Welcome to the
EU-EAC CORE Programme

Trading in Goods and Services,
Creating Opportunities

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Peer-to-Peer Learning Conference.

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The International Customs Day .

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Capacity Building with EAC on EDF Procedures.

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Building Capacity and Enhancing Cooperation Among Regulators.

Promote

Facilitate cross-border trade and investment across East Africa.

Strengthening

Enhance the capacity and performance of the EAC Secretariat in delivering its mandate.

Facilitate

Promote the free movement of services and people within the EAC Common Market.

Alliance

Strengthen partnerships and collaboration between the EU, EAC, and other stakeholders.

About Us

The EU-EAC CORE Programme

This is a collaborative effort between the European Union (EU) and the East African Community (EAC) aimed at advancing regional economic integration in East Africa.

Activities

Borderless Business: Your Gateway to the EAC Market

Unlock the full potential of the EAC market with our innovative online platform. We’re breaking down trade barriers, streamlining border processes, and creating a thriving business environment across Financial Services, Tourism & Travel, Distribution, and Education. Join us in shaping the future of trade and investment in the region.

Our Objective

Overall Objectives of EU-EAC CORE Programme

EU-EAC CORE  programme, has the overall objective to support the deepening of the EAC regional economic integration through advancing implementation of the Customs Union and the Common Market Protocols

Supporting implementation of the Customs Union

The goal is to create a customs union by improving data exchange protocols and customs functions. The EAC Secretariat will have a stronger role in coordinating and monitoring the process.

Promote Free Movement of Services in the EAC

Emphasis is on the Common Market to promote free movement of services and improve its efficiency, through the CORE Programme and capacity building of the EAC Secretariat.

Strengthening the EAC Capacity

Ongoing and Upcoming Events