East African Community Headquarters, Arusha, Tanzania, 22nd February, 2019: The Meeting of the Chiefs/Directors of Health Services of the EAC Partner States’ Armed Forces concluded on Thursday 21st February 2019 at the EAC Headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania.
The meeting was convened in accordance with Article 2 of the EAC Protocol on Cooperation in Defence Affairs and pursuant to the EAC Defence Sector Calendar of Activities for the period January - June 2019.
Heads of Delegation are as follows:-
Maj (Dr) Desire Harumukiza lead the Burundi delegation, while Brig. GK Ng’ang’a was Kenya’s Head of Delegation. Rwanda was led by Col (Dr) Chryso Kagimbana, South Sudan by Maj Gen (Dr) Peter Ajak Bulen , United Republic of Tanzania by Maj Gen (Dr) Janga, and Uganda was by Maj Gen (Dr) Ambrose Musinguzi.
The meeting discussed and shared information on health matters and reviewed the status of implementation of previous decisions of the Sectoral Council on Cooperation in Defence in regard to the health sector.
Notes to Editors
After realizing the serious risk posed by HIV/AIDS and other health threats to the EAC Partner States’ Armed Forces, the Sectoral Council on Cooperation in Defence directed that the Armed Forces initiate co-operation in Health/Medical matters.
In that regard, an operational forum for the Chiefs and Directors of the Health Services of the EAC Partner States’ Armed Forces was established to draw strategies and measures to mitigate health threats to the EAC Partner States’ Armed Forces.
At its 29th Meeting held on 26th October 2018 in Arusha, Tanzania, the Sectoral Council on Cooperation in Defence made several Decision, among them were:-
(i) EAC Secretariat was directed to constitute a Defence Expert Working Group (DEWG) to study the offer, carry out assessment and evaluate the Medical Modelling and Simulation Centre in the Republic of Rwanda and come up with modalities for sharing the facility;
(ii) The Republic of Rwanda was urged to offer the Radiotherapy Centre at Rwanda Military Hospital for joint utilization; and
(iii) Rotational meetings of the Chiefs/Directors of Medical Services of the EAC Partner States are maintained.
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Mr Owora Richard Othieno Head, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Department EAC Secretariat Arusha, Tanzania Tel: +255 784 835021 Email: OOthieno [at] eachq.org
About the East African Community Secretariat:
The East African Community (EAC) is a regional intergovernmental organisation of five Partner States, comprising Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda, with its headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania.
East African Community Headquarters, Arusha, Tanzania, 21st February, 2019: The Ambassador of the Federative Republic of Brazil to the United Republic of Tanzania HE. Antonio A.M. Cesar today presented accreditation letter to the Secretary General of the East African Community, Amb. Liberat Mfumukeko to also serve as Ambassador to the East African Community.
Amb. Cesar informed the Secretary General that his government attaches great importance to regional economic groupings such as the EAC and congratulated the EAC Secretary General for the wonderful regional initiatives.
“Count on Brazil support because the goals of the Community are excellent for the prosperity of the people in the region”, asserted the Brazilian Envoy, adding that “regional integration initiatives take time but you need to continue so as to build a strong and powerful bloc”.
He hailed the EAC as one of the fastest growing RECs in the world and said Brazil and the Southern American Common Market (MERCOSUR) of which Brazil is a member had a lot to learn from the EAC.
While receiving the Brazilian Ambassador, the EAC Secretary General hailed the existing cordial relations between the EAC and Brazil. He welcomed the support from the Brazil Government geared towards enabling the Community to achieve its ambitious agenda.
The Secretary General briefed him on the progress being registered by the Community so far that include implementation of Protocols on the Customs Union, Common Market, East African Monetary Union and Political Federation.
Amb. Mfumukeko further disclosed that the EAC Partner States had started drafting Constitution for EAC Confederation which is the model for a Political Federation that had been adopted by the Heads of State Summit.
He informed the Brazilian Ambassador that the EAC has close working relationships with other RECs in Africa which are all geared towards promoting the African Union's vision of an African Economic Community.
Present at the accreditation occasion were the EAC Deputies Secretary General in charge of Planning and Infrastructure, Eng. Steven Mlote and Hon. Christophe Bazivamo of the Productive and Social Sector.
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Mr Owora Richard Othieno Head, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Department EAC Secretariat Arusha, Tanzania Tel: +255 784 835021 Email: OOthieno [at] eachq.org
About the East African Community Secretariat:
The East African Community (EAC) is a regional intergovernmental organisation of five Partner States, comprising Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda, with its headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania.
East African Community Headquarters, Arusha, Tanzania, 20th February, 2019: The sub-committee meeting on Customs Cooperation organized by African Union Commission(AUC) together with Regional Economic Communities(RECs) is underway at the Gold Crest Hotel in Arusha, Tanzania.
The main objective of the sub-committee meeting is to exchange ideas on various Trade Facilitation activities being, undertaken by respective RECs, as well as to ensure the proper coordination of projects, programmes and activities between the Customs Departments of the RECs and the Customs Cooperation Division of the Commission.
The three-day meeting will also provide updates with regards to the adoption of the AU Wide Trade Facilitation Strategy by the relevant Policy Organs of the AU. Furthermore, meeting will identify areas of cooperation, the form of cooperation and where possible, consider undertaking joint activities.
Speaking during the official opening session Director of Trade at the EAC Secretariat, Alhaj Rashid Kibowa said the sub-committee meeting on Customs Cooperation is an opportunity for AUC and RECs to strengthening cooperation on matters regarding Customs.
He urged the participants to discuss in details matters of cooperation in Customs and come up with the way forward so as to enable proper coordination among the RECs to avoid duplication and mainly to put in good use the limited resources available.
Notes to Editor
The 8th AUC/RECs Sub Committee Meeting on Customs Cooperation meeting is organized following recommendations of the 7th AUC-RECs sub -committee held in Casablanca, Morocco in April 2018 in order to promote Trade Facilitation on the Continent.
During the 7th Meeting, the RECs presented and shared respective areas of interventions. The 7th Meeting also considered the Draft African Union Trade Facilitation Strategy, which was subsequently presented for considering by AUSCDGCs during their 10th Ordinary Session held in Moron,Comos in September 2018.
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For more information, please contact:
Mr Owora Richard Othieno Head, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Department EAC Secretariat Arusha, Tanzania Tel: +255 784 835021 Email: OOthieno [at] eachq.org
About the East African Community Secretariat:
The East African Community (EAC) is a regional intergovernmental organisation of five Partner States, comprising Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda, with its headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania.
East African Legislative Assembly, Arusha, February 19, 2018: The Isles of Zanzibar hosts the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA). The Assembly convenes for the 4th Meeting of its 2nd Session which runs from February 18th, 2019 to March 8th, 2019.
The President of Zanzibar and the Chairman of the Revolutionary Council, H.E. Dr Ali Mohammed Shein is expected to officiate at a special Sitting on February 26th, 2019. Key items at the Sitting include debate on the East African Supplementary Appropriation Bill, 2019 and the consideration of various key Committee reports.
The Assembly is further expected to receive a briefing by the EAC Secretary General on the status of EAC projects. The Sitting is also to be interspersed in Week 1 by rigorous Committee work with all 6 Committees reviewing pertinent issues that precede debate next week. The six Committees are:
the Committee on Accounts,
the Committtee on Agriculture, Tourism and Natural Resources
the Committee on General Purpose
the Committee on Regional Affairs and Conflict Resolution
the Committee on Communication, Trade and Investment, and
the Committee on Legal Rules and Privileges.
The whole House will also meet with a number of key EAC and other institutions. Two EAC Institutions, the EAC Kiswahili Commission and the Inter-University Council of East Africa (IUCEA) are on the cards. In addition, the executives of the African Palliative Care Association and the with Doris Mollel Foundation will also touch base with the Assembly to discuss matters pertinent to integration. As part of its outreach programmes, the Assembly similarly has a date with stakeholders from the Zanzibar Business Board (ZBB) and the University of Zanzibar.
The Assembly which holds six Plenary Sessions in the region every financial year, embraces the principle of rotation in a bid to create awareness of its work. Zanzibar last hosted EALA (Second Meeting of the Fifth Session of the Third Assembly) in October 2016.
NOTE TO EDITORS ABOUT EALA
The East African Legislative Assembly is the Legislative Organ of the East African Community. Its Membership consists of a total of 62, of whom 54 are elected Members (9 from each Partner State) and eight ex-officio members (the Ministers responsible for EAC Affairs from the Partner States, the Secretary General of the Community and the Counsel to the Community).
The East African Legislative Assembly has legislative functions as well as oversight of all East African Community matters. The enactment of legislation of the Community is put in effect by means of Bills passed by the Assembly and assented to by the Heads of State, and every Bill that has been duly passed and assented to become an Act of the Community and takes precedent over similar legislations in the Partner States. EALA has to date passed 80 pieces of legislation.
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About the East African Legislative Assembly:
The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) is the Legislative Organ of the Community and has a cardinal function to further EAC objectives, through its Legislative, Representative and Oversight mandate. It was established under Article 9 of the Treaty for the Establishment of the East African Community.
East African Community Headquarters, Arusha, Tanzania, 19th February, 2019: The Government of the Federal Republic of Germany committed a grant of over USD 35 million (EUR 31.5 million) to the East African Community (EAC) to further support the regional organisation in the areas of health, regional economic integration and education.
The EAC Secretary General, Amb. Libérat Mfumukeko, and the German Ambassador to the EAC, Dr. Detlef Wächter, jointly signed the Agreements in Arusha today.
East African Community Headquarters, Arusha, Tanzania, 18th February, 2019:The EAC Secretariat staff under the Directorate of Productive Sectors led by Director of Productive Sectors, Mr. Jean Baptiste Havugimana, conducted a one-day sensitization mission in Juba, the Republic of South Sudan (RSS).
The EAC Secretariat team comprised of senior staff drawn from the departments of Agriculture and Food Security, Energy, Industry and SMEs Development, Tourism and wildlife management, Environment and Natural Resources management. The event attracted high level policy makers and technical officers drawn from key Ministries in RSS.
In his opening remarks, the Director Productive Sectors, noted that the RSS is a valuable and strategic member of the Community in numerous ways. If sustainably exploited, resources in RSS could contribute significantly to increased trade and socio-economic development of the Community.
On his part, Mr. Leo Okwahi, Director General Ministry of Trade and Industry and East African Affairs, RSS, underscored the tremendous potential associated with Productive Sectors in the country. He thanked the EAC Secretariat for organizing the visit and for choosing this very hands-on and customized approach for South Sudan.
He observed that this kind of visit was much needed in order to try to match actions of EAC productive sectors with the real situations prevailing in those sectors on the ground in S. Sudan. He underscored the fact that the protracted civil war has led to among other many issues; loss of lives, displaced people, stopped all the activities in the productive sectors and other economic and social sectors and undermined the country’s progress since it gained independence eight years ago.
He however, expressed optimism that the peace agreement signed in 2018 was crucial for political stability and socio-economic development of the country.
During the event, EAC Secretariat team made elaborate presentations of key flagship programmes implemented under the Productive Sectors as well as backward and forward linkages across the productive sectors and other socio-economic sectors.
They highlighted in great details achievements and success stories registered so far while indicating where and how they think S. Sudan can be immediately involved to achieve quick wins.
Interactive discussions that followed the presentations focused on the benefits that the EAC integration agenda offers and how the Republic of S. Sudan can be fully engaged and integrated in the existing programmes, initiatives and projects under productive sectors.
Many observations were made during the meeting by South Sudanese experts and areas prone to quick wins in all the five sectors identified as follows;
(i) Revival of Agriculture and Livestock Sectors basing on the EAC Food and Nutrition Strategy and Action Plan. Agriculture was the main stay of the economy and the country was self-reliant in food and nutrition security until civil strife disrupted the sector. Currently, the country depends largely on imports of all sorts of food from the north Sudan, Uganda and Kenya. In addition, the huge livestock population in the country could be exploited to increase household incomes in areas such as dairy production, meat processing and hides and leather value addition.
(ii) RSS has vast energy reserves including oil. However, the energy sector is underdeveloped and under exploited. The little available electricity in Juba and other urban areas is produced using costly diesel generators. The EAC power pool and the ongoing interconnections arrangements can benefit RSS to mitigate this challenge. Solar energy can help solve much of this problem especially for urban households.
(iii) RSS is a potentially lucrative tourist destination but a lot needs to be done in development of tourist facilities and laying down the necessary infrastructure to market tourism. RSS can benefit from EAC single tourist visa arrangements and joint regional marketing interventions led by EAC.
(iv) In the area of Industrial development, there is need to pay more attention to promotion of Small Scale Enterprises (SMEs) in order to create more employment opportunities for the youth in agro processing and manufacturing. The country had a number of agro-based industry factories that were running before the war. This could be revitalized to reduce reliance on imports.
(v) Under Environment and Natural Resources Management, the first thing that can be done is the fight against lithering and Pollution. Plastics and all types of other paper waste are every where in the City of Juba. A customized awareness and fight against lithering and pollution Programme can be introduced first in the City of Juba and later on scaled up to other cities.
The one-day sensitization mission meeting ended on a high note with S.Sudanese experts committing themselves to escalate the conclusions of the meeting to their principals to ensure that EAC programmes are embraced and mainstreamed in national planning and budgeting cycles of the Republic of South Sudan.
They also committed to prioritize implementation of Summit and Council of Ministers Decisions and Directives in order to contribute towards achievements of the goals of the Community.
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Mr Owora Richard Othieno Head, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Department EAC Secretariat Arusha, Tanzania Tel: +255 784 835021 Email: OOthieno [at] eachq.org
About the East African Community Secretariat:
The East African Community (EAC) is a regional intergovernmental organisation of five Partner States, comprising Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda, with its headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania.
East African Community Headquarters, Arusha, Tanzania, 15th February, 2019: The Secretary General, Amb. Liberat Mfumukeko today met with the President of African Development Bank(AfDB) Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina at the AfDB headquarters in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
The Secretary General briefed the President on the status of EAC integration, highlighting the progress in the 4 pillars of integration and articulated the support needed from the Bank.
Amb. Mfumukeko appreciated and acknowledged the great support provided by the Bank especially in the area of Infrastructure Development and the Financial Sector.
East African Community Headquarters, Arusha, Tanzania, 6th February, 2019: The 1st Steering Committee meeting of the East African Community (EAC) Market Access Upgrade Programme (MARKUP) is currently underway at the EAC Headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania.
Officiating at the meeting’s session, the EAC Director General (DG) for Customs and Trade Directorate, Mr. Kenneth Bagamuhunda said that the overarching goal of MARKUP was to contribute to the economic development of the EAC by increasing the value of both extra- and intra-regional agricultural exports, focussing on exports to the European Union (EU).
“It is meant basically to promote increased regional and international trade through improved competitiveness, value addition for enhanced trade and investment,” said Mr. Bagamuhunda.
The DG commended the EAC Partner States for engaging in dialogue with the EU and other partners to guide the scope and approach to Market Access Upgrade Programme.
The DG, who spoke on behalf of the EAC Secretary General, Amb. Liberat Mfumukeko, said that the MARKUP would also enhance the capacity of the Community to take full advantage of the other free trade arrangements that are being concluded like the Tripartite COMESA-EAC-SADC Free Trade Area and the African Continental Free Trade Area.
He called for high level cooperation amongst the implementing agencies (GIZ, International Trade Centre and UN Industrial Development Organization), Partner States, the private sector, Project Coordination Unit (PCU), the EAC Secretariat, as well as the EU in order to ensure success of the project.
Addressing the same function, the Team Leader, Regional Cooperation at the EU Delegation in Tanzania, Mr. Jocelin Cornet, said the MARKUP was a pilot programme in the EAC-EU cooperation framework because it integrates national interventions complementing regional ones. Adding that the principle of subsidiarity was key to success in regional integration initiatives.
Cornet said that MARKUP was the first EU regional programme supporting the EAC Secretariat in developing key regional value chains and, in particular, a number of agro-industrial and horticultural products with high economic growth potential.
“We believe that sustainable cooperation programmes require clear ownership by our partners and last year's decision to fully integrate the MARKUP programme in the EAC decisional processes through the EAC Sectoral Council on Trade, Industry, Finance and Investment (SCTIFI) was to us a clear sign of ownership, which in itself deserves to be commended,” said Cornet.
He cautioned that MARKUP was a complex project which will require extra efforts in coordination in addition to wide consultations both at the national and regional level. Crucial in this will be the work of the programme's PCU, which he commended for the efforts in this initial phase.
The EU official further said that the setting up of appropriate governance mechanisms at the national level (like National Coordination Groups or Steering Committees) and the foreseen role of National Focal Points was equally very critical.
“Regional integration is not usually well understood by our citizens and therefore the need to put in place a well-coordinated and effective communication and visibility plan for MARKUP activities as this will ensure appropriate knowledge-sharing and buy-in from the many stakeholders,” said Cornet.
He expressed satisfaction with the work carried out so far by the main implementing partners in the EAC WINDOW, namely GIZ and International Trade Centre (ITC), and assured them and the Partner States WINDOW implementers (including UNIDO and the EAC Partner States) of EU’s trust and support and requested for quality results/outputs.
On his part, GIZ’s Senior Trade Advisor, Mr. Bernd Schmidt, said GIZ considers MARKUP as an important complement to the strong, positive and continued cooperation with the EAC Secretariat.
“MARKUP fits very well with the BMZ’s Marshall Plan with Africa which inter alia underlines that Africa must be more than the continent of raw materials. The economic policy which powers the German Marshall Plan focuses on diversification, the establishment of value chains targeted support for agriculture and SMEs and dismantling trade barriers,” said Schmidt.
Schmidt disclosed that GIZ will, among other things, coordinate activities aimed at improving the harmonization of standards and sanitary and phytosanitary measures in addition to closing implementation gaps.
The two-day meeting, which is being chaired by Rwanda’s Trade Negotiation and Cooperation Specialist, Mrs. Basemera Peace Mugisha, is considering the Report of the EAC-EU adhoc MARKUP Steering Committee meeting held from 27th to 28th February, 2018; MARKUP Progress reports on the EAC and Partner States Window, and: the Work plans under the Partner States Window.
The meeting is being attended by Permanent/Principal Secretaries from the Partner States’ line Ministries, officials from EU, GIZ, ITC, the East African Business Council and EAC Secretariat staff.
NOTES TO EDITORS
The East African Community (EAC) Market Access Upgrade Programme (MARKUP) is a 4-year initiative funded by the European Union (EU), with co-financing from the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation (BMZ) to the tune of Euro 39 million. It was launched on 20th June, 2018 at the EAC Headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania. It covers, Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda. MARKUP addresses both the supply side and market access constraints of selected key export-oriented commodities: coffee, tea, cocoa, spices, avocados and other selected horticultural products. The overarching goal of MARKUP is to contribute to the economic development of the EAC region by increasing the value of both extra- and intra-regional agricultural exports, focussing on exports to the European Union.
This goal will be achieved through the realization of 4 key results:
Improved capacity to advocate for the removal of sector trade barriers;
Improved sector standards and harmonisation of sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures;
Enhanced export competitiveness for sector SMEs, and;
Improved business development capacities for sector SMEs.
Delivery Approach
MARKUP has a two-pronged intervention approach:
EAC Window: Supporting the EAC Secretariat to co-ordinate selected region-wide policyregulatory and capacity building initiatives, and
Partner States Window: Supporting Partner States and stakeholders to implement country-specific or tailor made initiatives to address supply side and market access constraints.
The International Trade Centre (ITC) implements actions for Results 1, 3 and 4 of the EAC Window; while the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) implements actions for Result 2 and provides overall co-ordination of the Programme on behalf of the EAC Secretariat.
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Mr Owora Richard Othieno Head, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Department EAC Secretariat Arusha, Tanzania Tel: +255 784 835021 Email: OOthieno [at] eachq.org
About the East African Community Secretariat:
The East African Community (EAC) is a regional intergovernmental organisation of five Partner States, comprising Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda, with its headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania.
East African Legislative Assembly, Arusha, Tanzania: February 1st, 2019: The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) has commenced sensitization activities in the Partner States with legislators targeting various stakeholders in the outreach programme.
The sensitization activities, been carried out by the EALA local chapters in the Partner States, is shall run over six days (Feb 1-6th, 2019). The sensitization programme is anchored on the theme: “EAC Integration Agenda: Accessing the gains and assessing the Challenges”.
The sensitization activities target Parliamentarians, youth groups, representatives of the business community and local government authorities. Other groups include the women organisations, learning institutions and media in the respective Partner States. The sensitisation activities are to run simultaneously in the Partner States.
EALA will work with the respective Ministries of EAC in the Partner States to identify and access the target stakeholders. The week-long sensitization activities will include; presentations as well as questions and answers to select representatives of the stakeholders groups, public addresses (Baraza) where possible and courtesy calls to the Regional Commissioners, Governors and District leaders among other opinion leaders in respective Partner States.
The overall objectives of the sensitization programme are:
(i) to sensitize EAC citizens on the overall integration process,
(ii) to promote liaison with EAC National Assemblies and key stakeholders,
(iii) to create awareness among the EAC populace on the gains and challenges of integration,
(iv) to enhance mutual relationships and sustainable networking between EALA and EAC populace,
(v) to EAC populace on the role of EALA in the integration process.
A number of benefits are expected to be arrived at when done. Such include;
(i) sensitization of EAC citizenry on the overall integration process,
(ii) promotion of liaison with EAC National Assemblies and key stakeholders,
(iii) creation of awareness among the EAC populace on the gains and challenges of integration,
(iv) enhancement of mutual relationships and sustainable networking between EALA and EAC populace,
(v) informed EAC populace on the role of EALA in the integration process.
The EAC which turns two decades later this year has realized a number of economic achievements. The establishment of the Customs Union, has led to increase of intra-regional trade through establishment of the single customs territory where importers clear their goods at the point of entry and revenues are collected at that point and remitted to the destination Partner State. Also in place, is the one stop border post leading to integrated land border management systems where customs and other government agencies of both neighboring countries work in the same office and clearance procedures are done at once at the point of entry.
Other developments include the improved issuance of travel documents to facilitate travel within the region by EAC citizens and harmonization of educational curricula, examinations, standards, certification and accreditation of educational and training institutions to facilitate recognition of academic qualifications.
Challenges currently been addressed, include the existence of Non-Tariff Barriers, which call for sustained efforts to remove them and consolidated efforts to ensure peace and security given the heightened terrorist attacks as well as instability which threatens the very impact of the region’s security and economic performance.
Sensitization is a key component of regional Assembly’s work and the EALA’s Strategic Plan anticipates a people-centered approach to widening and deepening of the integration agenda.
East African Community Secretariat, Arusha, Tanzania, 28th January, 2019: The 38th Extra-Ordinary Meeting of the East African Community Council of Ministers is currently underway at the EAC Headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania.
The three-day meeting which kicked off today with the Session of Senior Officials of Senior Officials which will be followed by the Session of Permanent/Principal Secretaries/Undersecretaries on Tuesday, 29th January, 2019 and the Ministerial Session on 30th January, 2019.
The 38th Extra-Ordinary Council is being in preparation for the 20th Summit of the EAC Heads of State slated for Friday, 1st February, 2019.
Among the items on the Agenda of the 38th Council are reports on the: Implementation of Previous Decisions of the Council; Office of the Secretary General; Report on Planning and Infrastructure; Productive and Social Sectors; Political Matters; Customs and Trade; Finance and Administration Matters; Other EAC Organs.
Also on the agenda of the Council are: the Report of the Council to the Summit and Consideration of the EAC Calendar of Activities for the period January-June 2019.
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Mr Owora Richard Othieno Head, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Department EAC Secretariat Arusha, Tanzania Tel: +255 784 835021 Email: OOthieno [at] eachq.org
About the East African Community Secretariat:
The East African Community (EAC) is a regional intergovernmental organisation of five Partner States, comprising Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda, with its headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania.
