Latest developments, events, and publications.
NEWS
2-day workshop for heads of government affairs and policy on the evolving global trading system and its impact on supply chains.
Services are rapidly emerging as the primary economic engine for the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA). Growing at a 15% CAGR, services exports are currently outpacing goods exports, which stand at 12%. Beyond sheer volume, the services sector plays a critical stabilizing role across the bloc by providing resilient foreign exchange earnings that shield economies from the price volatility inherent in primary commodities.
Chairperson EAC Council of Ministers, Ambassador K’Ombudo host breakfast with Principal Secretaries, trade negotiators and private sector from 9 countries to coordinate actions to mitigate non-tariff barriers and to develop capacity for trade negotiators.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Short course for a selected cadre of Kenya’s foreign service officers on export development and using analytic tools for decision-making.
Leveraging on a peer-to-peer approach to accelerate export performance for livestock products in Gulf Cooperation Council markets. This policy engagement process targets Kenya, Ethiopia, Somalia, and Djibouti and is implemented in partnership with the World Bank Group.
Executive programme for CEOs and heads of government affairs to review recent developments in international trade and global supply chains and position the exporting private sector to adapt and thrive in a challenging global operating environment Leveraging on a peer-to-peer approach to accelerate export performance for livestock products in Gulf Cooperation Council markets. This policy engagement process targets Kenya, Ethiopia, Somalia, and Djibouti and is implemented in partnership with the World Bank Group.