regional value chains impacting business operations and availed new emerging investment opportunities. In the first half of 2020 global foreign direct investment (FDI) flows fell by 49% and is expected to contract by 30-40% for the full year 2020 (UNCTAD). Investment facilitation and aftercare services by investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs) are critical towards attracting Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) and Cross Border Investments (CBIs) for economic rebound and growth in the East African Community. \nIn view of the above\, the East African Business Council (EABC) is pleased to invite you to the Virtual Conference on Trade and Investment Opportunities in East Africa Post COVID-19 on 8th & 9th December 2020 at 11:00hrs -13:00hrs EAT via Microsoft Teams. Link https://bit.ly/3nQ1koq. \nThis virtual conference will highlight: \n\nImpact of COVID-19 on FDI\nInvestment opportunities in East Africa\nOne-Stop Investment Centres\nPolicies and Incentives for investors in the EAC\n\nStrategies to improve the investment climate and ease doing business \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInvestment Promotion Authorities will present and showcase the investment opportunities available in East Africa in a bid to market the region as a single investment destination. \n\nDay 1: Tuesday\, 8th December 2020 \n\nTanzania Investment Centre\nZanzibar Investment Promotion Agency\nRwanda Development Board\nUganda Investment Authority\nSouth Sudan Investment Authority\n\nDay 2: Wednesday\, 9th December 2020 \n\nBurundi Investment Promotion Authority\nKenya Investment Authority\nEthiopia Investment Commission\nNational Investment Promotion Agency of the Democratic Republic of Congo\n\nHow to Join  \nJoin the Virtual Conference on Trade and Investment Opportunities in East Africa Post COVID-19 on 8th & 9th December 2020 at 11:00hrs -13:00hrs EAT via Microsoft Teams. Link https://bit.ly/3nQ1koq \nFollow the conversation on social media #INVESTEAC
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/virtual-conference-on-trade-and-investment-opportunities-in-east-africa-post-covid-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20201208T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20201209T170000
DTSTAMP:20261012T065620
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SUMMARY:KUSI IDEAS FESTIVAL: TOWARDS A POST-COVID AFRICA
DESCRIPTION:Kusi II will be held on December 8th and 9th\, 2020 a hybrid in-person and virtual conference with the first day being the Pan-African event\, and the second day an East African event\, focused on modern cities (a primer for the Africities Summit in 2021 in Kisumu) and the Lake Victoria Region Blue Economy. \nIn an unprecedented moment in Africa’s history\, the Covid-19 pandemic has severely impacted countries large and small. The global economy is predicted to lose $12 trillion\, or more\, by the end of 2021 even with the $18 trillion that has already been spent to stimulate economies around the world. \nSome economies in Africa have shrunk the most in 40 years\, and South Africa\, the most in 100 years. The pandemic is projected to send 50 million Sub-Saharan Africans into poverty\, a huge setback that would erase several years of hard-won progress. In the worst case\, Africa will only return to 2019 levels in 2030. \nIn light of the above\, Africa has demonstrated remarkable resilience and innovation. This festival will bring together the best insights and innovations in dealing with the impact of the virus in the economic\, health\, educational\, social areas to generate ideas for overcoming the crisis. \nIt will also look at experiences that are transferable; what to be avoided; how might we foolproof the future against the kind of ravages\, that have been visited by Covid-19; and to draw a picture of what a post-Covid Africa might look like. \nRegistration (at no cost) on the website: www.kusiideasfestival.com
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/kusi-ideas-festival-towards-a-post-covid-africa/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20201130T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20201130T170000
DTSTAMP:20261012T065620
CREATED:20201129T090916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201129T090916Z
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SUMMARY:Continental Forum on the Impact of COVID-19 on Free Movement of Persons in Africa
DESCRIPTION:The year 2020 has been one of the most challenging times to movement of persons in the entire world due tothe corona virus that has endangered the human species. \nIn a bid to curb the rapid spread\, all countries in the world\, took measures to curb the spread of the virus and some of these measures included quarantine and isolation measures\, closure of public spaces\, closure of borders\, airports and instituted measures for only frontline workers and essential services. In some countries\, it necessitated partial and even total lockdown. \nIn practical terms\, this meant the paralysis of most means of transport by air\, sea and land in a bid to curb or at least slow the spread of the virus through cross border interactions. With time\, there has been some progress with some countries re-opening fully while for others\, it’s still on a slow-motion basis. \nIn 2018\, the African Union in implementing its flagship project on free movement of persons in Africa and the African passport\, adopted the Protocol to the Treaty Establishing the African Economic Communities relating to Right of Entry\, Right of Residence and Right of Establishment; as well as adopted the Guidelines on the Production\, and issuance of the African Passport. The Protocol provides for temporary closure of borders and denial of entry to individuals on health and security considerations. Therefore\, the closures and limited access seen on the continent were not in contravention of the Protocol\, but were not without challenges\, which if not addressed could have long lasting implications on the Free Movement Agenda in Africa. \nPURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES OF THE CONTINENTAL FORUM \nThe continental forum on Impact of COVID-19 on Free Movement of Persons in Africa is meant to:\n• Bring all stakeholders (Member States\, RECs\, Partners\, Civil Society\, Private Sector\, youth and common citizens among others) to exchange ideas\, experiences and build synergy on collective efforts to enhance free movement of persons in Africa\, and to do so safely amidst COVID-19;\n• Provide a forum in which Member States and RECs can reflect on the effects of COVID 19 on free movement in their respective countries and regions and ensure measures/guidelines developed for ease of movement of persons and goods/services enhance movement of persons in Africa in safety. \nEXPECTED OUTCOMES \nBy the end of the continental meeting on the Impact of COVID-19 on Free Movement of Persons in Africa the following would have been achieved: \n• An understanding of how Member States and RECs manage free movement during the pandemic (challenges\, opportunities and mechanisms put in place to ensure safety during movement);\n• An understanding of the re-opening processes in different parts and suggestion on how they can be handled better.\nCreate synergies between free movement policies and practice\, in the actual implementation of these normative frameworks and how they affect other relevant sectors such as the continental free trade area\, the private sector and travel for the common citizen whose movement is affected by the pandemic \nEvent Website: Continental Forum on the Impact of COVID-19 on Free Movement of Persons in Africa | African Union (au.int)
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/continental-forum-on-the-impact-of-covid-19-on-free-movement-of-persons-in-africa/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20201123T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20201127T170000
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SUMMARY:YOULEAD SUMMIT 2020
DESCRIPTION:YouLead Summit 2020 is here\, bigger and better than before. The summit is brought to you by the East Africa Youth Leadership Program – YouLead\, the East African Community Youth Ambassadors Platform\,the YouLead Consortium members and a host of partners. For the first time\, everyone\, everywhere can participate because we are going virtual. Our theme this year is “Development is people…”\, taken from a famous quote by Mwalimu Julius Nyerere of Tanzania\, who stated that any form of meaningful and sustainable development has to be people centered. \nThis year\, your participation will make YouLead Summit become a successful\, vibrant platform that allows the YouLead community; old and young\, experienced and novice\, to meet\, interact and discuss developmental issues without prejudice. There will be many exciting topics to discuss and actions to take forward this year\, among them: the African Union Year of “Silencing the Guns” and the role of youth in peace building; the COVID-19 pandemic\, it’s disruptions and impact on the youth’s socio-economic life regionally and globally. \nTogether\, we will examine the status of youth participation in leadership\, and how a youth-centered policy environment could be created for access to economic opportunities and decent work for youth in the spirit of African Union Agenda 2063\, United Nations Global Development Agenda – Agenda 2063\, while still guided by individual countries’ domestic development policy frameworks. \nSee event website for registration: https://youleadsummit.org/
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/youlead-summit-2020/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20201123T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20201126T170000
DTSTAMP:20261012T065620
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SUMMARY:Virtual agrofood & plastprintpack Africa 2020
DESCRIPTION:Fairtrade\, the Germany based organizer behind the leading agrofood & plastprintpack trade shows in Algeria\, Ethiopia\, Ghana\, Iran\, Iraq\, Ivory Coast\, Kenya and Nigeria launch their Virtual agrofood & plastprintpack Africa\, taking place from 23 – 26 November 2020. www.virtual-africa.net \nThis four-day digital event – for which East African Business Council (EABC) is an Institutional Partner – brings leading global manufacturers and decision-makers from the African agrofood & plastprintpack industries together\, creating a sweeping network of valuable business contacts through a matchmaking platform backed by robust and secure artificial intelligence. At the virtual trade show\, each exhibitor has a virtual booth showcasing their profile\, logo and an image of their stand rep. Through this booth\, exhibitors can disseminate corporate videos\, showcase products\, interact with visitors via instant video calls\, live streaming of product demos and much more. For visitors\, the event is free to attend. \nVisiting: Free-of-charge Visitor registration \nExhibiting: Exhibitor registration in the fairtrade Online Shop \nPlease find attached the Virtual agrofood & plastprintpack Africa 2020 Brochure. \nFor your quick reference\, please view the links below:\nEvent website\nSmall impression of the platform\nPress & Media\n\n10 reasons to participate\n1. Virtual events generate leads in a huge market that are needed right now since live exhibitions cannot take place\n2. Since sales reps can hardly travel\, we replace not only current exhibitions\, but also sales trips \nSee reasons 03-10 click here \nFor the 3 participation packages\, the sponsoring and branding opportunities and the subscription\, please click on the link provided below:\nhttps://www.virtual-africa.net/for-exhibitors/exhibition-packages \nBooking is easy: Simply go to the fairtrade Online Shop and book the desired packages \nWe are looking forward to welcoming you at Virtual agrofood & plastprintpack Africa 2020!
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/virtual-agrofood-plastprintpack-africa-2020/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20201119T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20201119T160000
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CREATED:20201118T102418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201118T102418Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar on Trade Beyond Covid19: Unpacking the AfCFTA for East Africa
DESCRIPTION:As part of its “One Trade Africa” programme to support the operationalization of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA)\, the International Trade Centre (ITC)\, East African Business Council (EABC) and Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) are organising a high-level forum to identify key intervention areas for MSMEs in East Africa and Kenya within the AFCFTA. The Nairobi Forum will outline existing opportunities and new trade roadmaps available for MSMEs through the continental trade agreement to grow their businesses. By engaging national and regional stakeholders on policy recommendation\, the forum will identify areas for increased alignment to the AfCFTA. Discussions will also take into account the current global context affecting trade mechanisms such as COVID-19 and the need for more public-private dialogue to realise the AfCFTA. Finally\, the forum will bring about a Call to Action report identifying key areas for intervention within the AfCFTA.\n\nDate: 19 November 2020\nTime 12:00 pm to 16:00 pm EAT\nRegister online at: https://bit.ly/32klVJh
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/webinar-on-trade-beyond-covid19-unpacking-the-afcfta-for-east-africa/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20201118T095500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20201118T111500
DTSTAMP:20261012T065620
CREATED:20201109T162324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201109T162324Z
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SUMMARY:WOMEN´S BUSINESS BREAKFAST - 3RD EDITION
DESCRIPTION:COVID-19 AND ITS EFFECTS ON BUSINESS: THREAT OR DRIVER FOR INNOVATION? \nBackground\nThe Agency for Business & Economic Development (AWE) and the Federation of German\nIndustries (BDI) are organizing an exclusive “Women’s Business Breakfast” on November 18th\,\n2020. Female entrepreneurs\, founders and CEOs from Africa and Europe will have the\nopportunity to exchange ideas and network in an informal setting.\nThis third Women’s Business Breakfast follows the successful events that took place in the\ncontext of the G20 Investment Summit – German Business and the CwA Countries in Berlin\n(Nov. 2019) and the German African Business Summit in Ghana (Feb. 2019). \nConcept\nFor the past months\, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected nearly everybody in every sphere\nof live and has had great impact on business. For most branches the effects have been\nnegative\, even leading to closure of businesses in many cases. For others\, the pressure to be\ninnovative and adapt has led to a stabilization\, perhaps even positive development of their\nventures.\nAfter two successful events with business topics around female success stories from both\ncontinents\, the third Women’s Business Breakfast will focus on the effects\, COVID-19 is having\non business\, how it is threatening companies and how the necessity to innovate can lead to\nnew prospects.\nThis exclusive business breakfast will open up the field for an exchange of experiences from\na female perspective\, strengthen networks and create opportunities for investment and for\ninnovative ideas and partnerships. Due to the travelling restrictions it will take place online.
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/womens-business-breakfast-3rd-edition/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20201117T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20201120T170000
DTSTAMP:20261012T065620
CREATED:20201027T082401Z
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SUMMARY:Tunisia Africa E-Business Meetings
DESCRIPTION:The Tunisian Export Promotion Center – CEPEX in partnership with GIZ\, in the context of the German Development Cooperation with Tunisia\,  organize an online business-matching event «Tunisia Africa E-Business Meetings on 18th-19th and 20th of November 2020. \nThe event will focus on regrouping  Tunisian exporting companies and partners from\nSub-Saharan African Countries to settle a B2B event based on virtual and direct business meetings in several sectors of activities \nRegister at: https://tunisia-africa-meetings-2020.b2match.io/
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/tunisia-africa-e-business-meetings/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20201105T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20201105T170000
DTSTAMP:20261012T065620
CREATED:20201027T083314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201027T083314Z
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SUMMARY:ICT4Business Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Digital technologies can reduce costs\, increase efficiency and open new markets for companies in the East African Community (EAC) region. Companies can greatly benefit from new production methods\, innovative products\, services and digital business models. The EAC region should embrace and capitalize on the Fourth Industrial Revolution to enhance economic development. \nIn view of the above\, the East African Business Council in cooperation with GIZ- Centre of Excellence for ICT in East Africa (CENIT@EA) project is pleased to invite you to participate in the ICT4Business Webinar  themed “Commercialization of the 4th Industrial Revolution- How to Generate Value for Businesses from Digitalisation” scheduled on 5th November 2020 at 2:00PM East African Time (EAT) via Microsoft Teams Meeting Room Link: https://shorturl.at/gCFWY
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/ict4business-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20201105T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20201105T170000
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CREATED:20201027T084117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201027T084117Z
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SUMMARY:EABC-ITC Sensitization Workshop on WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement - Tanzania
DESCRIPTION:The International Trade Centre (ITC) is partnering with the East African Community (EAC) and the East African Business Council (EABC) to organize a two-day workshop on the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) of the World Trade Organization (WTO) for the private sector on 4th – 5th November\, 2020 at Salinero Hotel- Kilimanjaro\, Tanzania. \n \nWTO Trade Facilitation Agreement entered into force in February 2017 and aims at removing administrative barriers to cross-border trade\, such as unnecessary customs controls\, excessive data and documents collection\, lack of coordination between border agencies and ineffective rules and procedures. All of these obstacles in import\, export and transit operations affect considerably the cost of trade\, delaying the movement of goods. \nMr. Zephania Shaidi- EABC membership Liaison Officer\, Email: zshaidi@eabc-online.com Tel: 0714066711 
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/eabc-itc-sensitization-workshop-on-wto-trade-facilitation-agreement-tanzania/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20201104T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20201105T170000
DTSTAMP:20261012T065620
CREATED:20201027T084431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201027T084431Z
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SUMMARY:EABC-ITC Sensitization Workshop on WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement -Kenya
DESCRIPTION:The International Trade Centre (ITC) is partnering with the East African Community (EAC) and the East African Business Council (EABC) to organize a two-day workshop on the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) of the World Trade Organization (WTO) for the private sector on 4th-5th November at  Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort\, Mombasa\, Kenya.\n \nWTO Trade Facilitation Agreement entered into force in February 2017 and aims at removing administrative barriers to cross-border trade\, such as unnecessary customs controls\, excessive data and documents collection\, lack of coordination between border agencies and ineffective rules and procedures. All of these obstacles in import\, export and transit operations affect considerably the cost of trade\, delaying the movement of goods. \nRegister your participation  via email to Mr. Brian Kalekye- EABC Liaison Officer Kenya\, via Email: bkalekye@eabc-online.com | Tel: 0712385870 with a copy to Email: admin@eabc-online.com Tel:0721442230
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/eabc-itc-sensitization-workshop-on-wto-trade-facilitation-agreement-kenya/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20201028T134500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20201028T180000
DTSTAMP:20261012T065620
CREATED:20201002T160411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201002T160411Z
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SUMMARY:7th German-African Healthcare Forum 2020
DESCRIPTION:Afrika-Verein (German-African Business Association) and GHA – German Health Alliance jointly organize the digital 7th German-African Healthcare Forum – “Beyond Pandemic Preparedness: Strengthening Healthcare Systems in Africa during and after COVID-19” on 28th October 2020 as a side conference to the World Health Summit (25th to 27th October 2020 in Berlin). \nRegister online on www.healthafrica.de \nThe German Federal Minister of Health\, Jens Spahn\, has confirmed his participation. Several African Health Ministers have also envisaged their attendance. \nThe exclusive event-app ‘HealthAfrica’ offers a variety of features and will start soon. Download the app in all stores then and use the numerous functions even before the event starts. Features:\n\n– Networking & B2Bs\n– Private (video) chat & Community chat\n– Live questions during the sessions\n– Quick access to all event information & Detailed program overview\n– News via push message\n– Speaker profiles & Attendee list\n– … and many more!\nThe 7th GAHF edition takes place online (via ZOOM). Conference languages are English and French. Online simultaneous translation will be provided.
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/7th-german-african-healthcare-forum-2020/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20201013T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20201013T123000
DTSTAMP:20261012T065620
CREATED:20201009T092511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201009T092511Z
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SUMMARY:Introductory Meeting: Centre of Excellence for ICT in East Africa (CENIT@EA)
DESCRIPTION:EABC cordially wishes to invite you to an online meeting that seeks to introduce the Centre of Excellence for ICT in East Africa (CENIT@EA)\, a digital transformation project being implemented by the German Development Cooperation (GIZ). EABC is a partner in the project spearheading private sector partnership and cooperation. \nThe meeting is intended to provide key decision makers and responsible personnel in the field of ICT\, about digitalization opportunities for businesses and its initiatives geared towards strengthening the private sector and industry economic growth by supporting industrialization and development through digital transformation. \nThe online meeting will take place on Tuesday\, 13th October 2020 from 11:30am to 12:30pm via MS Teams. \nLink to the meeting is:https://shorturl.at/nBMX9 \nSee the project brochure for your reference. \nCENIT@EA brochure
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/introductory-meeting-centre-of-excellence-for-ict-in-east-africa-cenitea/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20201008T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20201008T153000
DTSTAMP:20261012T065620
CREATED:20201005T120155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201005T120155Z
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SUMMARY:EABC-GiZ Webinar on Building Regional Value Chains in the EAC
DESCRIPTION:The East African Business Council (EABC) in partnership with the GIZ is pleased to invite you to participate in the Webinar on Building Regional Value Chains in the EAC on Thursday\, 8th October\, 2020 at 2:00 PM East African Time (EAT) via Microsoft teams Link: https://shorturl.at/svwEZ \nThe webinar will focus on Fruits & Vegetables and Leather sectors: \n\nState of Fruits & Vegetable and Leather value chains in the region.\nTrade of Fruits & Vegetable and Leather in the region.\nProposed recommendations to  fast-track the  growth of regional value chains in the EAC.\n\nFor more information\, kindly contact the office of the Executive Director via email director@eabc-online.com / admin@eabc-online.com
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/eabc-giz-webinar-on-building-regional-value-chains-in-the-eac/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20201007T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20201008T173000
DTSTAMP:20261012T065620
CREATED:20200930T120102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200930T120102Z
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SUMMARY:EACC 15th Annual Trade and Investment Conference
DESCRIPTION:The EACC 15th Annual Trade and Investment Conference will take place on Wednesday 7th October 2020.  This virtual Annual Conference brings investors from across the USA and East African decision-makers together for a two days of B2B engagement. This is a conference for businesses\, organizations and individuals with interest in trade and investment between North America and the East African Community. While registration is open to any interested person or party\, there are a limited number of seats and booth rentals available at the Conference. We encourage those Participating to register right away. Click Here to  Register
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/eacc-15th-annual-trade-and-investment-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20201001T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20201001T160000
DTSTAMP:20261012T065620
CREATED:20200930T115237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200930T115237Z
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SUMMARY:EABC-GiZ Webinar on Opportunities for the Private Sector in the AfCFTA
DESCRIPTION:The East African Business Council (EABC) in partnership with the GIZ- is organizing a Webinar on the Opportunities for the Private Sector in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) on Thursday\, 1st October\, 2020 at 2:00 PM East African Time (EAT) via Microsoft teams Link: https://shorturl.at/rxzDF \nThe webinar will explore: \n\nState of play of the AfCFTA\nOpportunities in the AfCFTA\nRole of the Private Sector in the AfCFTA
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/eabc-giz-webinar-on-opportunities-for-the-private-sector-in-the-afcfta/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20200930T190000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20200930T210000
DTSTAMP:20261012T065620
CREATED:20200924T071928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200924T071928Z
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SUMMARY:Africa and Europe - Chance for a New Beginning?" Online Conference
DESCRIPTION:The East African Business Council (EABC) is pleased to invite you to the “Africa and Europe – Chance for a New Beginning?” online conference organized by BDI – Federation of German Industries and the German Africa Foundation (DAS) on Wednesday\, 30th September 2020 at 21:00hrs to 23:00 hrs (EAT). This event is held in cooperation with the Agency for Business and Economic Development (AWE) and the EZ Scout Programme of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ): \nEarlier this year\, the EU Commission presented a draft for a new EU-Africa strategy to be adopted at the EU-AU Summit in autumn 2020. The Cotonou Agreement will expire this year. Germany took over the EU presidency on July 1. The forthcoming reorganization of European-African relations has gained even more importance because of the global economic changes and  pandemic. \nKey Speakers: \nThe Former German President Prof. Dr Horst Köhler\, EU Commissioner Jutta Urpilainen\, State Secretary Miguel Berger\, Dr Jakkie Cilliers Chairperson of the Board ISS – Institute for Security Studies\, and Helga Schmid\, Secretary General of the European External Action Service. \nThis event will deliberate on how to create an innovative AU-EU Partnership\, kindly register your participation here by Friday\, 25th September 2020 \nFor more information visit https://bdi.eu/afrika/ and find the attached program.
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/africa-and-europe-chance-for-a-new-beginning-online-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20200929T073000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20200929T100000
DTSTAMP:20261012T065620
CREATED:20200905T104055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200905T104055Z
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SUMMARY:CEO Breakfast Round Table - Dar es Salaam
DESCRIPTION:EABC CEOs Round Table will convene business leaders and high-level government officials to discuss on state of play of intra-EAC trade and investments\, business rebound and emerging opportunities for business in the region. \nDate: 29th September 2020 (TBC)
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/ceo-breakfast-round-table-dar-es-salaam/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20200924T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20200924T153000
DTSTAMP:20261012T065620
CREATED:20200922T113737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200922T113737Z
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SUMMARY:EABC WEBINAR ON IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON BUSINESSES IN THE EAC REGION AND RECOVERY STRATEGY
DESCRIPTION:The East African Business Council (EABC) in partnership with the GIZ  is organizing a Webinar on the Impact of COVID-19 on Businesses in the EAC Region and Recovery Strategy on Thursday\, 24th September\, 2020 at 2:00 PM East African Time (EAT) via Microsoft teams Link: https://shorturl.at/cepwS \nThis webinar will highlight the latest assessment on the impact of COVID-19 on global\, regional economic growth and business sectors: manufacturing\, tourism\, agriculture\, transport & logistics\, financial among others. \nThe webinar will explore: \n\nLatest assessment on the impact of COVID-19 on businesses\n\n\n\n\nState of intra-EAC trade and investment\nSupply and demand factors\, trade barriers\n\n\n\n\nProposed business recovery strategy for the East African Community region\n\nEABC is pleased to invite you to participate in this important to jointly chart out strategies towards improving resilience & business rebound amidst the economic effects of COVID-19\, for increase intra-EAC trade and investments.
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/eabc-webinar-on-impact-of-covid-19-on-businesses-in-the-eac-region-and-recovery-strategy/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20200903T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20200903T170000
DTSTAMP:20261012T065620
CREATED:20200827T175918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T175918Z
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SUMMARY:Business Rebound & Emerging Opportunities in East Africa
DESCRIPTION:The EABC in partnership with the GIZ- Creating Perspective Project is organizing a CEO Breakfast Round Table meeting under the theme “Business Rebound & Emerging Opportunities in East Africa” on Thursday\, 3rd September 2020 at the African Tulip Hotel in Arusha\, Tanzania starting at 7:30 AM. \n  \nThe CEO Round Table will convene business leaders and high-level government officials to discuss on state of play of intra-EAC trade and investments\, business rebound and emerging opportunities for business in the region. The round table meeting will also kick off the upcoming training sessions expected to prepare SMEs on rapid recovery and resilience.
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/business-rebound-emerging-opportunities-in-east-africa/
CATEGORIES:CEO Roundtable
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200708
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200709
DTSTAMP:20261012T065620
CREATED:20200615T035334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200615T035334Z
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SUMMARY:EABC Webinar - Impact of COVID-19 on EAC Trade and Investment
DESCRIPTION:The East African Business Council is pleased to invite you to participate in the online meeting on the Impact of COVID-19 on EAC Trade and Investment on Friday 8th May 2020 at 13:30hrs -15:30hrs EAT via Microsoft teams. Link to join the meeting is http://shorturl.at/uxDUY \nPanellists\n\nHon. Amelia Kyambadde\, Minister\, Trade\, Industry and Cooperatives\, Uganda\nMr. Nick Nesbitt\, Chairman East African Business Council\nMr. Simon Kaheru\, from Uganda Manufacturers Association\nMr. Kenneth Bagamuhunda\, Director General\, Customs & Trade\, East African Community\nMr. Frank Matsaert CEO\, TradeMark East Africa\nDr. Focken Kirsten\, EAC-GIZ Cluster Coordinator\n\nModerator\nDr. Peter Mathuki\, EABC CEO/ Executive Director \n  \nDuring the discussions\, there will round of questions to the panelists\, followed by a Question & Answer session from the e-floor and ending with a 1-minute conclusion from panellists. \nIf you have any questions you would like to see answered by the panellists\, you are welcome to reply directly to Email: director@eabc-online.com with a copy to admin@eabc-online.com \nThe Twitter Hashtag: #COVID19EAC @EABCArusha \nHow to Join\nPlease join this meeting at Friday 8th May 2020 at 13:30hrs -15:30hrs EAT by clicking http://shorturl.at/uxDUY \nIf using your cell phone\, please download Microsoft Teams app via Android or IOS\, and sign up for free. \nFor those with Microsoft accounts\, the link will open into Teams. If using other email domains (yahoo\, google\, Hotmail etc) the link will open in a web browser (https://teams.microsoft.com/) where you will be provided with two options (i) Download the windows app or (ii) Join on the web instead). We recommend you choose Join on the web instead).
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/eabc-webinar-impact-of-covid-19-on-eac-trade-and-investment/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200604T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200604T220000
DTSTAMP:20261012T065620
CREATED:20200621T094926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200621T094926Z
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SUMMARY:EABC WEBINAR ON THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON THE TOURISM SECTOR IN THE EAC
DESCRIPTION:The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a decline in safaris expeditions\, cut-back operations in the hospitality industry including the closure of hotels & recreational centers\, loss of revenue for East African airlines and loss of jobs for the thousands employed by the sector. The breadth and scale on the impact of COVID-19 to the sector and directly affiliated industries has also resulted in the cancellation of (Meetings\, Incentives\, Conferencing & Exhibitions) MICE\, nationally\, regionally and worldwide. \nAccording to the World Tourism Organization\, EAC Partner States may potentially lose International Tourism Receipts at the tune of USD 5.4 Billion for the year 2020\, given the projected long-term closure of seaports and airports. \nIn view of the above\, the East African Business Council is desirous to engage with stakeholders in the tourism and hospitality sector in the region via an online webcast on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Tourism sector on 4th June 2020 at 14:00hrs -16:00hrs. The EAC Council of Ministers\, Senior Government Officials\, Industry Captains\, Sector Stakeholders and Development Partners have been invited to participate and jointly chart out recommendations and a recovery strategy for the short\, medium and long term; to ensure that EAC Partner States emerge stronger as the world progressively reopens for travel and business. \nPlease mobilize your members to join this online discussion on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the tourism sector in the EAC on Thursday 4th June 2020 via Microsoft Teams. Link shorturl.at/AGLQ7 \n  \nSincerely\, \nDr. Peter Mathuki | Executive Director | CEO \nEast African Business Council \nTel: +255 27 2520162/3 | Cell: +254 722 782585 \nEmail: director@eabc-online.com | admin@eabc-online.com | www.eabc-online.com
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/eabc-webinar-on-the-impact-of-covid-19-pandemic-on-the-tourism-sector-in-the-eac/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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