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Eight States benefit from macroeconomic analysis training

Representatives from eight Central Banks of COMESA Member States, namely Burundi, Egypt, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, have participated in a training on Macroeconomic Linkages and Economic Policy Analysis organized by the COMESA Monetary Institute (CMI).  The training which was held in Nairobi, Kenya, from 5th to 9th February 2024, aimed at enhancing…
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Nexus between Climate Change, Peace and Security

COMESA has concluded the validation of the study on Climate Change, Peace and Security for the Northern Cluster under the Africa Peace and Security Architecture (APSA) IV European Union (EU) programme. The validation is aligned with the Decision of the 18th Meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs which “called on the Member States to…
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COMESA, IOC close ranks to promote culture and arts

COMESA and the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC) have come together to promote culture and creative industries (CCI) in a project focusing on the review of existing legal and policy frameworks for the two. The goal is to develop a people- centered cultural policy to foster the equitable development of diverse cultures and heritages. The project…
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Joint AU-COMESA Statement on the Presidential Elections in Madagascar

At the invitation of the Government of the Republic of Madagascar, the President of the African Union Commission (AUC), His Excellency Moussa Faki MAHAMAT deployed a Joint Short Term Mission of AU-COMESA Observers, to assess the presidential election of 16 November 2023. This deployment was done thanks to the excellent cooperation existing between the Continental…
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Stakeholders in Seychelles Consult on Country’s Vulnerability and Resilience Assessment

Over 20 senior officials drawn from selected government ministries in Seychelles participated in a five-day consultative workshop to disseminate the country’s specific Structural Vulnerability/Resilience Assessment (SVRA) and identifying the necessary response strategies. Conducted by the COMESA Secretariat through the Governance, Peace and Security (GPS) Unit, the workshop was aimed at sensitizing the participants on the…
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States Urged to Upscale Utilization of COMESA Free Trade Preferences

Lusaka, Friday, October 7, 2022: Countries that are members of the COMESA Free Trade Area have been urged to upscale utilization of the preferences provided under the free trade area (FTA) regime. Currently, it is estimated that the intra-regional utilization rate of the FTA preferences, by COMESA Member States averages 48.4 percent relative to 77…
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COMESA Research Forum: Call for comprehensive research on pharmaceuticals

Cairo, Thursday, September 15, 2022:  There is need to undertake comprehensive research on pharmaceuticals production and trade flows in the COMESA region to determine trade and competitiveness opportunities in the pharmaceutical industry. This was one of the recommendations from the four-day 9th COMESA Annual Research Forum that closed today in Cairo, Egypt. The forum which…
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Six Innovations Presented at the COMESA Research Forum

Cairo, Wednesday, September 14, 2022: Six innovations were today showcased at the ongoing COMESA Research Forum in Cairo, Egypt.  The innovations will be considered for the COMESA Innovation Awards, which are aimed at recognizing and celebrating individuals and institutions that use science, technology and innovation to advance the regional integration agenda. Among them were cooking…
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COMESA Annual Research Forum Underway in Egypt

Cairo, Monday, September 12, 2022:  The 9th edition of the COMESA Annual Research Forum began today in Cairo, Egypt with close to 100 participants from 19 Member States attending. The four-days forum will address emerging topical issues in economics, trade and regional integration at continental and global level. Its is one of the avenues through…
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The 9th COMESA Annual Research Forum Begins on Monday

Lusaka, Friday, September 9, 2022:  The 9th edition of the COMESA Annual Research Forum takes Monday 12 to Thursday 15 September 2022 in Cairo, Egypt. About 100 participants comprising of policymakers, the academia, think tanks and the private sector are expected to attend physically and virtually. The 9th Forum will address emerging topical issues in…
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