EU-EAC CORE Programme
about us
Overview
EU-EAC CORE Programme: Advancing Regional Economic Integration
The EU-EAC CORE Programme (Common Objectives in Regional Economic Integration) is a strategic partnership between the European Union and the East African Community (EAC). Funded under the 11th European Development Fund (EDF), the Programme supports the EAC in accelerating regional economic integration and strengthening cooperation among Partner States: Burundi, Kenya, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda.
By advancing key regional frameworks like the Customs Union and Common Market, the Programme promotes the free movement of goods, services, capital, and people across the region.
What we do
Organizational Structure
The CORE Programme is organized into three thematic Lots:
Lot 1: Customs & Trade Facilitation
Enhancing customs systems and border procedures to improve trade efficiency and reduce bottlenecks.Lot 2: Sanitary & Phytosanitary (SPS) Measures & Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)
Harmonizing standards to ensure the safety, health, and quality of goods traded within and beyond the region.Lot 3: Trade in Services & Institutional Capacity Building
Supporting service sector liberalization and strengthening EAC institutions, including communication, visibility, and public engagement.
Through these pillars, the CORE Programme drives inclusive growth, fosters regional cooperation, and strengthens the EAC’s role in the global economy.
our team
LOT II TEAM
Ebenezer Laizer
Team Leader
LOT III TEAM
Staicy Wagala
Team Leader
Naomi Kasanka
Project Assistant- Finance
Florence Nabirye
Project Assistant- Admin
Experience
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