ESAMI-trapca is proud to have facilitated a crucial workshop as part of our project on Improving Trade Facilitation Measures and Increasing Regional Market Access for Malawi. We focused on raising awareness and sensitizing parliamentarians on the vital role of digitalization in trade, the implementation of the AfCFTA Digital Trade Protocol, and the vast benefits of e-commerce. Parliamentarians play a pivotal role in shaping a nation’s future, and in an increasingly...Read More
A group of Somali government officials recently concluded a comprehensive training program on economic diplomacy, focusing on enhancing their capacity to represent the nation’s interests in World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations and regional trade forums. The training, facilitated by ESAMI-trapca and supported by the Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF), aimed to equip officials with the necessary skills to navigate the complexities of WTO accession and regional integration. The program emphasised negotiation...Read More
As we celebrate International MSMEs Day 2024, ESAMI-trapca proudly acknowledges the pivotal role Micro, Small and Medium enterprises (MSMEs) play in the global economy, especially in Africa. MSMEs are the backbone of the continent’s economic landscape, believed to represent over 90% of businesses, contributing more than 50% to GDP, and accounting for approximately 63% of employment in low-income countries. They also contribute to the transformation, driving innovation, employment, and sustainable...Read More
ESAMI-trapca, the hub for trade-related capacity-building in Africa, is supporting Somalia’s accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) and integration into the global, regional and continental trading arena. Last week, with generous support from the Enhance Integrated Framework (EIF), ESAMI-trapca successfully facilitated a comprehensive course on Data Analysis and Economic Modelling for trade for Somali officials. This intensive training program equipped participants with the essential skills to develop economic models,...Read More
At ESAMI-trapca, we are passionate about empowering trade professionals with the sustainable and applied skills and knowledge they need to thrive in the global value and supply chains. This week, we had the privilege of capacitating Malawi with skills to effectively implement the AFCFTA Digital Trade Protocol and negotiate its Annexes, as well as participate in the WTO Joint Initiative on E-commerce. Through this tailored course on “AFCFTA Digital Trade Protocol...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.
