Invitation: Bid No: GIZ/DIGEAT/91184620/2024 – Procurement of ICT Equipments for EAC Secretariat (GIZ)
The EAC has prioritised the facilitation of cross-border mobility of professionals under the Mutual Recognition Agreements. As part of this initiative, the DIGEAT project is leading efforts to simplify the recognition of qualifications for professional engineers across EAC Partner States. To achieve this, DIGEAT is developing a digital tool designed to enhance the processes of mutual recognition. the project invites qualified regional suppliers to submit bids for the procurement, shipping, installation, and testing of ICT equipment for the EAC Secretariat.
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About German Development Cooperation
The East African Community (EAC) and Germany are united by a long history of cooperation that predates the re-establishment of the East African Community (EAC) in 2000. The German government has supported the East African integration since 1999, based on the common understanding that regional integration will improve the social and economic development of EAC Partner States. Since then, Germany has committed more than 580 million euros for development cooperation with the EAC, making Germany one of the biggest and most reliable bilateral development partners of the community.
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Invitation: Consultancy on Development of a Self-Paced E-Learning Course on Mutual Recognition Agreements in EAC (GIZ)
The East African Community (EAC), a regional intergovernmental organisation of eight Partner States focusses on Common Market as the second regional Integration milestone since 2010 in line with the provisions of the EAC Treaty. As part of this efforts, the "Leveraging Integration Frameworks for Trade in Services and CSOs in the EAC (LIFTED)" a project co-financed by the European Union and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), aim to increase Trade in Services (TiS) by among other measures, facilitating the mutual recognition of professional qualifications within EAC.
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Unlocking Regional Opportunities: Empowering SMEs Through EAC-GIZ Partnership (GIZ)
"We are grateful to EAC and GIZ for their support, which has enabled our company to build additional networks and create more linkages in the EAC and beyond. With knowledge sharing and networking at various exhibitions, I plan to diversify our product portfolio beyond cashew nuts and supply markets across EAC and Africa and eventually go global." Fatna Tambwe General Manager, Munawar Foods, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
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Invitation: Consultancy Services for Analysis and Policy Recommendations to MRA Negotiations within AFCFTA and Other Trade Agreements (GIZ)
The East African Community (EAC), a regional intergovernmental organisation of eight Partner States, prioritised the Common Market as the second regional Integration milestone of the Community, and has been in force since 2010 in line with the provisions of the EAC Treaty. To fulfil this priority, GIZ Tanzania/EAC is inviting interested consultants from EAC partner states to provide the EAC with analysis and policy recommendations on MRAs within the AfCFTA and other trade agreements.
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Handling Major Transboundary Disease Outbreaks at Border Control Points – Insights from Kenya's OSBP Official (GIZ)
“The EAC-German cooperation has been extremely useful in developing our capacity to handle major transboundary disease outbreaks at border control points. Now, we have in-house professionals who can train staff, undertake field simulation exercises, and handle disease outbreaks across borders." Dr. James Nyongesa Wakhungu Assistant Director of Veterinary Services and Border Veterinary Inspector, Kenyan Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock Development, Namanga One-Stop Border Post, Kenya.
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EU and EAC Launch Strategic Projects to Strengthen Regional Trade and Economic Growth (GIZ)
On 6th February 2025, the European Union (EU) and the East African Community (EAC) launched three key projects designed to strengthen regional integration, enhance trade and foster inclusive economic growth. The first project, **Leveraging Integration Frameworks for Trade in Services and Civil Society Organizations (LIFTED)** which is co-finance by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by GIZ, will tackle barriers to trade in services.
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“As an Engineer from Tanzania, I Would Like to Work Freely in Kenya, Uganda, or Any of the Other EAC Partner States." (GIZ)
Professionals in the EAC face significant challenges in cross-border mobility, inhibiting the seamless sharing of academic and professional qualifications and experiences gained in one Partner State with another. Emma-Alice Kizito, a final-year student of Aeronautical Engineering and a software developer in Arusha, Tanzania, is a beneficiary of an EAC-GIZ Design Thinking Camp. The initiative provided her with the opportunity to meet and build networks with other young professionals from across the EAC.
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EAC, EACSOF and GIZ Concludes the National CSO Dialogue Forums in 8 EAC Partner States
The East African Community (EAC), East Africa Civil Society Organisations Forum (EACSOF) in partnership with GIZ through the EU Co-financed LIFTED project held a series of dialogues forums with national policymakers to address Civil Society Organisations’ issues and concerns. Conducted between September and December 2024 in all the eight EAC Partner States, the national forums convened representatives from the private sector, over 230 CSO networks, academia, and relevant government ministries.
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Promoting Sustainable Utilisation and Management of Natural Resources – The Case of Integrated Water Resources Management (GIZ)
What I appreciate in this partnership is the complementary of the Germany implementing agencies, KfW and GIZ. Whereas KfW supports us directly financially, GIZ advises us technically, e.g. via capacity building in critical areas that are essential to ensure that what we invest in will be more sustainable.”
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Invitation: Bid No: GIZ/DIGEAT/91184620/2024 – Procurement of ICT Equipments for EAC Secretariat (GIZ)
The EAC has prioritised the facilitation of cross-border mobility of professionals under the Mutual Recognition Agreements. As part of this initiative, the DIGEAT project is leading efforts to simplify the recognition of qualifications for professional engineers across EAC Partner States. To achieve this, DIGEAT is developing a digital tool designed to enhance the processes of mutual recognition. the project invites qualified regional suppliers to submit bids for the procurement, shipping, installation, and testing of ICT equipment for the EAC Secretariat.
Read More....About German Development Cooperation
The East African Community (EAC) and Germany are united by a long history of cooperation that predates the re-establishment of the East African Community (EAC) in 2000. The German government has supported the East African integration since 1999, based on the common understanding that regional integration will improve the social and economic development of EAC Partner States. Since then, Germany has committed more than 580 million euros for development cooperation with the EAC, making Germany one of the biggest and most reliable bilateral development partners of the community.
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Agriculture & Food Security
Agriculture is one of East Africa’s most important sectors with about 80% of the region’s population living in rural areas and depending on agriculture for their livelihood.
Customs Union & Common Market
While the objectives of the East African Community cover almost all spheres of life, the main goal of the Customs Union is the formation of a Single Customs Territory and the implementation of the…
Education & Training
Recognising the importance of education and science & technology in economic development, the EAC focuses on harmonised curricula, certification and accreditation institutions as well as joint…
Environment & Natural Resources
The East African Community is endowed with various natural resources such as forests, water, wildlife, mountains, minerals and energy resources.
Gender, Community Development & Civil Society Mobilization
EAC regional integration is people-centred and participatory. To this end, broad participation of key stakeholders including women, youth, private sector and civil society is needed. Partner States…
Health
The EAC Secretariat is mandated to offer advisory and coordinating support for the Seven Partner States in the prevention of and response to outbreaks of infectious diseases of public health concern.
Industrial Development & SMEs
The EAC Partner States aspire to transform their economies to a modern and industrialised status that can sustainably generate sufficient outputs to satisfy both domestic and export markets and…
Investment & Private Sector Development
With the aim of harnessing the investment potential to promote economic growth and development in the region, the EAC Partner States have agreed to cooperate in the areas of Investment and Industrial…
Organisational Development & Outreach
The fast pace of EAC integration necessitates constant development of EAC at an organisational level to steer the integrational process. Furthermore, clear and tangible communication on the benefits…
Peace & Security
The EAC aims to achieve a peaceful and integrated region by enabling and enforcing collaboration between Partner States in preventing and resolving disputes and conflicts and ridding the region of…
Tourism & Wildlife
East Africa has recorded impressive achievements in the realm of tourism owing to the conscious efforts by EAC Partner States to work together in promoting growth in the sector.
