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Consultancy Services to develop a 10 Year COMESA Green Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Strategy and Business Plan (2025-2035)

02/04/2024

This Request for Expression of Interest follows the General Procurement Notice for this Project that appeared in UN Development Business (UNDB online); on the African Development Bank’s Internet Website (afdb.org) and the COMESA Secretariat Website (www.comesa.int) on 10 February 2022. The COMESA Secretariat has received a grant from the African Development Fund towards the implementation…
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Regional Optical Fibre Regulatory Policy and Framework Validated

28/03/2024

Kampala, March 28, 2024: Close to 50 experts in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector from Eastern Africa, Southern Africa, and the Indian Ocean region have validated the draft Policy and Regulatory frameworks for fibre infrastructures. These frameworks will help enhance digital development in the region. During a validation workshop held in Kampala, Uganda…
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Ethiopian Ambassador accredited to COMESA

27/03/2024

Lusaka, Zambia, Wednesday, March 27, 2024: The Secretary-General of COMESA has urged Ethiopia’s newly accredited Permanent Representative to the organization to assist expedite his country’s ratification of the COMESA Free Trade Area agreement. During the accreditation ceremony of Ambassador Rashid Mohammed Abdul Wahid as Permanent Representative to COMESA on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, in Lusaka,…
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Advancing Coordinated Border Management: Strategies for Efficiency and Competitiveness

26/03/2024

Borders serve as crucial points where various agencies act as gatekeepers to territorial boundaries, with Customs authorities and other border management agencies playing essential roles in community protection. These roles include tax collection, preventing international terrorism, and safeguarding public health and cultural heritage. However, there is a notable shift towards facilitation and competitiveness through the…
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COMESA and EU Delegation Visit Zambia-Malawi Border to Witness Impact of Upgrading Project

25/03/2024

The Mwami-Mchinji One Stop Border Post (OSBP) is among four borders that have undergone significant upgrades with technical and financial support from the 11th European Development Fund (EDF) COMESA Trade Facilitation Programme. The upgrades include the installation of smart gates, baggage scanners, metal detectors, an advanced mini-lab, rapid testing equipment for Port Health inspectors, biometric…
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PROCUREMENT OF A PLANNING & BUDGETING SYSTEM

21/03/2024

The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) received a grant from the World Bank towards the implementation of the Regional Infrastructure Finance Facility project and intends to apply a portion of the proceeds of this grant to eligible payments under the contract for the procurement of a planning and budgeting system. The Common…
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PROCUREMENT OF A HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

21/03/2024

The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) received a grant from the World Bank towards the implementation of the Regional Infrastructure Finance Facility project and intends to apply a portion of the proceeds of this grant to eligible payments under the contract for the procurement of a Human Resource Management System. The Common…
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COMESA, EAC Project to Accelerate Horticulture Sector in Ethiopia

16/03/2024

Research has shown that Ethiopia’s horticulture sector is growing rapidly and is an important element in the country’s efforts to diversify exports and contribute directly to poverty reduction. To ensure the continued growth of the sector through increased, exports, income employment, and food security, the Ethiopian Ministry for Agriculture and Horticulture Development Sector, is collaborating…
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Trade Officer (Services) – P2

29/02/2024

JOB PURPOSE To provide technical backstopping support to Member States in the implementation of Trade in Services programs and activities in order to accelerate regional cooperation and market integration in line with the COMESA trade in services liberalization agenda and MTSP.

Social and Cultural Affairs Officer – P2

29/02/2024

JOB PURPOSE To Promote the Development, Harmonization and Implementation of Policies, Frameworks, Mechanisms, Programmes, Projects, and Initiatives that enhance Cooperation on Social Development, Youth Empowerment, and Cultural Exchange within the COMESA region.