ESAMI-trapca is pleased to welcome the new cohort of TRP400 – MSc Pre-requisite Trade Policy and Trade Law participants who officially began their classes yesterday, Monday, 31st March 2025. This marks the beginning of an enriching academic journey in trade policy and trade law, equipping participants with essential skills for the evolving global trade landscape. Prior to the commencement of classes, the participants underwent a comprehensive orientation on Thursday, 27th...Read More
From 18th-19th February 2025, top trade experts, policymakers, private sector leaders, and development partners convened at the UNECA Conference Hall, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to chart a bold path forward for AfCFTA implementation under the theme: Domestication as an Accelerator for AfCFTA Implementation: The Catalytic Role of Capacity Building Key Takeaways: Needs and scientific evidence based Capacity building is the cornerstone of AfCFTA implementation. We must bridge infrastructure institutional, regulatory, administrativeand technical...Read More
Today, Tuesday 18th February 2025, was the official opening session of the Africa Trade Capacity Symposium, bringing together key leaders to discuss Africa’s trade future, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, and the critical role of capacity building in achieving the continent’s economic transformation. 🎤 Distinguished Speakers & Guests in the official opening session; Mr Simon Masanga – Board Chairperson, ESAMI & Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Public Service,...Read More
44 Students Successfully Defend MSc Theses in the Lund accredited MSc in international trade policy and Trade Law, and the Esami accredited Masters in international trade policy and trade law Ahead of the 2024 Graduation The Trade Policy Training Centre in Africa (trapca) proudly celebrates an incredible milestone as 39 students from 24 African countries successfully defended their MSc theses in International Trade Policy and Trade Law. This accomplishment marks...Read More
Trade agreements are vital tools for reducing barriers like tariffs and quotas, opening up markets, attracting investments, and fostering economic growth. But negotiating these agreements is no easy feat—it requires diplomacy, strategy, and in-depth knowledge of international trade. Our MSc International #TradePolicy and Trade Law program course, TRP 510, currently underway in Arusha, Tanzania, with participants from 26 African countries, mainly LDCs, are creating future trade negotiators through simulating trade...Read More
The Trade Policy Training Centre in Africa (TRAPCA) is a Centre within the Eastern and Southern Africa Management Institute (ESAMI), which is an intergovernmental institute that is ISO certified and recognized by UNECA as a Centre of Excellence.
