Program
Economic Growth
Increased Regional Trade and Integration
Overview
USAID East Africa (EA) serves some of the world’s poorest nations. Economic growth throughout the region is inhibited by a poor business climate, high transport and energy costs and low on-farm productivity levels. USAID/East Africa works with bilateral missions and regional organizations to promote broad-based economic growth by supporting increased regional integration and trade; reductions in the cost of doing business; increased agricultural productivity; and raising incomes. A renewed emphasis on agriculture and food security, as well as increased efficiency of regional transport corridors is building on the achievements of the Initiative to End Hunger in Africa (IEHA) and the Africa Global Competitiveness Initiative (AGCI). Environmental sustainability is a deeply held value within USAID/East Africa. USAID/EA Environmental Team plays an important role ensuring that the Agency’s Environmental Procedures are complied with in the achievement of quality development results.
Press Releases
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Friday, October 23, 2009
USAID/East Africa Signs $7.5 Million Integrated Partnership Assistance Agreement with Common Market for Eastern & Southern Africa
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Friday, October 23, 2009
A Joint Press Statement by the Participants of the Regional Symposium on Livestock Marketing in the Horn of Africa
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Wednesday, September 23, 2009
USAID East Africa Signs Agreement with East African Community's Lake Victoria Basin Commission to Conserve Mara River Basin
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Tuesday, September 01, 2009
Eighteen African Firms to Market Their Goods at Major U.S. Apparel Show
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Wednesday, August 26, 2009
An Emerging Label for Apparel
Sourcing At MAGIC, August 30-September 2, Las Vegas, Nevada
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Thursday, March 19, 2009
COMESA to Expand Trading for Peace Initiative
Nairobi |
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Improved Donor Coordination to Enhance the Efficiency of Transit Corridors in Eastern Africa
Nairobi, Kenya |
Friday, July 18, 2008
Regional Workshop to Review Harmonisation of Key Elements and Implementation of Best Practice in Overload Control
Washington, D.C. |
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
USAID Apparel Exhibit Puts Africa on the U.S. Trade Map
Kampala, Uganda |
Friday, October 26, 2007
Kenya and Uganda Launch RADDEx in Kampala
Customs Data Exchange to Benefit East Africa Region
Nairobi, Kenya |
Monday, February 05, 2007
Discover the Magic of Africa with East African companies at Sourcing at MAGIC, the largest apparel trade show in the U.S.
Nairobi |
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
Inauguration of One Stop Border Post Railway System and HIV/AIDS SafeT Stop Project
The United States Agency for International Development will host a dual inauguration of its One Stop Border Post Railway Station and the HIV/AIDS SafeTStop Project. The event will take place on both the Kenya and Uganda sides of the border on Tuesday, May 23. The celebration marks an historic moment in the economic development of Kenya and Uganda.
Announcements
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Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Going Holistic!
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Thursday, August 13, 2009
All About Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA)
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Wednesday, July 15, 2009
COMESA Launches its Customs Union at Heads of State Summit
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Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Workshop on Trade and Transboundary Animal Diseases
Kampala, Uganda |
Monday, March 03, 2008
Transforming the Northern Corridor into an Economic Development Corridor
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Speeches
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania |
Tuesday, October 02, 2007
AID-FOR-TRADE Meeting in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania - October 2007
Remarks by Cheryl Anderson, USAID/East Africa Mission Director
Nairobi, Kenya |
Monday, February 19, 2007
Remarks to East Africa Agribusiness Trade and Investment Mission
by Cheryl Anderson, Mission Director, USAID/EAST AFRICA
Nairobi, Kenya |
Friday, January 27, 2006
Interagency Network for Education in Emergencies Reception
Remarks by USAID/East Africa Deputy Director
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Thursday, October 13, 2005
Closing Remarks to the First Regional Grain Trade Summit
U.S. Ambassador to Kenya William M. Bellamy
Thank you for inviting me here today as you close this historic First Regional Grain Trade Summit. I am particularly glad that this is a “grain” and not “fruit” trade summit. And I assure you that there will be no references to any type of fruit during my remarks.
Nairobi |
Tuesday, September 06, 2005
Remarks: Corporate Governance Induction Course for The Boards Of Directors And Management Of The Federation Of East African Freight Forwarders Associations (FEAFFA) Institutions
Cheryl L. Anderson Mission Director USAID/East Africa
This is the year that saw the formal registration of the Federation of East African Freight Forwarders Association (FEAFFA) and the election of your officials; the year you launched a training center and Direct Trader Input (DTI) in Mombasa.
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Monday, May 30, 2005
Statement to the COMESA Council of Ministers
Dr. Andrew Sisson USAID Regional Director, REDSO/ESA
Thank you Mr. Chairman for inviting USAID to participate, once again, in the COMESA Council of Ministers’ meeting. This is the second COMESA meeting I have had the pleasure to address here in Rwanda in as many years
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Thursday, April 28, 2005
Closing Statement to The Regional Cotton & Textile Executive Summit
Dr. Andrew Sisson, Director of the Regional Economic Development Services Office of USAID
For many of you here, New Year’s Day 2005 was not the great celebration of years past. On that day, with a single stroke, 30 years of protection for one of the developing world’s most vulnerable industries – cotton fiber and textiles - came to an end. The cessation of the World Trade Organization’s Multi-Fiber Agreement, dealt all of you a rude blow.
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Thursday, February 24, 2005
Closing Address to the attendees of The African Women in Agribusiness Network’s Leadership & Entrepreneurship Workshop
Ms. Cheryl Anderson, USAID Regional Deputy Director
From an idea, a good idea, but nevertheless, just an idea, I see here today a network of very savvy business women -150 women from 7 countries. I’m told you are just “finding” your communal voice. But trust me, you are there. I can hear you. And if you pick up the phone to COMESA, speaking in that strong, communal voice, I can guarantee you COMESA’s going to hear you!
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