Regional value chains are key to Africa’s prosperity

Regional value chains are key to Africa’s prosperity

By providing the framework to establish robust regional value chains, the African Continental Free Trade Area will help to develop the continent’s industry and agriculture and drive prosperity.

URA automates Authorized Economic Operator systems

URA automates Authorized Economic Operator systems

The recent one-week AEO -ERMS piloting workshop for fifteen selected companies at URA headquarters in Nakawa paved the way for the automation of systems.

EABC@25 Launch Breakfast Meeting

EABC@25 Launch Breakfast Meeting

The East African Business Council (EABC) held the EABC@25 Launch Breakfast Meeting held on June 20, 2023, at Hotel Africana, Kampala.

EABC World Customs Organization Equips EAC Private Sector with AFCFTA Rules of  Origin Knowledge

EABC World Customs Organization Equips EAC Private Sector with AFCFTA Rules of Origin Knowledge

The East African Business Council commenced a three-day workshop on the African Continental Free Trade Area Rules of Origin with the support of the World Customs Organization, funded by the European Union.

Eliminate Non-Tariff Barriers to boost intra-African food trade

Eliminate Non-Tariff Barriers to boost intra-African food trade

African Union Members States have been called upon to adopt policies to encourage intra-African trade in food production by among other things removing Non-tariff Barriers (NTBs).

Vibrant Private sector crucial to economic growth in Africa

Vibrant Private sector crucial to economic growth in Africa

Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for East African Community and Arid and Semi-arid Lands, Hon. Rebecca Miano, has underscored the importance of a vibrant private sector in promoting economic growth at the national, regional and continental levels in Africa.

The Africa Drive for Democracy Network of Elders Retreat

The Africa Drive for Democracy Network of Elders Retreat

During the opening of "The Africa Drive for Democracy Network of Elders Retreat," EABC-CEO Mr. John Bosco Kalisa had a chat with H.E. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania.