The WCO East and Southern Africa (ESA) Region consists of 24 Member Countries; Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Comoros, Djibouti, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Seychelles, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The body representing this region is the ESA-RPSG.

The ESA-RPSG was formed for the purpose of verifying the implementation and monitoring with the provision of various instruments in the WCO Instruments and Tools that will make trade easier without comprising or imposing a higher risk profile. The ESA-RPSG structure also allows the private sector to articulate their challenges in the regional integration journey with possible solutions for addressing the known obstacles. These obstacles need to be addressed effectively for ensuring the creation of a safe, fair and compliant environment for all.