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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20220825T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20220825T170000
DTSTAMP:20260810T102332
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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:20260810T102332
CREATED:20220804T075201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220804T075201Z
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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:20260810T102332
CREATED:20220727T101624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220727T101624Z
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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:20260810T102332
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:20260810T102332
CREATED:20220713T130822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T130822Z
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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:20260810T102332
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:20260810T102332
CREATED:20220712T135857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220712T135857Z
UID:8298-1657792800-1657800000@eabc-online.com
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:20260810T102332
CREATED:20220414T070550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220414T070550Z
UID:8289-1655798400-1656003600@eabc-online.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20220620T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20220620T170000
DTSTAMP:20260810T102332
CREATED:20220610T080440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220610T080440Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20220602T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20220602T130000
DTSTAMP:20260810T102332
CREATED:20220530T064411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220530T064411Z
UID:8296-1654167600-1654174800@eabc-online.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20220518T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20220518T170000
DTSTAMP:20260810T102332
CREATED:20220518T085010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T085010Z
UID:8294-1652882400-1652893200@eabc-online.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20220504T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20220504T170000
DTSTAMP:20260810T102332
CREATED:20220430T084858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220430T084858Z
UID:8292-1651674600-1651683600@eabc-online.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20220429T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20220429T163000
DTSTAMP:20260810T102332
CREATED:20220427T072122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220427T072122Z
UID:8291-1651240800-1651249800@eabc-online.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20220420T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20220420T170000
DTSTAMP:20260810T102332
CREATED:20220412T070133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220412T070133Z
UID:8288-1650441600-1650474000@eabc-online.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220228
DTSTAMP:20260810T102332
CREATED:20220203T131143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220203T131143Z
UID:8283-1645747200-1646006399@eabc-online.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20220224T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20220224T160000
DTSTAMP:20260810T102332
CREATED:20220213T134149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220213T134149Z
UID:8285-1645711200-1645718400@eabc-online.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20220214T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20220218T000000
DTSTAMP:20260810T102332
CREATED:20220213T092932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220213T092932Z
UID:8284-1644796800-1645142400@eabc-online.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20211013T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20211016T170000
DTSTAMP:20260810T102332
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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20211009T170000
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SUMMARY:EACC TRADE & INVESTMENT CONFERENCE
DESCRIPTION:The East Africa Chamber of Commerce (EACC) is hosting a trade and Investment Conference in Irving Texas. This interactive and engaging trade conference will be held at the Marriott Dallas Las Colinas\, 223 West Las Colinas Blvd\, Irving\, Texas\, 75039. For all our traveling participants\, the registration cost includes event passes\, rooms for four (4) nights and airport transportation. The conference will take place from October 7th – 9th\, 2021. \nTRADE & INVESTMENT CONFERENCE SUMMARY  \nThe conference will focus on the East African Community “Big Four Agenda” items along with other key industry sectors noted above. It will bring together USA domestic and international investors along with East African Community decision makers together for a three-day B2B engagement. This conference is 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. \nWEBSITE  \nhttp://eachamber.org – The webpage provides additional Conference information\, registration\, the draft program and logistical information. \nEVENT REGISTRATION \nConference Fees \nDelegates \n$1\,370 including 4 nights B/B accommodation with taxes \n$750 -Exclusive of accommodation \nEXHIBITORS- TABLE (AGOA TRADING products)(Includes two (2) Saturday Night Gala Dinner Tickets) \n$1\,620- including 4 nights B/B accommodation with taxes \n$1\,100- Exclusive of accommodation \n  \nFor more information\, contact Mr. Patrick Moshi via communications@eabc-online.com or +255 758 489761
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/eacc-trade-investment-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20210917T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20210917T170000
DTSTAMP:20260810T102332
CREATED:20210311T163540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210311T163540Z
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SUMMARY:East African Maritime Awards (EAMA)
DESCRIPTION:The East Africa Maritime Awards (EAMA)\, now in its 2nd edition\, is a strategic and noble initiative of the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) in collaboration with Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA)\, Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)\, Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade)\, Shippers Council of Eastern Africa (SCEA) and East African Business Council (EABC). \nThe Awards recognize stakeholders for their outstanding contribution to the maritime industry with the aim of stimulating innovation\, spurring operational efficiencies\, as well as encouraging ambition and determination to excel. The theme for the EAMA 2020 edition is ‘Innovation. Competitiveness. Sustainability. \nWe invite you to compete in this prestigious awards under any of the listed categories. \nkindly submit your entry today by clicking the link: https://www.eama.co.ke/
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/east-african-maritime-awards-eama/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20210901T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20210901T170000
DTSTAMP:20260810T102332
CREATED:20210829T091047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210829T091047Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Launch the Africa Customer Due Diligence Platform (MANSA)
DESCRIPTION:The East African Business Council (EABC) in partnership with Afreximbank is pleased to invite you to the Virtual Launch the Africa Customer Due Diligence Platform (MANSA Repository Platform) on 1st September 2021 at 09:00AM EAT. Register at https://bit.ly/3kuL6RF \nThe MANSA digital platform provides a single primary source of Know-Your-Customer (KYC) data required to conduct customer due diligence checks on counterparties in Africa with a special focus on African Corporates\, SMEs and financial institutions. \nWhy Participate \nThe platform will support EABC members and other corporate entities to take advantage of African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) through accessing a centralized source of due diligence information. The MANSA platform also provide critical information for credit assessments thereby\, promoting financial inclusion. \nPlease confirm your attendance by registering at: https://bit.ly/3kuL6RF \nWe look forward to e- meeting you at of Launch the Africa Customer Due Diligence Platform on 1st September 2021.
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/5493/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20210830T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20210903T170000
DTSTAMP:20260810T102332
CREATED:20210827T061343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210827T061343Z
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SUMMARY:East Africa Trade & Industrialization Week 2021
DESCRIPTION:Esteemed Member\, \nThe East African Business Council (EABC) in collaboration with the East African Chamber of Commerce\, Industry and Agriculture (EACCIA) invites you to participate in the East Africa Trade & Industrialization Week 2021 (EATIW 2021)\, business conference and exhibition\, scheduled on 30th August to 3rd September\, 2021 at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre (JNICC)\, Dar es Salaam. \nWhy Participate \nThe Conference will bring together business operators\, policy makers\, civil society leaders\, international and UN organization leaders\, academia from all avenues to address challenges and propose solutions to the changing role of business in the continent. Another key aim of this Business Forum and Exhibition is also to respond to African leaders who have asked for support in creating an authentic regional and continental voice in the push for deeper integration and to ensure that this work is owned and driven from Africa. The conclusions and recommendations of the business forum will be used to inform future Summits of Heads of State and Government of the EAC and the African Union member states. \nAdditional details regarding the event can be found at the event’s website: www.eastafricatradeweek.org. \nWe look forward to welcoming you in Dar es Salaam. \n  \n 
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/east-africa-trade-industrialization-week-2021/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20210817T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20210817T163000
DTSTAMP:20260810T102332
CREATED:20210811T124746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210811T124746Z
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SUMMARY:PRIVATE SECTOR VIRTUAL ROUNDTABLE ON THE ECONOMICS OF NATURAL CAPITAL IN EAST AFRICA
DESCRIPTION:East Africa is endowed with diverse natural resources including forests\, water\, minerals\, fish\, wildlife\, and soils\, among others. Natural capital management provides essential benefits for businesses and communities to improve their performance in environmental and social risk mitigation\, resource efficiency\, access to markets and financing\, and improved reputation. Natural capital is a bridging concept connecting the language of science and nature with business values. The inclusion of corporations alongside governments in the design and implementation of a regional agreement for biodiversity could help coordinate and align incentives to support greater and more effective conservation. \nIn view of the above\, the East African Business Council in partnership with Environmental Incentives (EI) and support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is organizing a Private Sector Virtual Roundtable on the Economics of Natural Capital in East Africa on Tuesday\, 17 August 2021 at 2:30 PM – 3:40 PM EAT. \nRegister your participation  at: https://bit.ly/2VCRCgZ \nWe look forward to e-meeting you at the Private Sector Round Table Discussion on the Economics of Natural Capital in East Africa!
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/private-sector-roundtable-on-the-economics-of-natural-capital-in-east-africa/
CATEGORIES:CEO Roundtable
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20210526T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20210527T170000
DTSTAMP:20260810T102332
CREATED:20210521T182115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210521T182115Z
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SUMMARY:WTO TFA Workshop\, Zanzibar
DESCRIPTION:Zanzibar workshop to boost knowledge\, skills on the World Trade Organization’s Trade Facilitation Agreement \nOn 26th – 27th May 2021\, The International Trade Centre (ITC) in partnership with the East African Business Council (EABC) are carrying out a workshop for trade practitioners in Burundi on the World Trade Organization’s Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA). Organized as part of the European Union-East African Community Market Access Programme (MARKUP)\, the event will take place in Zanzibar. \nAfter successfully holding similar national events in Dar es salaam and Kilimanjaro-Tanzania\, Nairobi and Mombasa-Kenya\, and in Uganda the TFA workshop in Zanzibar – aims to equip The United Republic of Tanzania and\, more broadly\, East African local business-support associations and traders\, with a comprehensive knowledge of the TFA with a view to identify obstacles to cross-border and advocate for their removal. The TFA workshops will also be held in Rwanda & Zanzibar as well. \nThe training has been developed in response to persistent delays and red tape hampering the movement of goods across borders in East Africa. Among the members of the East African Community (EAC)\, inefficient trade procedures and non-tariff barriers represent an obstacle to expanded intra-regional trade and deepened regional integration. Trade facilitation – the simplification\, modernization and harmonization of export and import processes – has thus become a key issue for the global trade system and for regional economic communities\, such as the EAC\, to create new opportunities for businesses that are operating in regional and international markets. \nWith provisions to speed up the movement\, release and clearance of goods\, the WTO TFA – which entered into force in February 2017 – represents a viable option to resolve cross-border trade inefficiencies. \nAs a result of this regional MARKUP initiative\, project stakeholders will achieve greater sensitization on the need to simplify cross-border trade procedures and to ensure greater inclusion of the private sector in public-private dialogue platforms responsible for the implementation of the TFA at the national level. \nThis capacity-building initiative is an extension of the efforts undertaken since the entry into force in 2017 of the TFA\, and is part of a collaboration between EABC in partnership with the EAC Secretariat and ITC through the financial contribution of the European Union. \n[Members of the media wishing to attend the workshop or speak to representatives of the International Trade Centre or the East African Business Council are requested to use the contact information below.]\nNote to editors \nAbout the International Trade Centre (ITC) – The International Trade Centre (ITC) is the joint agency of the World Trade Organization and the United Nations based in Geneva\, Switzerland. ITC helps small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in developing and transition countries to connect and become more competitive in global markets\, contributing to the sustainable economic development in the Aid for Trade agenda and to the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations. \nFor more information please visit: http://www.intracen.org \nFollow ITC on Facebook\, Twitter\, LinkedIn and Instagram. \nAbout the East African Business Council (EABC) – The East African Business Council (EABC) is the regional apex body of private sector associations and corporates in East Africa with a single purpose of driving the East African Community (EAC) integration process through trade and investment. To achieve this EABC works with the public sector\, EAC institutions\, the academia and the business community to unlock the economic potential through increased access to markets\, enhanced trade environment and improved business competitiveness. \nFor more information\, please visit: http://eabc-online.com \nFollow EABC on Facebook\, Twitter\, LinkedIn and YouTube. \nAbout EU-EAC Market Access Upgrade Programme (MARKUP) – The EU-EAC Market Access Upgrade Programme (MARKUP) is a four-year regional development initiative that aims to contribute to the economic growth of the EAC region. The programme assists small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Burundi\, Kenya\, Rwanda\, Tanzania and Uganda by targeting specific agricultural commodities. More specifically\, it aims to support increased exports of agribusiness and horticultural products\, promote regional integration and enhance the participation of SMEs in intra-regional trade and exports to the European market. MARKUP is funded under the 11th European Development Fund and is implemented by ITC\, the United Nations Organization for Industrial Development and the Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit and other national partners.
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/wto-tfa-workshop-zanzibar/
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20210526T170000
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SUMMARY:Strengthening Policy Response to COVID 19 in the EAC: AERC-BMGF
DESCRIPTION:The African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) is pleased to invite you to AERC-BMGF – Strengthening Policy Response to the COVID 19 in the EAC Regional Policy Forum that will be held Virtually on May 25-26\, 2021. The virtual forum will be on the theme “COVID-19 in East Africa: Impacts and Mitigation Policies”. \nIn June 2020\, AERC signed a Grant Agreement with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) to implement the project “Strengthening East African Community (EAC) Policy and Administrative Response to the COVID-19”. The overarching goal of this project was to produce robust and evidence-based analytical outputs that will be crucial in supporting the coordinated mitigation of COVID-19 pandemic among the EAC Partner States. \nAERC collaborated with the EAC Secretariat\, EABC\, EAHF\, FEAFFA\, SCEA\, KAM\, KEPSA\, BCG \, academia and think tanks within EAC among others to produce analytical reports and policy briefs. These documents shed light on the impact of COVID-19 on strategic areas (such as trade\, technology\, transport and logistics\, health\, gender and education) and macroeconomic indicators within the region and provide practical administrative interventions and policies to mitigate the adverse impacts of the COVID pandemic. \nThe regional policy forum is designed to inform stakeholders of the research findings and create dialogue. The exchange involves an intense two-day discussions among policy makers\, intellectual leaders\, private sector actors\, and civil society based on recently completed AERC/BMGF supported policy-oriented research. The ultimate goal is to inform policy making based on rigor and evidence and to call for adoption of the proposed policy and administrative actions by the EAC member states. \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://aercafrica-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUsce6qqTMtHtEfewBl0b14jKPZXr0fdbVY \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/strengthening-policy-response-to-covid-19-in-the-eac-aerc-bmgf/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20210524T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20210525T170000
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SUMMARY:WTO TFA Workshop\, Burundi
DESCRIPTION:Burundi workshop to boost knowledge\, skills on the World Trade Organization’s Trade Facilitation Agreement \nOn 24th – 25th May 2021\, The International Trade Centre (ITC) in partnership with the East African Business Council (EABC)\, and Burundi  Traders Association (ACOBU) are carrying out a workshop for trade practitioners in Burundi on the World Trade Organization’s Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA). Organized as part of the European Union-East African Community Market Access Programme (MARKUP)\, the event will take place in Ngozi Province\, Burundi. \nAfter successfully holding similar national events in Dar es salaam and Kilimanjaro-Tanzania\, Nairobi and Mombasa-Kenya\, and in Uganda the TFA workshop in Ngozi – aims to equip Burundi and\, more broadly\, East African local business-support associations and traders\, with a comprehensive knowledge of the TFA with a view to identify obstacles to cross-border and advocate for their removal. The TFA workshops will also be held in Rwanda & Zanzibar as well. \nThe training has been developed in response to persistent delays and red tape hampering the movement of goods across borders in East Africa. Among the members of the East African Community (EAC)\, inefficient trade procedures and non-tariff barriers represent an obstacle to expanded intra-regional trade and deepened regional integration. Trade facilitation – the simplification\, modernization and harmonization of export and import processes – has thus become a key issue for the global trade system and for regional economic communities\, such as the EAC\, to create new opportunities for businesses that are operating in regional and international markets. \nWith provisions to speed up the movement\, release and clearance of goods\, the WTO TFA – which entered into force in February 2017 – represents a viable option to resolve cross-border trade inefficiencies. \nAs a result of this regional MARKUP initiative\, project stakeholders will achieve greater sensitization on the need to simplify cross-border trade procedures and to ensure greater inclusion of the private sector in public-private dialogue platforms responsible for the implementation of the TFA at the national level. \nThis capacity-building initiative is an extension of the efforts undertaken since the entry into force in 2017 of the TFA\, and is part of a collaboration between EABC in partnership with ACOBU\, the EAC Secretariat and ITC through the financial contribution of the European Union. \n[Members of the media wishing to attend the workshop or speak to representatives of the International Trade Centre or the East African Business Council are requested to use the contact information below.]\nNote to editors \nAbout the International Trade Centre (ITC) – The International Trade Centre (ITC) is the joint agency of the World Trade Organization and the United Nations based in Geneva\, Switzerland. ITC helps small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in developing and transition countries to connect and become more competitive in global markets\, contributing to the sustainable economic development in the Aid for Trade agenda and to the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations. \nFor more information please visit: http://www.intracen.org \nFollow ITC on Facebook\, Twitter\, LinkedIn and Instagram. \nAbout the East African Business Council (EABC) – The East African Business Council (EABC) is the regional apex body of private sector associations and corporates in East Africa with a single purpose of driving the East African Community (EAC) integration process through trade and investment. To achieve this EABC works with the public sector\, EAC institutions\, the academia and the business community to unlock the economic potential through increased access to markets\, enhanced trade environment and improved business competitiveness. \nFor more information\, please visit: http://eabc-online.com \nFollow EABC on Facebook\, Twitter\, LinkedIn and YouTube. \nAbout EU-EAC Market Access Upgrade Programme (MARKUP) – The EU-EAC Market Access Upgrade Programme (MARKUP) is a four-year regional development initiative that aims to contribute to the economic growth of the EAC region. The programme assists small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Burundi\, Kenya\, Rwanda\, Tanzania and Uganda by targeting specific agricultural commodities. More specifically\, it aims to support increased exports of agribusiness and horticultural products\, promote regional integration and enhance the participation of SMEs in intra-regional trade and exports to the European market. MARKUP is funded under the 11th European Development Fund and is implemented by ITC\, the United Nations Organization for Industrial Development and the Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit and other national partners.
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/wto-tfa-workshop-burundi/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20210416T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20210421T170000
DTSTAMP:20260810T102332
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SUMMARY:EU AFRICA BUSINESS FORUM: GREEN ENERGY TALKS
DESCRIPTION:Esteemed member\, \nWe are thrilled to invite you to these EU-Africa Business Forum events that will be hosted by the European Commission\, the African Union Commission and the Portuguese Presidency of the European Council\, and co-organised with the support of the Africa EU Energy Partnership Secretariat and the Africa Europe Foundation. \nOn Friday 16th of April\nJoin us for a high-level discussion on “Accelerating the EU-Africa partnership for green energy transition in Africa”.\nThe event will feature keynote addresses from: \n● Amani Abou-Zeid\, African Union Commission’s Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy;\n● Augusto Santos Silva\, Portugal’s Minister of Foreign Affairs;\n● Frans Timmermans\, European Commission’s Executive Vice-President. \nIt will be followed by a roundtable moderated by Kandeh Yumkella\, co-chair of the Africa Europe Foundation Strategy Group on Energy\, and will bring together policy makers\, development bankers and CEOs from the EU and Africa to discuss the green energy transition on the African continent. \nOn Tuesday 20 April and Wednesday 21 April\nYou will discover concrete projects and players that contribute to the green transition in our Digital Marketplace for Green Energy Transition – an online exhibition where you can visit the booths of our various e-exhibitors as well as network with them and other participants. You will find opportunities to further collaborate with key government and business stakeholders and will also be able to participate to conferences and workshops organised by our partners. \nDon’t miss out on these events: REGISTER NOW!\nWant to become an exhibitor? Click here!
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/eu-africa-business-forum-green-energy-talks/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20210413T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20210414T170000
DTSTAMP:20260810T102333
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SUMMARY:WTO-TFA WORKSHOP KAYANZA PROVINCE\, BURUNDI
DESCRIPTION:ITC\, EABC and CFCIB in collaboration with ACOBU held a workshop in Kayanza Province\, Burundi on trade facilitation for Burundi business associations and trader. \nBurundi workshop to boost knowledge\, skills on the World Trade Organization’s Trade Facilitation Agreement \nIn 13th – 14th April 2021 The International Trade Centre (ITC) in partnership with the East African Business Council (EABC)\, Federal Chamber of Commerce and Industries Burundi (CFCIB) and Association of the Traders of Burundi (ACOBU) are carrying out a workshop for trade practitioners in Burundi on the World Trade Organization’s Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA). Organized as part of the European Union-East African Community Market Access Programme (MARKUP)\, the event will take place in Kayanza Province\, Burundi. \nAfter successfully holding similar national events in Dar es salaam and Kilimanjaro-Tanzania\, Nairobi and Mombasa-Kenya\, and in Uganda the TFA workshop in Kayanza – aims to equip Burundi and\, more broadly\, East African local business-support associations and traders\, with a comprehensive knowledge of the TFA with a view to identify obstacles to cross-border and advocate for their removal. The TFA workshops will also be held in Kigali-Rwanda\, Zanzibar as well. \nThe training has been developed in response to persistent delays and red tape hampering the movement of goods across borders in East Africa. Among the members of the East African Community (EAC)\, inefficient trade procedures and non-tariff barriers represent an obstacle to expanded intra-regional trade and deepened regional integration. Trade facilitation – the simplification\, modernization and harmonization of export and import processes – has thus become a key issue for the global trade system and for regional economic communities\, such as the EAC\, to create new opportunities for businesses that are operating in regional and international markets. \nWith provisions to speed up the movement\, release and clearance of goods\, the WTO TFA – which entered into force in February 2017 – represents a viable option to resolve cross-border trade inefficiencies. \nAs a result of this regional MARKUP initiative\, project stakeholders will achieve greater sensitization on the need to simplify cross-border trade procedures and to ensure greater inclusion of the private sector in public-private dialogue platforms responsible for the implementation of the TFA at the national level. \nThis capacity-building initiative is an extension of the efforts undertaken since the entry into force in 2017 of the TFA\, and is part of a collaboration between EABC in partnership with CFCIB\, the EAC Secretariat and ITC through the financial contribution of the European Union. \n[Members of the media wishing to attend the workshop or speak to representatives of the International Trade Centre or the East African Business Council are requested to use the contact information below.]\nNote to editors \nAbout the International Trade Centre (ITC) – The International Trade Centre (ITC) is the joint agency of the World Trade Organization and the United Nations based in Geneva\, Switzerland. ITC helps small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in developing and transition countries to connect and become more competitive in global markets\, contributing to the sustainable economic development in the Aid for Trade agenda and to the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations. \nFor more information please visit: http://www.intracen.org \nFollow ITC on Facebook\, Twitter\, LinkedIn and Instagram. \nAbout the East African Business Council (EABC) – The East African Business Council (EABC) is the regional apex body of private sector associations and corporates in East Africa with a single purpose of driving the East African Community (EAC) integration process through trade and investment. To achieve this EABC works with the public sector\, EAC institutions\, the academia and the business community to unlock the economic potential through increased access to markets\, enhanced trade environment and improved business competitiveness. \nFor more information\, please visit: http://eabc-online.com \nFollow EABC on Facebook\, Twitter\, LinkedIn and YouTube. \nAbout EU-EAC Market Access Upgrade Programme (MARKUP) – The EU-EAC Market Access Upgrade Programme (MARKUP) is a four-year regional development initiative that aims to contribute to the economic growth of the EAC region. The programme assists small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Burundi\, Kenya\, Rwanda\, Tanzania and Uganda by targeting specific agricultural commodities. More specifically\, it aims to support increased exports of agribusiness and horticultural products\, promote regional integration and enhance the participation of SMEs in intra-regional trade and exports to the European market. MARKUP is funded under the 11th European Development Fund and is implemented by ITC\, the United Nations Organization for Industrial Development and the Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit and other national partners.
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/wto-tfa-workshop-kayanza-province-burundi/
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SUMMARY:INDUSTRIAL TRANSFORMATION-OPPORTUNITIES IN VIRTUAL HANNOVER FAIR 2021
DESCRIPTION:HANNOVER MESSE is the world’s most important trade fair for industry. As a Digital Edition\, it will continue its innovative path as a hybrid knowledge and networking platform from 12th -16th April 2021. \nTo kick off the HANNOVER MESSE Digital Edition and to strengthen bondages between EABC and its international network EABC invites you to an online management brief on Industrial Transformation-Opportunities in virtual industrial exhibitions on 9th April\, 2021 (10:00AM EA Time). Link to the meeting https://bit.ly/3dktWmb \n“Home of Industrial Pioneers” is the framework of the upcoming fair: What are the challenges facing the industry and what are the risks? How can change be used as an opportunity to jointly and globally shape a forward-looking industrial policy? Therefore EABC´s partners\, The Federation of German Industries (BDI) and other business organizations will share insights for the East African Business\, membership organizations and stakeholders for exploring opportunities in a global network. You can interact first hand with a leading fair operator\, Deutsche Messe who are bringing together exhibitors and visitors since 1947 in Germany. The road to further expansion is expertise in organizing trade fairs for capital goods\, human resource management as well as consumer goods. Helping business and positively impacting the business environment is the passion of EABC and the global network of Business Scouts for Development. \nPlease join this online discussion on Friday\, 9th April 2021 via Microsoft Teams at 10:00 AM East African Time (EAT). Link to the meeting https://bit.ly/3dktWmb \nFor more information please contact the Executive Director’s Office Email: director@eabc-online.com and admin@eabc-online.com \nWe look forward to e-meeting you.
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/industrial-transformation-opportunities-in-virtual-hannover-fair-2021/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20210225T080000
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SUMMARY:WTO TRADE FACILITATION AGREEMENT (TFA) WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:Entered into force in February 2017\, the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) of the World Trade Organization (WTO) aims to remove 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. \nThese costs are extremely expensive for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) because they often lack the capacity to comply with complex regulations and procedural rules for import\, export and transit. The TFA is therefore an important instrument for governments to improve the business climate in which businesses can thrive. Capitalizing on this Agreement will reduce costs\, delays and transaction processes for merchants\, enabling them to internationalize cheaper and faster. While the implementation of the TFA is the primary responsibility of the governments of the WTO Members\, business and trade support institutions nevertheless play a vital role in informing the authorities on how best to implement the Trade Facilitation Agreement in the national context. \nWithin the framework of the EU-EAC Market Access Upgrade Programme (MARKUP)\, the International Trade Centre (ITC) is partnering with the East African Community (EAC)\, the East African Business Council (EABC) to organize a two-day workshop on the TFA for the private sector. \nThe workshop aims to explain to businesses in Rwanda the terms\, potential benefits and practical use of each of the technical measures of this new Agreement. By the end of the workshop\, it is expected that participating enterprises and organizations will be equipped to successfully take advantage of the TFA and contribute to the design\, implementation and monitoring of trade facilitation reforms. \nEABC is delighted to invite you to participate in this two-day capacity-building workshop scheduled to take place on 25th & 26th February 2021 at Lake Naivasha Resort\, Kenya. \nKindly confirm your participation to Mr. Brian Kalekye – EABC National Liaison Officer\, via Email: bkalekye@eabc-online.com  Tel: +254 712 385870 with a copy to Geoffrey Kamanzi ( EABC) Email: gkamanzi@eabc-online.com Tel:+255 788 307165
URL:https://eabc-online.com/event/wto-trade-facilitation-agreement-tfa-workshop/
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