Trade Minister, Frances Mwebesa noted that by leveraging opportunities presented by COMESA Secretariat, this will not only strengthen our trade but also contribute to bolstering food security. For more details: The New Vision

HAPPENING THIS WEEK!!!

COMESA GPS convenes a 5-day workshop on the establishment of formalized networks of Small-Scale Cross Border Traders, bringing together 45 SSCBTs from Zambia🇿🇲 - DR Congo🇨🇩 Kipushi border area to enhance their skills in the application of the ...🧵👇

#TradingforPeace

A presentation on the COMESA Simplified Trade Regime (STR) was made detailing the principal challenges encountered by small-scale cross-border traders and how the STR works to address the identified challenges within the COMESA preferential Free Trade area.

The CEHA National Chapter starts in Kenya, aiming to revolutionize horticulture in Eastern & Southern Africa. Amb. Dr. Mohamed Kadah: “CEHA aims to make horticulture a key economic driver by 2031.” Focused on avocados, onions & potatoes, it's set to boost jobs & nutrition.

At the AU's Special Summit on Fertilizer and Soil Health in Kenya, COMESA underscores the critical issue of declining soil health in Africa. Ensuring soil resilience is key to #SustainableAgriculture and food security.
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After the two days consultations, the African Union Advisory Board Against Corruption and COMESA Governance, Peace and Security agreed to work together on the following areas;
- Capacity building to strengthen fight against Illicit Financial Flows
- Knowledge and Information exchange
- Synergies on Country Assignments
- Research
- Advocacy on…

The Board is having engagement with RECs COMESA Secretariat to look into areas of collaboration in the fight against corruption.
The AUABC delegation is led by Hon Yvonne Chibiya who emphasized the importance of RECs as an integral part of African Union and therefore working with…

1/2- A consultative meeting between COMESA and the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation Centre for the Study of Violence & Reconciliation was held on 6th May 2024 at the COMESA Secretariat, to highlight areas of collaboration including governance, violence prevention, conflict transformation....

Thank you for all you do in enhancing the COMESA regional integration agenda.

Happy Labour Day!

In the last 5 days COMESA convened a Technical meeting with the SVRA (Structural Vulnerability and Resilience Assessements) Bureau of Zambia to review and finalise the CSVRA report in preparation for its buy-in and lunch by the Government of the Republic of Zambia 🇿🇲.

Sentinel Kabitaka School from #Zambia North-Western Province toured #COMESA Secretariat 24/04/24! 🌍📚 They delved into COMESA's structure, programs, & activities. It was an interactive session, enriching their understanding of #regionalintegration . #EducationTour

COMESA has initiated the comprehensive implementation of its Trade Remedies Regulations to recommend measures preventing potential losses for Member States due to unfair trading practices and unforeseen import surges.
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