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 …
An overview of the Covid-19 vaccine uptake in Africa
About This paper contains an overview of the current situation related to the Covid-19 vaccine uptake in Africa. Africa is far from reaching its goals towards herd immunity and faces …
Trade facilitation and SMART Borders
The global supply chain landscape is constantly being changed and reinvented by technology and digitalisation. Innovations are removing paper-based processes, increasing efficiencies, and creating new opportunities. Trade facilitation is also …
Digitalisation and digital trade
Digitalisation has played an undeniable role in keeping economies afloat throughout the pandemic. E-commerce and online platforms enabled large corporations, small and medium enterprises, and informal businesses to continue business …
ESA COVID-19 Situation Report – Second Quarter 2021
Introduction Africa suffered its worst recession in more than 50 years in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as its GDP declined by ↓2.1%. Fortunately, a strong rebound is expected …
Work Plan Progress 2021
1. Background, formation and over-arching objective 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, …
Minutes of Meeting – 10th Webinar – 10 June 2021, 14h00 to 15h30 (CAT; UCT +02:00)
AfCFTA: Implementation and progress to date: Introduction The African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) has been called the biggest trade agreement in history. It covers a market of 1.2 billion …