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 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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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 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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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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COMESA Regional Investment Agency was launched in 2006 to promote COMESA Member States and to increase awareness on their investment incentives, opportunities, legislation, practices, major events affecting investments and other relevant information in view of attracting FDI for the sustainable economic development of the COMESA region, in particular infrastructure development. The objectives set-out in COMESA…
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The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) has reaffirmed is commitment towards implementation of the Kampala CAADP Framework which was recently adopted during the African Union Extraordinary Summit held on 9 – 11 January 2025 on the Post-Malabo CAADP Summit. In a statement delivered through the Director of Industry and Agriculture, Ms. Providence…
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COMESA is inviting auditing firms to submit technical and financial proposals for the following services: External Audit Services for the Council of Bureaux for the period January 2025 to December 2028 to be procured under the Contract reference number CYD/COB/19-12-24/PM. In case of a Joint Venture (JV), a full name of the JV and the…
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