The world is undergoing rapid geopolitical and technological shifts, redefining the way economies operate, and businesses compete. To remain sustainable, institutions must embrace these changes, ensuring they are adaptable and…
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Gudie Leisure Farm (GFL) is a social enterprise dedicated to empowering Africa’s youth through sustainable agribusiness. With an extensive presence across Uganda, they transform lives by nurturing agripreneurs, promoting food…
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23rd Summit of COMESA Heads of State
Bujumbura, Burundi, October 28, 2024: The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), Secretary General, Her Excellency Chileshe Mpundu Kapwepwe, has underscored COMESA’s intra-regional trade which has held steady…
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We are excited to report significant progress in the development of the COMESA Digital Retail Payments Scheme following a series of highly productive Working Group sessions this past week. These…
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Fintech innovation has become a driving force for financial inclusion and economic growth, particularly within the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Member States. With countries like Kenya,…
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In the rapidly evolving world of fintech in the region, digital identity solutions are emerging as a powerful tool for enhancing financial inclusion and combating fraud. However, like any transformative…
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In a significant move to boost regional horticulture, the COMESA Business Council is leading a groundbreaking Horticulture Engagement Mission to the Netherlands from September 15th to 22nd, 2024. This initiative,…
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Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are critical drivers of economic growth in the COMESA region, contributing to job creation and poverty alleviation. According to the World Economic Forum, SMEs…
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The 17th COMESA Business Forum is scheduled to take place on 28th October 2024 in Bujumbura, Burundi. Organized by the COMESA Secretariat, in collaboration with the Government of the Republic of Burundi and the COMESA Business Council, this high-level event is supported by the European Union under the 11th European Development Fund (EDF).
