This report contains a brief overview cross-border road freight flows in the East and Southern Africa (ESA) region. Border data are presented in bi-directional Heavy-Goods-Vehicle flows and show the (1) …
Report – 14th Webinar – 25 August 2022, 14h00 to 15h30 (CAT; UCT +0200)
Introduction This WCO-ESA-RPSG webinar – the 14th of its kind – titled “AfCFTA: Uptake and Challenges” provided essential updates on the progress of the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement. The event was …
ESA COVID-19 situation report – Second Quarter 2022
Introduction This report contains a brief overview of the situation around COVID-19 for the 24 countries that form the East and Southern Africa (ESA) region. The update – the twelfth of …
Report – 13th Webinar – 23 June 2022, 14h00 to 15h00 (CAT; UCT +0200)
Introduction This WCO-ESA-RPSG webinar – the 13th of its kind – titled “Disruptive technologies in the ESA Region” tackled the many potential benefits of new technologies and their application in the region’s …
ESA COVID-19 situation report – First Quarter 2022
Introduction This report contains a brief overview of the situation around COVID-19 for the 24 respective countries that form the East and Southern Africa (ESA) region. The update – the …
Workplan Progress 2022
Executive summary: This document outlines the planned activities for the East & Southern Africa Regional Private Sector Group (WCO-ESA-RPSG) during 2022. However, the program will maintain flexibility to combat any …
Report – 12th Webinar – 24 February 2022, 14h00 to 15h30 (CAT; UCT +0200)
Practically tackling NTBs in the ESA Region Introduction On paper, a massive trading expansion is set for Africa, yet the continent still grapples with various obstacles inhibiting inclusive growth, little …
ESA COVID-19 situation report – Fourth Quarter 2021
Introduction This report contains a brief overview of the situation around COVID-19 for the 24 respective countries that form the East and Southern Africa (ESA) region. The update – the …
Minutes of Meeting – 11th Webinar – 28 October 2021, 14h00 – 15h30 (CAT, UCT +02h00)
Connecting the ESA Region through technology and trade digitalization Introduction Digitalization has played an undeniable role in keeping economies afloat throughout the pandemic. E-commerce and online platforms have enabled large …
ESA COVID-19 Situation Report – Third Quarter 2021
Introduction This report contains a brief overview of the flow of goods for the 24 respective countries that form the East and Southern Africa (ESA) region. The update – the …


