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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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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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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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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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On January 14, 2025, COMESA and the World Bank co-hosted a pivotal webinar to discuss the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Ascent-Green Program. The ASCENT-GREEN initiative is designed to implement “predictable result-based financing and grants,” specifically targeting Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) and clean cooking companies to align financial support with regional aspirations. The program aims to…
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The Government of Malawi has made a great leap to strengthen structural resilience by launching the Country Structural Vulnerability and Resilience Assessment (CSVRA). The launch by Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Malawi Hon. Nancy Tembo took place on 17 December 2024 at the Bingu International Convention Centre in Lilongwe. Hon. Tembo expressed…
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