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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20230210T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20230210T170000
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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:20260810T091152
CREATED: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:20260810T091152
CREATED:20221207T135913Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20221130T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20221201T170000
DTSTAMP:20260810T091152
CREATED:20221105T160717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221105T160717Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20221110T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20221111T170000
DTSTAMP:20260810T091152
CREATED:20221107T083236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T083236Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20221109T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20221109T170000
DTSTAMP:20260810T091152
CREATED:20221031T063045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221031T063045Z
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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:20260810T091152
CREATED:20221024T065024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221024T065024Z
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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:20260810T091152
CREATED:20221024T064232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221024T064232Z
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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:20260810T091152
CREATED:20221010T091935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T091935Z
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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:20260810T091152
CREATED:20220914T100644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220914T100644Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20220831T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20220901T170000
DTSTAMP:20260810T091152
CREATED:20220819T090318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220819T090318Z
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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:20260810T091152
CREATED:20220819T091532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220819T091532Z
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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:20260810T091152
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:20260810T091152
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:20260810T091152
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:20260810T091152
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:20260810T091152
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:20260810T091152
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20220714T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20220714T120000
DTSTAMP:20260810T091152
CREATED:20220712T135857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220712T135857Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar on Corridor Performance & Impact on EAC Business Competitiveness
DESCRIPTION:In order to take stock of the performance of both the northern and central corridors as well as understand the challenges and opportunities post Covid-19\, the East African Business Council is organizing a webinar aimed at appreciating the work being done by the management of both corridors\, challenges faced by the users as well as jointly develop recommendations that will strategically improve the cost of movement of goods and consequently reduce the cost of trade in the EAC region. \nJoin the Webinar on Corridor Performance & Impact on EAC Business Competitiveness slated on Thursday 14th July 2022 at 10:30hrs -13:30hrs East African Time (EAT) via Microsoft Teams. Register at:  https://bit.ly/3ynmnWh \nThe Webinar will encompass participants from the private sector (transporters\, importers\, exporters\, freight forwarders\, shippers) across EAC and beyond\, trade facilitation agencies\, public sector\, EAC Secretariat\, EABC as well as Development Partners.
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/webinar-on-corridor-performance-impact-on-eac-business-competitiveness/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20220621T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20220623T170000
DTSTAMP:20260810T091152
CREATED:20220414T070550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220414T070550Z
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SUMMARY:Commonwealth Business Forum 2022
DESCRIPTION:The East African Business Council in Partnership with Rwanda Development Board invites you to the Commonwealth Business Forum 2022 slated to take place from 21st– 23rd June 2022\, which is part of the official Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) program. The Theme for Commonwealth Business Forum 2022 is: Delivering a Common Future Connecting\, Innovating\, Transforming with a focus on ‘’A global Reset’. \nThe Commonwealth Business Forum 2022 (CBF 2022) will be the first and largest in-person gathering for Governments and Businesses across the Commonwealth since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. \nThe CBF 2022 experience has been designed to provide different ways to create meaningful connections\, exchange knowledge\, contribute to impactful dialogue and consume information. \nThe CBF 2022is hosted as a partnership between the Government of Rwanda and Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC). This year’s forum will address the CHOGM theme ‘Delivering a Common Future: Connecting\, Innovating\, transforming’\, with a focus on “A Global Reset”\, dealing with the impact of the pandemic and the Commonwealth’s role in rebuilding and reinvigorating the global economy. \nFor more details on the program visit: https://www.chogm2022.rw/CBF/
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/commonwealth-business-forum-2022/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20220620T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20220620T170000
DTSTAMP:20260810T091152
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SUMMARY:22ND EABC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
DESCRIPTION:NOTICE FOR THE 22ND EABC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (HYBRID) TO BE HELD ON MONDAY 20TH JUNE 2022 AT CROWN CONFERENCE HALL KIGALI\, RWANDA \nDrawn on Date 30th May 2022 \nDear Esteemed Member\, \n Notice is hereby given that the 22nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the East African Business Council shall be held on Monday\, 20th June 2022\, from 14.30HRS to 16.30HRS (CAT) to transact the following business: – \n\nAdoption of the Agenda.\nCommunication from the Chair.\nConfirmation of Minutes of the 21st EABC AGM.\nDiscussion of Matters Arising from the Minutes of the 21st EABC AGM\nTo Receive and Consider the EABC Annual Report 2021\nTo Receive and Consider the Audit Report for 2020.\nTo appoint auditors for the period ending 31st December 2021 and fix their remuneration\nTo elect EABC Chairperson\, Vice-Chairpersons and Members of the Executive Committee for year 2022 – 2024\nTo transact any other business (AOB) for which a notice of 7 days has been given.\n\nNB: The AGM will be attended by fully paid-up members.  \nMembers who are in arrears are encouraged to pay their full subscriptions before the AGM in order to be eligible to participate.
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/22nd-eabc-annual-general-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20220602T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20220602T130000
DTSTAMP:20260810T091152
CREATED:20220530T064411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220530T064411Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar on Trade Finance in EAC: Opportunities and challenges for private sector
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 organizing a webinar on Trade Finance in EAC: Opportunities and challenges for private sector scheduled to take place on Thursday\, 2nd June 2022 via MS Teams https://bit.ly/3wB2xaw  at 11:00 AM EAT. \n  \nThe webinar aims to update the private uptake sector on the status Trade Finance landscape in EAC by analyzing barriers and opportunities and proposing potential interventions to drive uptake of trade finance for SMEs.
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/webinar-on-trade-finance-in-eac-opportunities-and-challenges-for-private-sector/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20220518T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20220518T170000
DTSTAMP:20260810T091152
CREATED:20220518T085010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T085010Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar on EAC Domestic Tax Regimes and Proposed Measures for 2022/23 Budgets
DESCRIPTION:In efforts to harmonize taxation and monetary measures in the region\, the EAC Partner States-Uganda\, Tanzania\, Kenya and Rwanda have been reading their budgets for the Fiscal year on the same day after the Pre-budget consultations meeting of the EAC Ministers responsible for Finance and Economic Planning. \nThe pre-budget consultations and the unveiling of the budgets on the same day are among the major milestones in the process of harmonisation of tax and monetary measures in EAC as each Partner State is abreast of the measures that will be executed by all other EAC Partner States in the forthcoming fiscal year. \nIn view of the above the East African Business Council (EABC) is organizing a Webinar on EAC Domestic Tax Regimes and Proposed Measures for 2022/23 Budgets.\nThe main objective of the Webinar is to update the EAC private sector on the harmonisation of domestic taxes in EAC and various proposed tax measures for 2022/23 budgets. \nThe East African Business Council cordially invites you to participate in the  Webinar on EAC Domestic Tax Regimes and Proposed Measures for 2022/23 Budgets on Wednesday\, 18th May 2022 at 14:00hrs-16:00hrs EAT via Microsoft Teams Link : https://bit.ly/3Pdv7WA
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/webinar-on-eac-domestic-tax-regimes-and-proposed-measures-for-2022-23-budgets/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20220504T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20220504T170000
DTSTAMP:20260810T091152
CREATED:20220430T084858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220430T084858Z
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SUMMARY:EABC- ITC Virtual Training on African Trade Observatory
DESCRIPTION:The East African Business Council in partnership with ITC invites you to the virtual training on African Trade Observatory  on Wednesday\, 4th May 2022\, at 14:30hrs (East African time) register at: https://intracen.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEvcO-trzkvGNHL_FbIsfGmr63nGfGJfZC_ \nThe training will equip East African businesses to explore modules of the African Trade Observatory (ATO) and learn how to access reliable data\,  trade intelligence on trends\, opportunities\, and market access conditions and  identify promising opportunities across the region. \nThis training workshop further aims to help firms\, government officials\, and Business Support Organizations (BSOs) simplify their market research and improve their efficiency by learning to access trade intelligence through a free digital portal\, the African Trade Observatory (https://ato.africa/en).
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/eabc-itc-virtual-training-on-african-trade-observatory/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20220429T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20220429T163000
DTSTAMP:20260810T091152
CREATED:20220427T072122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220427T072122Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Launch of Continental Scoping Study on AfCFTA Youth Inclusion
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Launch of Continental Scoping Study on AfCFTA Youth Inclusion \nTheme: Making the AfCFTA Promises a Reality for African Youth \nThis virtual meeting  will present the findings of the outcomes of the Continental Scoping study report on AfCFTA  and  Officially launch Africa Under 40 CEO’s and  Entrepreneurs Network (AUCEN). \nDate: Friday\,29th April 2022 \nTime: 1400hrs-1600hrs East Africa Time \n  \nRegistration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrcOGvpjIuEt0BUeVzcaAVfbn7rSyr5nD1
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/virtual-launch-on-continental-scoping-study-on-afcfta-youth-inclusion/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20220420T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20220420T170000
DTSTAMP:20260810T091152
CREATED:20220412T070133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220412T070133Z
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SUMMARY:EABC - NM-AIST Academic-Public-Private Partnership Forum
DESCRIPTION:Esteemed Member\, \nThe East African Business Council in collaboration with the Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST) invites you to the Academic-Public-Private Partnership Forum on Wednesday\, 20th April 2022 at Gran Melia Hotel in  Arusha Tanzania. \nThe Academic-Public-Private Partnership Forum will bring together top-notch CEOs\, innovators\, academia\, and senior government officials to strategize\, deliberate\, and reinforce partnerships to promote Science\, Technology\, and Innovation (STI) as an essential ingredient in driving industrialization and sustainable development in the EAC. The Academic-Public-Private Partnership Forum will be graced by the East African Community (EAC) Secretary-General\, Arusha Regional Commissioner\, NM-AIST Vice-Chancellor. \nThe Academic-Public-Private Partnership Forum will showcase more than 20 innovations from academia ready for commercialization. \nRegister your attendance and book a B2B session with innovators at: https://forms.gle/sh9yusbSdwEYtQQz6 \nFor any further questions and confirmation of your engagement kindly respond to zshaidi@eabc-online.com  Mob: +255714066711 and copy to Julius.lenguyana@nm-aist.ac.tz
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/eabc-nm-aist-academic-public-private-partnership-forum/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220228
DTSTAMP:20260810T091152
CREATED:20220203T131143Z
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SUMMARY:Pakistan Engineering & Healthcare Exhibition for Africa and Central Asian Republics in Lahore\, Pakistan
DESCRIPTION:The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) in partnership with the East African Business Council (EABC) is pleased to invite you to the special Pakistan Engineering & Healthcare Exhibition for Africa and Central Asian Republics in Lahore\, Pakistan\, from 25-27 February 2022. The interested participants from the EAC should register at: https://ehcs.tdap.gov.pk \n  \nThe exhibition will show case the following products and factory visits is available: –  \nAgricultural machinery and farming implements; electric-machinery (all types); construction materials; iron & steel products; safety equipment (including for mining); pharmaceuticals; surgical instruments and medical equipment; fans & building (home and office) appliances; automotive (including bulldozers\, cranes\, lorries); chemicals; marble & minerals; mobile phones; cutlery & cookware; stationery & paperboard; rubber & rubber materials; plastic & plastic implements; furniture; garments; hosiery items; sports goods; musical instruments; cosmetics; gems & jewelry; and other consumer goods and services. \n  \nThe visa and travel related information is given as follows: – \n\nThe Visa Service is online only on the link: https://visa.nadra.gov.pk\n\n  \n\nCOVID19 Vaccination Certificate for travel to Pakistan; Or COVID19 Vaccination Exemption letter from an Authorized Medical Doctor\n\n  \n\nNegative COVID19 PCR Test Report no more than 48 hours before boarding the flight to Pakistan
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/pakistan-engineering-healthcare-exhibition-for-africa-and-central-asian-republics-in-lahore-pakistan/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20220224T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20220224T160000
DTSTAMP:20260810T091152
CREATED:20220213T134149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220213T134149Z
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR ON  AFCFTA -TRADE IN SERVICES
DESCRIPTION:The EAC Partner States as members of the African Union (AU) participate in the negotiations of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement as a bloc. To harness the huge potential of African service sectors\, AU Member States decided to progres­sively liberalize services through the Protocol on Trade in Services (PTIS). \nThe EAC Partner States have agreed that each country will prepare its national Schedule of Commitments for consolidation into an EAC Offer for submitted to the AU Commission (AUC) for the AfCFTA Protocol on Trade in Services negotiations. \nIn a bid to sensitize businesses on the challenges and opportunities presented by EAC liberalization of trade in services with the other African Member States under AfCFTA\, the East African Business Council is organizing a Webinar on AfCFTA -Trade in Services\, focusing on EAC Schedules of Commitment  24th February 2022 via MS Teams shorturl.at/wENY3 at 14:00hrs -16:00hrs East African Time (EAT).
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/webinar-on-afcfta-trade-in-services/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20220214T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20220218T000000
DTSTAMP:20260810T091152
CREATED:20220213T092932Z
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SUMMARY:7TH EU-AFRICA BUSINESS FORUM (EABF22)
DESCRIPTION:The 7TH EU-AFRICA BUSINESS FORUM (EABF22)\, centered on BUILDING STRONGER VALUE CHAINS FOR SUSTAINABLE GROWTH AND DECENT JOBS will take place in Brussels virtually during the whole week of 14th to 18th February 2022. \nIt will be held back-to-back with the Heads of State’s and Governments Africa-EU Summit on 17-18 February. EABF22 will be organised in the framework of the Africa-Europe Week featuring a rich series of events with civil society\, youth and other key actors of Africa-EU relations. \n Register here to attend the EABF2022 Forum \nCo-organised by the European Commission and the African Union Commission together with key EU and African business organisations\, the forum will welcome EU and AU Commissioners\, top-level policymakers and senior business leaders from the two continents. EABF22 will also be strategically supported by a number of EU and African institutions\, such as European Investment Bank\, the African Development Bank\, Afreximbank and the European Development Financial Institutions\, as well as the Africa Europe Foundation. \n Register here to attend the EABF2022 Forum \nBenefits \nAttend High-level panel sessions: with the participation of senior political and business figures will cover strategic areas of business\, trade and investment cooperation between Europe and Africa. \nJoin online workshops and Seminars: up to 100 workshops and seminars on key topics supporting the development of EU-Africa relationship (virtual events only). \nExclusive Online Small Scale Meeting bringing together businesses and governments (B2B; B2G). \nNetwork with Peers meet and mingle with like-minded individuals and organizations online. \nShow case your products and services in the online Exhibitions. \nvisit: https://www.euafrica-businessforum.com/en \nWe look forward to welcoming you to the EABF22!
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/7th-eu-africa-business-forum-eabf22/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20211013T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20211016T170000
DTSTAMP:20260810T091152
CREATED:20201109T163155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201109T163155Z
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SUMMARY:Bauma CONEXPO AFRICA 2021
DESCRIPTION:Already the premier trade show for construction and mining machinery\, bauma CONEXPO AFRICA will now also feature agricultural and forestry equipment and machinery. This will give government bodies\, developers\, contractors\, industry associations\, financiers and other sector stakeholders a one-stop overview of the latest services and solutions available across the infrastructure development\, construction\, forestry and agriculture value chain. \nbauma CONEXPO AFRICA is one of Messe München’s six international bauma events\, and is modelled on bauma in Munich\, in collaboration with AEM\, organizer of CONEXPO-CON/AGG. bauma is described as the ultimate trade fair in the industry\, attracting over 620\,000 international visitors while CONEXPO-CON/AGG is the leading industry exhibition in the North American market. As a gateway for international companies to the African market and for African enterprises to the global market\, bauma CONEXPO AFRICA attracted around 15\,000 high-level visitors and exhibitors in 2018 and expects these numbers to increase significantly in 2021. \nAddressing Africa’s industry challenges\n“Africa’s construction and infrastructure development sectors are facing economic challenges at the moment; therefore we have engaged industry leaders to discuss ways in which bauma CONEXPO AFRICA could more effectively support industry growth. As a result of their input\, we have re-engineered this key event to foster greater cross-border collaboration and highlight business growth opportunities\, and we will feature solutions that enable businesses to operate smarter and more cost-effectively\,” says Suzette Scheepers\, CEO of Messe Muenchen South Africa. “We have also revisited our sponsorship and exhibitor packages to deliver significant additional value.” \nWith an expanded African focus\, bauma CONEXPO AFRICA plans to host buyer and diplomatic delegations from across sub-Saharan Africa\, and to actively foster interaction and business exchange between the region’s governments and private sector. \nThe latest equipment and services\nAmong the solutions to be on show will be agricultural machinery and tractors\, machinery and plants for the production of building material\, construction and mining equipment\, engineering services\, occupational safety products and services\, plant hire services\, quantity surveying technologies\, and forestry machinery. \nHigh-level industry conference\nIn addition to showcasing the latest international products and solutions\, bauma CONEXPO AFRICA will host a high-level industry conference\, Africa Forum\, focusing on trends\, challenges and opportunities across sub-Saharan Africa. At the conference\, industry experts will discuss key issues such as infrastructure investment\, the ROI on public-private partnerships\, and China’s role in mining and infrastructure in Africa. \nBusiness-boosting supporting programme\nbauma CONEXPO AFRICA will also feature a strong supporting programme including CPD accredited Workshops and Masterclasses\, Tech Talk Forum sessions covering topical issues\, product demonstrations and the University Innovation Awards. The trade show will also facilitate B2B meetings\, dedicate sessions to women in industry\, and will showcase up and coming entrepreneurs\, giving them an opportunity to network with local and international industry leaders. \nbauma CONEXPO AFRICA will be staged at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg from October 13–16\, 2021. Discounted Early Bird exhibitor packages and comprehensive new sponsorship packages are now available. For more information\, \nContacts: \nFrederick Buoga | Area Manager \nTrade and Fairs East Africa Ltd. \nOfficial Representative for East and Southern Africa (Exc. South Africa) \n14 Riverside Drive\, off Chiromo Road \nNairobi / KENYA \nTel.:+254 (0) 704 807 997 \nemail: frederick@tradeandfairs-eastafrica.com \nweb: www.tradeandfairs-eastafrica.com \nweb: www.messe-muenchen.de
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/bauma-conexpo-africa-2021/
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