The East African Community (EAC), in partnership with the European Union through the EU-EAC CORE Programme, successfully held the 2nd Peer-to-Peer Conference on Financial Services from 10th to 11th June 2025 at Mestil Hotel in Kampala, Uganda. Centered on the theme “Digital Innovation in Financial Services to Boost Cross-Border Trade and Productivity: Empowering East Africa’s FinTech Ecosystem,” the conference convened key players from the financial sector, including regulators, FinTech innovators, policymakers, and private sector leaders from all EAC Partner States. The two-day engagement provided a platform to reflect on the region’s progress in financial integration, explore innovative solutions for cross-border digital payments, and advance inclusive financial ecosystems. The EU-EAC CORE Programme’s support was instrumental in spotlighting joint achievements in regulatory reform, digital infrastructure development, and regional economic integration through the free movement of services across East Africa.
