Major Investment Opportunities

Posted in Investment Promotion & Private Sector Development

The Community offers numerous investment opportunities covering a wide range of sectors. Following the adoption in 2011 of the EAC Industrialisation Policy and Strategy, the Community has identified six strategic regional industries in which the region has potential comparative advantage, namely:

1. Iron-ore and other mineral processing;
2. Fertilisers and agrochemicals;
3. Pharmaceuticals;
4. Petrochemicals and gas processing;
5. Agro-processing; and
6. Energy and Bio-fuels.

Opportunities, however, abound in various other sectors. Investors are requested to contact Investment Promotion Agencies in Partner States for detailed information and updates on new developments. Follow links below for information on sectors listed:

• Agriculture
• Education
• Energy
• Finance
• Fisheries
• Healthcare
• Horticulture
• Housing and Construction
• Information and Communication Technology
• Infrastructure
• Manufacturing
• Mining
• Oil and Gas
• Tourism
• Water and Sanitation services