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SUMMARY:14th African Union High-Level Private Sector Forum
DESCRIPTION:The East African Business Council\, the East African Community\, and the African Union Commission is pleased to invite you to attend the 14th African Union High-Level Private Sector Forum. The forum will be held under the theme “Public-Private Sector Engagement for Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development while Deepening Regional and Continental Trade and Investment towards Implementation of AfCFTA” from 10th to 12th July 2023 in Nairobi\, Kenya. Register at: https://www.eac.int/psforum \nThis forum aims to address the challenges and opportunities presented by regional and continental integration initiatives\, particularly the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). It will be presided by EAC Heads of State\, providing a platform for high-level government officials and the business community to engage in candid dialogues\, discuss solutions\, and explore opportunities for promoting regional and continental trade and investment. \nThe objectives of the forum are as follows: \n\nLeveraging the AfCFTA to promote regional value chains and increase productive capacity.\nEnhancing the role of women and youth in regional and continental development.\nLeveraging trends in digital transformation to enhance trade and investment.\nRaising awareness of the significance of the creative economy in promoting inclusive and sustainable development and deepening regional trade at all levels.\nDiscussing measures to address diverse regulatory frameworks that impact regional trade and investments.\nPromoting action towards environmental sustainability and addressing the adverse effects of climate change.\nExploring strategies to address barriers to access to finance.\n\nWe have curated a diverse range of sessions covering key topics such as inclusive growth\, sustainable development\, access to finance\, climate change\, youth empowerment\, textile industry\, health sector\, energy\, digital trade\, and tax regimes in Africa. \nWe anticipate the participation of over 500 attendees from Africa and beyond\, including high-level public policy makers\, private sector actors\, financial institutions\, representatives of women and youth-led/owned creative start-ups\, as well as academia and research institutions. The forum will also feature 100 exhibitors showcasing their products and services. \nParticipation in the event is free of charge. We kindly request you to register your attendance early by using the following link: https://www.eac.int/psforum
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/14th-african-union-high-level-private-sector-forum/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Dar_es_Salaam:20230706T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Dar_es_Salaam:20230706T170000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Launch of the EABC Policy Advocacy Agenda 2023/24
DESCRIPTION:The East African Business Council (EABC) in collaboration with its National Focal Points\, Manufacturers Associations\, and Chambers of Commerce\, has developed the EABC Policy Advocacy Agenda 2023/24. This comprehensive agenda outlines the regional private sector policy priorities that we would like the Governments of the EAC Partner States to address. Our goal is to create a conducive business environment in the region and fully capitalize on the opportunities presented by the EAC and AfCFTA integration processes. \nIn light of this\, we cordially invite you to the Virtual Launch of the EABC Policy Advocacy Agenda 2023/24. The virtual launch will take place on Thursday\, July 6th\, 2023\, at 11:00 AM EAT. Join us via the Microsoft Teams link https://bit.ly/EABC-Policy_Advocacy_Agenda_2023-2024 \nDuring the virtual launch EABC Policy Advocacy Agenda 2023/24 will be officially handed over to the EAC Secretary General for adoption.
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/virtual-launch-of-the-eabc-policy-advocacy-agenda-2023-24/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Dar_es_Salaam:20230627T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Dar_es_Salaam:20230627T170000
DTSTAMP:20260810T082540
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230622T132248Z
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SUMMARY:East Africa - India Buyer Seller Meet
DESCRIPTION:The East African Business Council (EABC) invites you to attend a B2B delegation in the Food and Beverages for Buyer- Seller meet on 27th June 2023 in Nairobi\, Kenya\, organized by Trade Promotion Council of India.  \nOver 30 Food and Beverage suppliers from India will participate in the delegation and are looking forward to meeting the elite Importers\, Traders\, Distributors and Retail Chains from Kenya to expand the business in the East African region. \nInterested delegates can register using below link https://forms.gle/69wMVqYhWJxLQCmS9
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/east-africa-india-buyer-seller-meet/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Dar_es_Salaam:20230606T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Dar_es_Salaam:20230608T170000
DTSTAMP:20260810T082540
CREATED:20230428T152441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T152602Z
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SUMMARY:Eastern Africa Waste is Wealth Conference
DESCRIPTION:The inaugural Eastern Africa Conference\, “Africa Waste is Wealth” series themed “Promoting Effective Waste Management Practices for Environmental Conservation and Climate Change Mitigation\,” is scheduled for June 6th-8th\, 2023\, in Nairobi\, Kenya. \nThe conference is the first piece in the Africa Waste is Wealth Series (AWWS)\, an initiative of Taka Taka Ni Mali\, the East Africa Business Council\, and the Alliance for Science. The AWWS aims to facilitate international dialogue and mobilize resources toward sustainable waste management across Africa. \nThe Eastern Africa Waste is Wealth Conference will bring together ministries in charge of the environment\, industry experts\, climate finance experts\, sustainable development & climate change advocates\, thought leaders\, small and micro-enterprises in recycling and waste management\, informal sector entrepreneurs\, and development partners. \nConference Themes \nThe conference will cover the following themes to convey the importance of waste management in mitigating the impact on the environment and climate while highlighting the need for proactive measures and sustainable solutions: \n\n Waste Generation and Management\n Interventions for Reducing Waste\nSustainability and Green Innovations\n\nThe conference will explore: \n\nPolicy priorities for unlocking country-level climate financing\nInnovative ecosystem models in waste management\nLatest waste management technologies\nPartnerships for sustainable waste management\n\nThe conference will contribute to Locally Led Climate Actions\, promoting the acceleration of nationally determined Contributions (NDCs) and National Adaptation Plans for African countries. It will also support the mobilization of climate financing to support local priorities and innovative partnerships\, especially in sustainable waste management. For more information\, contact info@conferencinginabox.com.
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/eastern-africa-waste-is-wealth-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Dar_es_Salaam:20230524T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Dar_es_Salaam:20230524T170000
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SUMMARY:EABC-PKF East Africa CEOs and Senior Executives Tax Seminar
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to inform you that East African Business Council (EABC) in collaboration with PKF East Africa\, has organized a CEOs and Senior Executives Tax Seminar. The seminar provides a platform for CEOs and Senior Executives to discuss Tax Audit and Corporate Tax related challenges in Tanzania and learn from other EAC Partner States Tax law. The event will be facilitated by PKF Tax experts\, who will address the challenges and update participants on different tax-related issues to improve their compliance to tax laws and reduce risks they may encounter. \nTherefore\, we cordially invite you to participate in the half-day CEOs and Senior Executive Tax Seminar scheduled for Wednesday\, 24th May 2023\, commencing from 09:00 AM – 01:00 PM at Kibo Palace Hotel\, Arusha\, Tanzania. \nTo register for the seminar\, kindly follow this link https://forms.gle/A639w7SqtmpPM1SS9. We request a contribution to cover the organization cost\, and all payments should be made via Account Name: East African Business Council\, Account Number: 4000664\, Bank: Barclays Bank (T) Ltd\, Swift Code: BARCTZTZ. \nFor more information\, please contact us via email at zshaidi@eabc-online.com and cc info@eabc-online.com or via Cell: +255714066711
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/eabc-pkf-east-africa-ceos-and-senior-executives-tax-seminar/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Dar_es_Salaam:20230516T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Dar_es_Salaam:20230516T160000
DTSTAMP:20260810T082540
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T064533Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar on the impact of global crises on food security in the EAC
DESCRIPTION:The East African Business Council(EABC) in partnership with Sequa GmbH under the Business Scouts Fund is pleased to invite you to the Webinar on the impact of global crises on food security in the East African Community (EAC) and Kick-Off the Project on Enhancing Competitiveness of Agri-Food Industry and Mitigating the Impact of Global Crises to Improve  Food Security in the EAC  on Tuesday\, 16th  May 2023\, at 11:00AM  EAT Join via MS Teams:  https://bit.ly/Impact_of_Global_Crises_in_EAC
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/webinar-on-the-impact-of-global-crises-on-food-security-in-the-eac/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Dar_es_Salaam:20230511T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Dar_es_Salaam:20230511T130000
DTSTAMP:20260810T082540
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T150258Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar on African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Rules of Origin
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to invite you to the Webinar on African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Rules of Origin\, organized by the East African Business Council (EABC) in collaboration with the World Customs Organization (WCO) through the EU-WCO African Rules of Origin Programme. The webinar is scheduled to take place on Thursday 11th May 2023 at 10:00AM EAT via Zoom: https://wcoomd-org.zoom.us/j/86489373162?pwd=SWlhVGlmWEFZbU9HOXUrR1h2MDNFdz09 \nThe main objective of this webinar is to equip the EAC private sector officials with skills and knowledge on the technical and administrative aspects of the AfCFTA Rules of Origin in order to harness opportunities provided by the preferential trade regime under AfCFTA. The webinar is set to boost the knowledge of the EAC private sector on how to comply with the application of the AfCFTA Rules of Origin.
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/webinar-on-african-continental-free-trade-area-afcfta-rules-of-origin/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20230416T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20230419T170000
DTSTAMP:20260810T082540
CREATED:20230227T101204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230415T161102Z
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SUMMARY:AfCFTA Business Forum 2023
DESCRIPTION:The AfCFTA Business Forum\n\n\n\n\nThe AfCFTA Secretariat is organizing the first Tujenge Pamoja Africa Business Forum slated for 16th  -19th  April  2023 at Cape Town International Convention Center\, Cape Town South Africa. \nThe primary outcomes for the Tujenge Pamoja Forum 2023 are as follows. \n\nCreate awareness among the African business community of current business and investment opportunities offered in the AfCFTA\, particularly priority value chains;\nProvide a space for government\, business and investor engagement to unlock trade and investment funding for priority value chains;\nAdvocate for supportive policies and investment for priority AfCFTA value chains;\nOne TRADE HOUSE Marketplace where announcements\, signings\, investment pitches\, and partner booths for perfect integration; and\nPromote a business-friendly environment for SMEs\, Women\, and Youth.\n\nFocused on (i) agro-processing\, (ii) automotive\, (iii) pharmaceuticals\, (iv) transportation and logistics\, and (v) Digital Trade value-chains\, the forum will feature plenaries roundtables and fireside chats focused on trade policy and investment opportunities. It will also provide spaces for one-to-one business meetings\, pre-defined deals boardrooms\, investment promotion\, exhibition space\, networking breaks\, a welcome reception and a gala dinner. \nThe AfCFTA Secretariat seeks broad participation from Africa’s public and private sectors as well as strategic investors from focus value chains\, including Heads of Government\, Private sector leaders\, financial institutions\, investment promotion agencies\, Regional Economic Communities (RECs)\, Business Councils Chambers of Commerce\, Leading African Women Business organizations\, Multinationals\, Academia; Regional Media\, and AfCFTA Partners.
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/afcfta-business-forum-2023/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20230329T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20230330T170000
DTSTAMP:20260810T082540
CREATED:20230317T141831Z
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SUMMARY:CEO RoundTable on UN International Day of Zero Waste
DESCRIPTION:The problems of pollution are not limited to the borders of a country as harmful effects extend beyond the borders of the originator of the pollution. According to the World Bank Report (2020)\, waste generation is rising. It is estimated that the world generates 2.24 billion tonnes of solid waste equivalent to a footprint of 0.79 kilograms per person per day. With rapid urbanization and population growth\, annual waste generation is expected to increase by 73% from 2020 levels to 3.88 billion tonnes in 2050. The EABC Secretariat is steadfast to promote better coordination of private sector interventions and investments in circular economy in the EAC region. \nIn view of the above\, the East African Business Council (EABC) in partnership with GIZ is pleased to invite you to take part in the CEO RoundTable on International Day of Zero Waste 2023 under the theme “Promoting Private Sector Investment in Waste Management & Circular Economy to Achieve 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Growth and Development” on 29th -30th March 2023 at Salinero Hotel in Moshi\, Kilimanjaro. \nDuring the CEO RoundTable on International Day of Zero Waste experts will present on Unlocking the Circular Economy and Zero Waste Opportunities in Manufacturing and Agriculture Sector in EAC. \nParticipation is free of charge. Kindly confirm attendance via zshaidi@eabc-online.com  with a copy to: info@eabc-online.com Cell: +255 753 533 337
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/ceo-roundtable-on-un-international-day-of-zero-waste/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20230323T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20230324T230000
DTSTAMP:20260810T082540
CREATED:20230322T091939Z
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SUMMARY:West Meets East Trade Mission
DESCRIPTION:The East African Business Council (EABC) in partnership with Compass Consulting invites you to West Meets East Trade Mission & Business Development Tour\, taking place  on 23rd – 24th March 2023 at Movenpick Hotel\, Nairobi. \nAbout the Trade Mission \nThe Trade Missions aims to connect West African and  East African  Private Sector to network\, exchange deals and deliberate on opportunities of the AfCFTA.  The event focuses on strengthening Africa’s Private Sector\, and its business ecosystem to leverage the Intra African Trade opportunity\, which is currently estimated to be worth $22 billion. \nThere are planned closed-door sessions\, B2B meetings\, matchmaking sessions\, and business development tours to enhacne business 2 business linkage between West and East Africa.\nSee the List of West African delegation  and the Programme (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12Uzej4Kg6JpA0vehpkX0oXuB4RSs9eg6?usp=share_link) \nParticipation Charges\nThe two days conference package participation fee is Kenya Shillings (Ksh) 20\,000/= You are also welcome to showcase your products and services at the conference at a negotiated exhibition fee of Ksh. 30\,000/= \nFor further discussion and inquiry\, contact Ms. Tokunbo Chiedu tokunbo.chiedu@compassglobalservices.com (+234-806-3380226)  and Mr. Brian Kalekye:  bkalekye@eanc-online.com (+254-712-385870).
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/west-meets-east-trade-mission/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20230321T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20230322T170000
DTSTAMP:20260810T082540
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SUMMARY:Private Sector Sensitization Workshop on AfCFTA  -Uganda
DESCRIPTION:The launch of AfCFTA is seen by the private sector across the continent as a huge opportunity to drive Africa from a low 15% intra-African trade to even 40%. The main objective of the AfCFTA is to create a single continental market for goods and services. To be fully implemented in 2030 the AfCFTA will create a single market with a collective GDP of USD3.4 trillion and 1.3 billion people.\nIn the East African Community (EAC) region\, Rwanda and Kenya have started trading provisionally under the AfCFTA Guided Trade Initiative (GTI) by exporting to Ghana. The initiative among others aims to guide shipment through customs clearance\, test and establish the trade\, legal and environmental policy basis for intra-African trade\, and also identify companies\, goods\, customs procedures and logistic processes necessary for effective trade. To enable the EAC private sector to take advantage of the opportunities presented by AfCFTA\, EABC through support from GIZ- Support to East African Integration (SEAMPEC II) is steadfast in building the capacity of the private sector on AfCFTA Agreement and Protocol on Trade in Goods & its annexes. \nIn this regard\, EABC in collaboration with Private Sector Foundation\, Uganda Manufacturers Association and in partnership with GIZ-SEMPEAC is organizing 2-day Private Sector Sensitization Workshop on AfCFTA on 21st  -22nd March 2023\, at Kabira Country Club in Kampala\, Uganda. \nAs our valued member\, the purpose of this letter is to:- \n\nInvite you to participate in Private Sector Sensitization Workshop on AfCFTA on 21st  -22nd March 2023\, at Kabira Country Club in Kampala\, Uganda.\nRemind you to update your EABC membership subscription for the year 2023.\n\nThe Private Sector Sensitization Workshop will enable Ugandan businesses to understand AfCFTA Trade in Goods Protocol and its annexes (especially Rules of Origin\, Tariff Concession and Non-Tariff Barriers)\, challenges posed and implications to businesses in the EAC bloc. Certificates of will also be awarded to participants.\nKindly confirm your participation to: mkabegambire@eabc-online.com  with a copy to: anjau@eabc-online.com . \n  \nKindly also fill our stakeholder contact form to keep you updated on EABC initiatives. Link: https://forms.gle/1W2pnoASQYcBscka9
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/private-sector-sensitization-workshop-on-afcfta-agreement-and-protocol-on-trade-in-goods-on-21st-22nd-march-2023-at-kabira-country-club-in-kampala-uganda/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20230222T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20230224T170000
DTSTAMP:20260810T082540
CREATED:20230222T064639Z
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SUMMARY:Private Sector National Workshop on AfCFTA
DESCRIPTION:The launch of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is seen by the private sector as a huge opportunity to drive Africa from a low 15% intra-African trade to even 40%. The main objective of the AfCFTA is to create a single continental market for goods and services. To be fully implemented in 2030 the AfCFTA will create a single market with a collective GDP of USD3.4 trillion and 1.3 billion people. \nKenya is among seven African countries which were chosen by AfCFTA Secretariat to start trading provisionally under the AfCFTA Guided Trade Initiative. The initiative among others aims to guide shipment through customs clearance\, test and establish the trade\, legal and environmental policy basis for intra-African trade\, and also identify companies\, goods\, customs procedures and logistic processes necessary for effective trade. \nIn view of the above\, EABC in collaboration with Kenya Private Sector Alliance(KEPSA) and Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) and in partnership with GIZ-SEAMPEC II invites you to the Private Sector National Workshop on AfCFTA slated on 23rd-24th  February 2023 at Royal Tulip Canaan\, Nairobi\, Kenya. \nThe workshop aims to improve knowledge of the EAC Private Sector Players on AfCFTA Agreement and (Trade in Goods & its annexes) in order to take advantage of the AfCFTA opportunities and propose solutions to emerging challenges. \nKindly confirm participation to: bkalekye@eabc-online.com  with a copy to: anjau@eabc-online.com
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/private-sector-national-workshop-on-afcfta/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20230210T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20230210T170000
DTSTAMP:20260810T082540
CREATED:20230210T093626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230210T093626Z
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SUMMARY:Validation Meeting of the Study on Discriminative Taxes & Harmonisation of Excise Duties in the EAC
DESCRIPTION:The East African Business Council (EABC) in partnership with TradeMark  Africa (TMA)\,  funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands commissioned a study on Discriminative Taxes & Harmonisation of Excise Duties in the EAC. \nThe study outlines the impact of discriminative taxes and varied or un-harmonised excise duties on intra-EAC trade and investment. \nIn view of the above\, the EABC cordially invites you to: \n\nParticipate in the Validation Meeting of the Study on Discriminative Taxes & Harmonisation of Excise Duties in the EAC on Monday 13th February 2023 at 15:00hrs EAT. Register online at:  https://bit.ly/EABC-registration-form\nShare comments on the  draft report via email to anjau@eabc-online.com\n\nJoin via MS Teams link: https://bit.ly/EABC-Discriminative_Taxes_and_Harmonisation_of_Excise_Duties
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/validation-meeting-of-the-study-on-discriminative-taxes-harmonisation-of-excise-duties-in-the-eac/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20230210T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20230210T170000
DTSTAMP:20260810T082540
CREATED:20230210T092714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230210T092714Z
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SUMMARY:Tanzania Private Sector National Workshop on AfCFTA
DESCRIPTION:The launch of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is seen by the private sector as a huge opportunity to drive Africa from a low 15% intra-African trade to even 40%. The main objective of the AfCFTA is to create a single continental market for goods and services. To be fully implemented in 2030 the AfCFTA will create a single market with a collective GDP of USD3.4 trillion and 1.3 billion people. \nTanzania is among seven African countries which were chosen by AfCFTA Secretariat to start trading provisionally under the AfCFTA Guided Trade Initiative. The initiative among others aims to guide shipment through customs clearance\, test and establish the trade\, legal and environmental policy basis for intra-African trade\, and also identify companies\, goods\, customs procedures and logistic processes necessary for effective trade. \nIn view of the above\, EABC in collaboration with Tanzania Private Sector Foundation (TPSF) and Confederation of Tanznia Industries (CTI) and in partnership with GIZ-SEAMPEC II invites you to the Private Sector National Workshop on AfCFTA slated on 15th – 16th February 2023 at Four Point by Sheraton in Dar es Salaam\, Tanzania. \nThe workshop aims to improve knowledge of the EAC Private Sector Players on AfCFTA Agreement and (Trade in Goods & its annexes) in order to take advantage of the AfCFTA opportunities and propose solutions to emerging challenges. \nKindly confirm participation to: zshaidi@eabc-online.com with a copy to: anjau@eabc-online.com
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/tanzania-private-sector-national-workshop-on-afcfta/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20221212T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20221216T170000
DTSTAMP:20260810T082540
CREATED:20221207T135913Z
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SUMMARY:Business Leaders Forum &  EAC Youth Leadership Summit 2022
DESCRIPTION:his year\, the Business Leaders Forum will explore “Making the AfCFTA Promises to African Youth and Women a Reality and feature the EAC Youth Enterprise Awards (EAC-YEA) to support youth-led cross-border business innovations hence promoting export trade by youth in the context of EAC Common Markets Protocol and AfCFTA. The business forum will bring together 2000 young business\, senior business leaders ministers\, and public sector policymakers to participate in the Business Leaders Forum. \nAs our valued member\, the East African Business Council is pleased to invite you to participate in the under 40 Business Leaders Forum of the  EAC Youth Leadership Summit 2022 taking place on 13th December 2022 at the EAC Headquarters in Arusha\, Tanzania. Register your attendance at: https://portal.youlead.africa/public/sign-in  \nWhy Attend \nThe under 40 Business Leaders Forum will discuss Entry Points and Opportunities for Women and Youth in Trade Entrepreneurs in AfCFTA Women and Youth in Trade Protocol and hold a Business Leaders Intergenerational panel dialogues on opportunities for youth in AfCFTA and Roundtable discussions on Digital Access & Future of Work and a Corporate Networking Dinner. \nFor more information contact Moses Kanyesigye\, mosesk@youlead.africa | director@youlead.africa Cell: +255 744 457 028. visit https://www.youlead.africa/summit#year_theme\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you at the Business Leaders Forum of the EAC Youth Leadership Summit 2022 taking place on 13th December 2022 at the EAC Headquarters in Arusha\, Tanzania!
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/business-leaders-forum-eac-youth-leadership-summit-2022/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20221130T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20221201T170000
DTSTAMP:20260810T082540
CREATED:20221105T160717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221105T160717Z
UID:8314-1669795200-1669914000@eabc-online.com
SUMMARY:Zanzibar Trade and Investment Forum
DESCRIPTION:Afreximbank in collaboration with Zanzibar Investment Promotion Authority\, the Zanzibar National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC)\, President’s Office of Labour\, Economic Affairs and Investment\, the EABC-Africa Trade and Investment Council (EATIC) and the Ministry of Trade and Industrial Development\, are jointly organising a Zanzibar Trade and Investment Forum (ZTIF). The Forum themed: “Promoting Sustainable Trade and Investment Under the AfCFTA” is scheduled to hold during 30 November – 1 December 2022 at the Golden Tulip Hotel\, Zanzibar. \nThe Conference is expected to attract heads of private sector organsiations\, senior government officials\, potential investors\, exhibitors\, the general private sector and financial institutions from the East African business community and the rest of Africa. \nThe Forum will seek to promote trade\, investment and finance opportunities between Zanzibar and the rest of Africa in the context of the African Continental Free Trade Area. It will also provide an opportunity for Zanzibar to showcase its investment opportunities and projects\, facilitate B2B engagements\, joint ventures\, partnerships and business deals. In addition\, the Forum will enable African private sector direct engagements with the Government of Zanzibar and the Zanzibar private sector. \nWe would therefore like to invite you to this important Trade and Investment Forum. For registration and other information pertaining to the Forum\, including the opportunity to exhibit\, kindly RSVP by  Registering Here
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/zanzibar-trade-and-investment-forum/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20221110T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20221111T170000
DTSTAMP:20260810T082540
CREATED:20221107T083236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T083236Z
UID:8315-1668067200-1668186000@eabc-online.com
SUMMARY:Sensitization Workshop  EAC Customs Valuation System & Import and Export Procedures
DESCRIPTION:Sensitization Workshop EAC Customs Valuation System & Import and Export Procedures
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/sensitization-workshop-eac-customs-valuation-system-import-and-export-procedures/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20221109T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20221109T170000
DTSTAMP:20260810T082540
CREATED:20221031T063045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221031T063045Z
UID:8313-1667980800-1668013200@eabc-online.com
SUMMARY:AfCFTA Youth Day 2022 and Launch of YouLead Summit 2022
DESCRIPTION:EABC partners with EAC\, MSTCDC and other partners to hold the inaugural AfCFTA Youth Day 2022 and Launching of YouLead Summit 2022 processes in a double event planned – 9th Nov 2022 \nEABC is among other key partners working towards the Commemoration of the AfCFTA Youth Day and Launching of 2022YouLead 2022 in a Hybrid double event. \nSince 2021\, the EABC has joined the partnership with EAC and MSTCDC/YouLead to promote the youth in business agenda in the EAC and on the African continent through creative youth led structures such as the Under 40 Business Entrepreneurs Network and the Independent Continental Youth Advisory Council on AfCFTA (ICOYACA) \nIt’s against this backdrop that support  from ITC\, EABC and partners will be celebrating the first ever AFCFTA  Youth Day and officially launching the process of participation and preparations for the 6th edition of YouLead Summit (2022). \nNovember 2022 is referred as the African Youth month which is dedicated under  African Union Calender. This year’s YouLead Summit’s theme is “Digital Access and Future of Work”.  Among others\, high level speakers will include H.E Jakaya Kikwete\, former President of Tanzania\, also Patron of YouLead\, H.E. Fatoumata Tambajang\, former Vice-President in the Republic of The Gambia\, Hon. Dr. Peter Mathuki\, Secretary-General of the East African Community\, Ms. Makena Mwobobia\, Executive Director\, MS Training Centre for Development Cooperation\, Ms. Angelina Ngalula\, Board Chairperson\, East African Business Council . For more\, visit: www.youlead.africa \nThe objectives of  the Twin Celebrations are; \n\nShare successes on youth in business initiatives and explore more on how youth of Africa can work with relevant stakeholders to promote participation in the AfCFTA processes.\nShare information on the upcoming YouLead Summit (2022) planned take place on 12-16 December 2022 in Arusha Tanzania and elaborate on how the private sector\, government and other stakeholders can get involved in the summit\, share partnership opportunities and solicit support from stakeholders for a successful YouLead Summit.\n\nExpected speakers for the 9th November double event are from governments\, ITC\, AfCFTA Secretariat\, MSCTCDC\,EAC\, EABC\,UNDP\, UNECA among others. \nTo participate\, register and book your space here: https://bit.ly/AfCFTAYouthDay
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/afcfta-youth-day-2022-and-launch-of-youlead-summit-2022/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20221103T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20221104T170000
DTSTAMP:20260810T082540
CREATED:20221024T065024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221024T065024Z
UID:8312-1667462400-1667581200@eabc-online.com
SUMMARY:PUBLIC PRIVATE DIALOGUE ON TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS -SEA FREIGHT
DESCRIPTION:The East African Business Council (EABC) with support from TradeMark East Africa in collaboration with various private sector stakeholders  is organizing meeting with the private sector players to establish transport and logistics-related challenges in the sea freight sub-sector in the EAC region on  3rd – 4th November\, 2022 at ONOMO Hotel Dar es Salaam\, Tanzania.
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/public-private-dialogue-on-transport-logistics-sea-freight/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20221026T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20221027T170000
DTSTAMP:20260810T082540
CREATED:20221024T064232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221024T064232Z
UID:8311-1666771200-1666890000@eabc-online.com
SUMMARY:CONSULTATIVE ENGAGEMENT ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EAC SANITARY AND PHYTOSANITARY  PROTOCOL
DESCRIPTION:EABC-TMEA Regional Public Private sector Consultative Engagement on the Implementation of the EAC SPS Protocol to be held in Nairobi from 26 to 27 October 2022.
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/consultative-engagement-on-the-implementation-of-the-eac-sanitary-and-phytosanitary-protocol/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20221020T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20221020T170000
DTSTAMP:20260810T082540
CREATED:20221010T091935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T091935Z
UID:8310-1666260000-1666285200@eabc-online.com
SUMMARY:Webinar on Intra-African Trade and Investments
DESCRIPTION:The East African Business Council (EABC) in partnership with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) requests you to diarize the Webinar on Intra-African Trade and Investments focusing on Innovative Products & Initiatives for business exchange & intra-Africa trade slated for Thursday 20th October 2022 at 10:00 AM EAT. via: https://bit.ly/3yiiyCG \nThe webinar will deliberate on the status of implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Protocols and enlighten business leaders about innovative products & tools from Afreximbank that spur business exchange and trade in light of the AfCFTA.  This webinar is organized under Afreximbank- EABC-Africa Trade and Investment Council initiative in a bid to promote trade\, investment and economic integration between the East African Community (EAC) and the rest of Africa. \nWhy Attend \n\nGet updated on status of implementation of AfCFTA protocols\nLearn about the trade opportunities under AfCFTA\nLearn about Afreximbank innovative products & tools for trading across African borders\n\nPan-African Payment and Settlement System\nAfrica Due Diligence Platform -MANSA platform\nAdjustment Fund Transit Guarantee Scheme\nIndustrial Parks\nCreative Africa Nexus\nExport Trading Companies\nTrade Information and Regulatory Portals\nAfrican Trade Gateway\n\n\nShowcase your products and services in the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2023\nSigning up for the upcoming Zanzibar Trade and Investment Forum\n\nThe webinar will convene over 200 CEOs\, Senior government officials\, Export and Investment Promotion Agencies\, Export-oriented firms\, Investors and Financial institutions from the region and beyond. \nWe look forward to e-meeting you at the Webinar on Intra-African Trade and Investments!
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/webinar-on-intra-african-trade-and-investments/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20220915T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20220915T143000
DTSTAMP:20260810T082540
CREATED:20220914T100644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220914T100644Z
UID:8309-1663239600-1663252200@eabc-online.com
SUMMARY:Webinar on Harmonisation of Payment Systems in the EAC
DESCRIPTION:The East African Business Council (EABC) in collaboration with the East African Community (EAC) Secretariat with the support of the European Union (EU)  is pleased to invite you to the Webinar on Harmonisation of Payment Systems in the EAC  scheduled to take place on Thursday  15th Sept 2022 at 11:00 AM EAT via MS Teams: https://bit.ly/3RJa2E4
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/webinar-on-harmonisation-of-payment-systems-in-the-eac/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20220831T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20220901T170000
DTSTAMP:20260810T082540
CREATED:20220819T090318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220819T090318Z
UID:8306-1661932800-1662051600@eabc-online.com
SUMMARY:Regional Public Private  Engagement on Standards
DESCRIPTION:Regional Public Private  Engagement on Standards  \n31st August 2022 – 1st September 2022 Dar es Salaam\, Tanzania
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/regional-public-private-engagement-on-standards/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20220830T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20220831T170000
DTSTAMP:20260810T082540
CREATED:20220819T091532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220819T091532Z
UID:8307-1661846400-1661965200@eabc-online.com
SUMMARY:Capacity Building Workshop for East African Women\, Youth and other Traders in cross-border trade on Simplified Trade Regime (STR)
DESCRIPTION:Capacity Building Workshop for East African Women\, Youth and other Traders in cross-border trade on Simplified Trade Regime (STR) \n30th -31st August 2022 \nKigali\, Rwanda.
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/capacity-building-workshop-for-east-african-women-youth-and-other-traders-in-cross-border-trade-on-simplified-trade-regime-str/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20220825T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20220825T170000
DTSTAMP:20260810T082540
CREATED:20220824T100416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T100416Z
UID:8308-1661437800-1661446800@eabc-online.com
SUMMARY:Virtual Launch of EABC Barometer on Trade-in Services in the EAC
DESCRIPTION:The East African Business Council is pleased to invite you to the Virtual Launch of EABC Barometer on Trade-in Services in the EAC on Thursday\, 25th August 2022 at 2:30 PM EAT via Microsoft Teams Meeting Link: https://bit.ly/3PGqAec
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/virtual-launch-of-eabc-barometer-on-trade-in-services-in-the-eac/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20220810T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20220811T170000
DTSTAMP:20260810T082540
CREATED:20220804T075201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220804T075201Z
UID:8304-1660118400-1660237200@eabc-online.com
SUMMARY:Consultative Meeting on Implementation of the AfCFTA
DESCRIPTION:The AfCFTA Agreement is a framework agreement\, with comprehensive coverage of Trade in Goods\, Trade in Services\, Investment\, Competition Policy\, Intellectual Property Rights\, Women and Youth in Trade\, and Digital Trade as well as Rules and Procedures for the Settlement of Disputes despite the commencement of trading under the AfCFTA on 1st January 2021. \nAs a follow up on the recommendations and action plan from the 1st coordination meeting of the Heads of Regional\nEconomic Communities on the implementation of AfCFTA in Accra meeting\, the East African Business Council with\nsupport from TradeMark East Africa through the Public Private Sector Dialogue project is convening EABC-SADC-COMESA Business Council Consultative Meeting on Implementation of the AfCFTA.  The meeting will also\ndeliberate on the RECs engagement framework under AfCFTA and the African Business Council.
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/consultative-meeting-on-implementation-of-the-afcfta/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20220729T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20220729T170000
DTSTAMP:20260810T082540
CREATED:20220727T101624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220727T101624Z
UID:8303-1659088800-1659114000@eabc-online.com
SUMMARY:Webinar on Facilitation of Cross Border Investments and Launch of Barometer on State of  Business and Investment in the EAC 
DESCRIPTION:The East African Business Council (EABC) in collaboration with the East African Community (EAC) Secretariat with the support of the European Union (EU) and GIZ – Support East African Market Driven and People-Centered Integration (SEAMPEC) Project is organizing a Webinar on Facilitation of Cross Border Investments and Launch of Barometer on State of  Business and Investment in the EAC  scheduled to take place on Friday 29th July 2022 via MS Teams  at 10:30 AM EAT via https://bit.ly/3OxJMdy
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/ebinar-on-facilitation-of-cross-border-investments-and-launch-of-barometer-on-state-of-business-and-investment-in-the-eac/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20220722T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20220722T170000
DTSTAMP:20260810T082540
CREATED:20220722T083413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220722T083413Z
UID:8302-1658476800-1658509200@eabc-online.com
SUMMARY:22nd Ordinary Summit of the EAC Heads of State
DESCRIPTION:22nd Ordinary Summit of the EAC Heads of State\nJoin us as the #EAC Heads of State convene for the 22nd Ordinary Summit to discuss progress of the #EAC integration agenda.\nDate: 22 July\, 2022\nTime: 14:00 Hrs (EAT)\nLivestream: http://eac.int
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/22nd-ordinary-summit-of-the-eac-heads-of-state/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20220714T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20220714T213000
DTSTAMP:20260810T082540
CREATED:20220713T130822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T130822Z
UID:8299-1657825200-1657834200@eabc-online.com
SUMMARY:Relevance of AfCFTA Protocol on Women & Youth
DESCRIPTION:The AfCFTA secretariat & partners have started consultations on the protocol on Women & Youth with stakeholders including YouLead Africa to gather views on what should be captured therein \nJoin us on 14th July as we discuss its relevance in cross-border trade. \nRegister- http://bit.ly/UnpluggedSn03Ep26
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/relevance-of-afcfta-protocol-on-women-youth/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20220714T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20220714T170000
DTSTAMP:20260810T082540
CREATED:20220713T133138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T133138Z
UID:8300-1657810800-1657818000@eabc-online.com
SUMMARY:Expert Briefing: EAC 4th Band Common External Tariff
DESCRIPTION:Expert Briefing on  EAC 4th Band Common External Tariff – implications for the private sector \n\nDate: Jul 14\, 2022\nTime: 3:00 PM East African Time\nRegister at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0ucOypqTwpE9Gcn49yTQhl2Zw1BvyTu_8S
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/expert-briefing-eac-4th-band-common-external-tariff/
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