It aims to enhance regional integration by developing a robust ICT platform for customs processes, improving risk management, and strengthening the EAC Secretariat’s coordination role. this will facilitate smoother movement of goods within the region.
It involves overseeing the development and implementation of the Regional Customs Interconnectivity Integration System (RCIIS), ensuring its alignment with project goals, and providing technical guidance to the EAC Secretariat.
It focuses on liberalizing the services sector within the EAC through regulatory reforms and stakeholder engagement. Additionally, it aims to improve the Secretariat’s operational efficiency by enhancing its administrative and financial systems.
Facilitate cross-border trade and investment across East Africa.
Enhance the capacity and performance of the EAC Secretariat in delivering its mandate.
Promote the free movement of services and people within the EAC Common Market.
Strengthen partnerships and collaboration between the EU, EAC, and other stakeholders.
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.
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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
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.
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.
