Over the past eight weeks, at ESAMI HQ, the home of trapca, we had the privilege of hosting a talented and diverse cohort of 49 participants in our flagship MSc in International Trade Policy and Trade Law advanced courses, offered in both French and English. This group comprised 20 Francophone delegates (35% women) and 29...Read More
Ce fut un plaisir d’organiser le troisième webinaire de notre série sur la préparation à la ZLECAf, dans le cadre du Projet CADAST, mis en œuvre par trapca avec le soutien de la Fondation africaine pour le renforcement des capacités (ACBF). Cette session cruciale était axée sur « L’évaluation de la préparation à la mise...Read More
It was a pleasure for ESAMI-trapca to host the third webinar in our AfCFTA Readiness Series, under the CADAST Project, implemented by trapca with support from the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF). This pivotal session focused on “Assessing Readiness for AfCFTA Implementation” with a spotlight on: Empowering Civil Society Organisations (CSOS) Enhancing women and youth...Read More
On Friday, April 11th, trapca and the ACBF successfully launched a webinar series focused on AfCFTA readiness in Southern Africa. The inaugural session, aimed at identifying opportunities and challenges for women, youth, and the private sector, and strengthening CSO advocacy, was a success thanks to the valuable insights of all participants. Dr. Kalaba (ESAMI) and...Read More
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....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...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...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...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...Read More
We were honoured to host a distinguished delegation from the Embassy of Sweden in Tanzania, SIDA HQ and the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The visit aimed to deepen understanding of the Centre’s programs and initiatives, which have been instrumental in shaping Africa’s trade landscape and explore options for upscaling them. Since its inception in...Read More
