#SaveTheDate : The AfCFTA-anchored #PharmaInitiative #MinisterialConference is coming up soon: 14-16 May 2024 in Mombasa, Kenya. The high-level meeting aims at seeking endorsement & signature of participating countries to #PooledProcurement legal instruments & guiding frameworks.

(1/2) Key substantive divisions including statistics of ECA & UNCTAD, the UN trade & development body held brainstorming meetings to map how to apply the #PCI in de-risking investment in Africa, enhancing regional integration & facilitating #AFCTA implementation, among other strategic areas.

Today our director Paul Akiwumi led discussions in Addis Ababa with UNDP Africa Regional Service Centre for Africa director Matthias Z. Naab & experts on various areas of collaboration. He also led consultations with ECA counterparts on using UN trade & development's Productive Capacities Index.

The Pandemic Fund Board meeting ended on a high note for Africa as Africa CDC had been considered for the first stage to be an Implementing Entity for the The Pandemic Fund.
Upon completion of the process, Africa CDC will be able to receive funding for the African Union Member…

The Weekly Scoop, 5th April 2024: In the Scoop, Kenya banks on Netherlands sea cargo deal to grow horticulture exports; Ethiopia considers using Lamu Port to import fertiliser; @EAGrainCouncil, TMA partner to boost staple foods trade in East Africa & more shorturl.at/rzJN3

We hosted a welcome ceremony today in honour of H.E. William Samoei Ruto, PhD, President of the Republic of Kenya, at the AfCFTA Secretariat. His exemplary leadership serves as a leading voice in shaping sustainable solutions to challenges that confront our continent. 1/3

We have the privilege of hosting H.E. William Samoei Ruto, PhD, the President of the Republic of Kenya, today at the #AfCFTA Secretariat, under the leadership of H.E. Wamkele Mene. H.E. the President will be addressing the audience during this momentous occasion, which is in the framework…

The Africa CDC welcomes President Biden's President Biden commitment to expand access to life-saving medicines worldwide, with a special focus on Africa by recognizing and supporting the leadership of Africa CDC in local manufacturing of vaccines through #AVMA , as well as medicines and…

En m’adressant à vous ce jour, il me vient le souvenir douloureux des martyrs de la démocratie sénégalaise, des amputés, des blessés et des anciens prisonniers. Je garderai toujours à l’esprit, les lourds sacrifices consentis afin de ne jamais vous décevoir.

Devant Dieu et devant la Nation sénégalaise, je jure de remplir fidèlement la charge de Président de la République du Sénégal, d’observer comme de faire observer scrupuleusement les dispositions de la Constitution et des lois, de consacrer toutes mes forces à défendre les…

#Uganda 's international #tourism receipts grew by 48.5%, reaching $1.025 billion in 2023. This is due to increased tourist arrivals from #Africa (mainly #Kenya , #Rwanda and #SouthSudan ) and some of the main foreign markets ( #UK , #USA and #India ).

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Ethiopia's State Minister for Health has expressed appreciation for ECA  #PharmaInitiative ‘s efforts in building  #resilienthealth  markets  #saving  lives & strengthening #health systems to transform the sector via local #manufacturing #jobcreation  &  #pooledprocurement

27.03.2024: The #AfCFTA -anchored #PharmaInitiative team of the ECA met with the newly appointed Ethiopian State Minister of Health to brief & engage her in the #PharmaInitiative . She was accompanied by her technical advisors & excited to know more about the Initiative. 1/1

Africa's pharmaceutical sector is at a pivotal point, facing significant challenges and opportunities for innovation, intellectual property (IP), and technology transfer over the next two decades. #AU , #CDC , #NEPAD , #AMA and #APTF #WHO are charting a transformative course for…

Thrilled to share that Dr. Ahmed Ogwell Ouma from #Kenya has been chosen as the next Vice President of Global Health Strategy at the United Nations Foundation! 🌍 Dr. Ogwell, who most recently served as Acting Deputy Director-General at the Africa CDC, will lead efforts in health…

After Care Program is a post-investment facilitation mechanism to retain and expand existing private investments.

Today, I officiated a validation workshop between National Investment Council ( NIC) Private Sector Members and the Business Reform Action Plan Development…

The main challenges & recommendations for better execution of #AfCFTA Implementation strategies are summarized in this synthesis report, presented at the #AfCFTA Implementation Strategies Conference held on January 15-17 in Nairobi, #Kenya .

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Les principaux défis & recommandations pour une meilleure implementation des stratégies de mise en œuvre de la #ZLECAf sont résumés dans ce rapport de synthèse, présenté lors de la conférence qui s'est tenue du 15 au 17 janvier à Nairobi, #Kenya .

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#Rwanda 's private sector is actively engaging in discussions to maximize the benefits of the #AfCFTA

Rwanda's Implementation Strategy for the #AfCFTA aims to prioritize key products and services, potentially boosting Rwanda's industrialization

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The 2nd Edition of the Africa Migration Report was successfully launched today at the African Union. Congratulations to all involved! 👏👏

Inviting you all to download and read:
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