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RFP: Procurement of a Consultancy Firm To Develop Model Policy and Regulatory Framework of Universal Access

COMESA is inviting a Consultancy Firm to submit technical and financial proposals for the consultancy services mentioned above under the Contract reference number CS/EGEE/17/02/25/AB. This Request for Proposal (RFP) has been addressed to the following shortlisted Consultants: N/A. The Terms of Reference defining the minimum technical requirements for these services are attached as Annex 1…
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Consultancy Firm to Develop Policy and Regulations to Enhance e-Commerce, Data Protection, Intellectual Property Rights, and Public Key Infrastructure

COMESA is inviting a ConsultanAcy Firm to submit technical and financial proposals for the Consultancy services mentioned above under the Contract reference number CS/EGEE/14/02/25/ABM. This Request for Proposal (RFP) has been addressed to the following shortlisted Consultants: N/A. The Terms of Reference defining the minimum technical requirements for these services are attached as Annex 1…
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Individual Consultant For the Development of Business Cases, Establishment of Horticulture Production Clusters, and Capacity Building

Request for Services Title: Hire of individual National Consultants to Develop Business Cases, Establish Horticulture Production Clusters, and Capacity Building in countries including Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda. Note: The assignment requires national Consultants and its only nationals in the respective countries above that should participate in this process. [download id=”101291″]

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa Engages with COMESA Secretariat to Foster Economic Growth

The Coca-Cola system in Africa paid a courtesy visit to the COMESA Secretariat to share the contributions of the system in Africa and discuss strengthening partnerships aimed at driving economic growth and enhancing investments in regional value chains. The meeting which took place on 21st January 2025 underscored the Coca-Cola system’s investments in local initiatives…
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COMESA and OIF Promote French Language Skills

In a significant move to enhance regional cooperation, the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) signed a partnership agreement in 2024 aimed at strengthening French language skills among twelve COMESA officers. This partnership agreement aligns with the OIF’s strategic vision to bolster French language skills…
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More Member States Launch the COMESA eCO Programme

Malawi and Zambia have launched the implementation of the COMESA Electronic Certificate of Origin (eCO) Programme meant to enhance trade efficiency by simplifying the process for exporters and reducing the time and costs associated with obtaining traditional certificates. Since its introduction in 2000, the COMESA Certificate of Origin has been issued and processed manually, a…
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Call for Papers – 12th COMESA Annual Research Forum

COMESA will host the 12th Annual Research Forum from 15-19 September 2025. The Forum brings together various stakeholders, including policy makers, academia, think tanks and private sector to deliberate on topical issues on trade and regional integration. The Forum is also a capacity building avenue in economic and trade policy research for young researchers. Successful…
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APPLICATIONS FOR MATCHING GRANTS UNDER THE CEHA PROGRAM

The Alliance for Commodity Trade in Eastern and Southern Africa (ACTESA), a COMESA Specialized Agency through the COMESA-EAC Horticulture Accelerator (CEHA), invites agribusinesses in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, and Rwanda to apply for Matching Grants designed to accelerate the growth and sustainability of horticultural value chains. This is in line with the CEHA Matching Grants…
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L’Expert principal en assurance

L’Expert principal en assurance sera responsable de la gestion d’une mise en œuvre efficace du Régime de la carte jaune du COMESA sous l’égide du Secrétariat du Conseil des Bureaux. Il/elle présidera à la mise en œuvre des politiques, procédures et lignes directrices du Régime. Il/elle veillera à la bonne mise en œuvre du Régime…
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New Continental Pastoral Markets Development Platform Launched

COMESA has reaffirmed its support to the growth of pastoral markets by being part of the newly launched African Pastoral Markets Development (APMD) Platform. Launched by the African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) on 17 January 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya, the Platform aims to enhance the livelihoods of pastoral communities particularly in the…
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