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EAC Priorities 2022 - 2026

  Full Implementation of the Single Customs Territory (SCT).

enterprise  Enhancing domestication and implementation of regional commitments in line with the EAC Common Market Protocol

coins  Attainment of the EAC Single Currency

peace  Strengthening regional peace, security, and good governance

infrastructure Development of quality multi-dimensional strategic Infrastructure

enterprise  Institutional transformation of all EAC Organs and Institutions

enterprise   Increasing visibility of EAC, stakeholder knowledge and awareness

 
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Customs Union

Through the Customs Union Protocol, trade within the EAC region has been enhanced significantly. Additionally, EAC has been an attractive foreign direct investment hub.

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Common Market

EAC guides the free movement of goods, people, labour, services and capital from one Partner State to another as well as the rights of establishment and residence without restrictions.

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Monetary Union

The East African Monetary Union Protocol provides for the attainment of a single currency for daily transactions within the Common Market.

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Political
Federation

The EAC Partner States envisage coming together to form a super-state under a single political authority / government.

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Latest Documents

  • calendarPNG EAC Calendar of Activities: January - June 2025

    EAC Calendar of Activities: January - June 2025

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    EAC Calendar of Activities: January - June 2025


    Category: General Documents
    Type: Calendar of Activities

  • LN22025PNG EAC Gazette |  15 January 2025

    EAC Gazette | 15 January 2025

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    EAC Gazette | Vol. AT 1 – No. 2 | 15 January 2025


    Category: Customs, Gazette
    Type: Gazette
    Tag: Customs Union

  • LN32025PNG EAC Gazette |  15 January 2025

    EAC Gazette | 15 January 2025

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    EAC Gazette | Vol. AT 1 – No. 3 | 15 January 2025


    Category: Customs, Gazette
    Type: Gazette
    Tag: Customs Union

  • LN12025PNG EAC Gazette |  15 January 2025

    EAC Gazette | 15 January 2025

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    EAC Gazette | Vol. AT 1 – No. 1 | 15 January 2025


    Category: Customs, Gazette
    Type: Gazette
    Tag: Customs Union

  • pn220125PNG EACJ: Provision of Dedicated High-Performance Internet Services for EACJ Sub-Registries in the Partner States for the FY 2024/2025

    EACJ: Provision of Dedicated High-Performance Internet Services for EACJ Sub-Registries in the Partner States for the FY 2024/2025

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    Budding Document


    Category: EAC Procurement Opportunities
    Type: Tender

EAC at A Glance

The East African Community (EAC) is a regional intergovernmental organisation of eight  (8) Partner States, comprising the Republic of Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Kenya, Republic of Rwanda, Federal Republic of Somalia, Republic of South Sudan, Republic of Uganda and United Republic of Tanzania, with its headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania.

The Federal Republic of Somalia was admitted into the EAC bloc on 24th November, 2023 and became a full member on 4th March, 2024.

The EAC is structured into seven main Organs:

The Community also has nine institutions, three of which became operational in July 2015.

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Online Tools & Services

 
EAC Trade Information Portal
EAC Trade Information Portal
The EAC Trade Information Portal (TIP) gives access to step-by-step guides on licenses, pre-clearance permits and clearance formalities for the most traded goods within, to and from the East African Community EAC).
EAC Health Portal
EAC Health Portal 1
The EAC Health Portal is the official comprehensive compendium of health information in East Africa. A dynamic, structured, and interactive single-point-of-access of health information in the region.

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50 Million African Women Speak

50MAWS1
50 Million African Women Speak is a digital platform which is available via web and as a mobile App. The platform is designed as a one-stop shop for the information needs of African women in business.

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EAC Investment Guide

The EAC Investment Guide provides comprehensive information on why EAC is an ideal investment destination by reviewing the operating environment, investment climate, and incentives among others.
 
EAC Open Data Portal

EAC Open Data Portal
With the Data Portal, you can visualize Socio-Economic indicators over a period of time, gain access to presentation-ready graphics and perform comprehensive analysis on a Country and Regional level.

EACPass

EACPass
The EACPass facilitates safe travel in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, by integrating all EAC Partner State’s Negative Covid-19 test results, as well as Vaccination Certificates.


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EAC Information Repository

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The EAC Information Repository is a one-stop-shop platform of digital information and knowledge generated by EAC Organs and Institutions in the execution of their various mandates since 1993.

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EAC Buyer-Seller Platform

EAC Data Portal
The EAC Buyer-Seller platform is an e-commerce platform aimed at enhancing intra-EAC trade and investment in goods and services.


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Nyerere Centre for Peace Research

EAC Open Data Portal
The Nyerere Centre for Peace Research provides the EAC Policy process with timely, relevant and empirical research information that enhances peace and security, political affairs and international relations towards EAC integration.
 
EAC e-Tariff Tool

EACPass
Seamless migration of the EAC Common External Tariff (CET) during transposition of Harmonized System (HS); administration and management of the Duty Remission Scheme; and other measures affecting implementation of CET.
OSBP-Performance Measurement
50MAWS1

One Stop Border Post (OSBP)
is a border facility that combines two stops for national border control processing into one and consolidates border control functions in a shared space for exiting one country and entering another.

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EAC Diaspora Desk

EAC Data Portal
The EAC Dispora Desk will facilitate dialogue between the EAC and its diaspora community, provide a platform for networking and business opportunities, and support diaspora-led development projects in the region.

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EAC VISION 2050 - Pillars & Goals

Infrastructure Development

Infrastructure Development

Access to afforable and efficient transport, energy, and communication for increased regional Competitiveness

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Agriculture, Food Security and Rural Development

Agriculture, Food Security and Rural Development

Enhanced Agricultural productivity for food security and transformed rural economy

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Industrialization

Industrialization

Structural tranformation of the industrial and manufacturing sector through value addition and product deversification based on comparative advantage for regional competitive advantage.

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Natural Resources  & Environment Management

Natural Resources & Environment Management

Effective and sustainable use of natural resources with enhanced value addition and management.

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Tourism, Trade & Services Development

Tourism, Trade & Services Development

Leverage on the tourism and services value chain and building on the homogeneity of regional cultures and linkages

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Human Capital Development

Human Capital Development

Well-educated and healthy human resources.

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Timeline of East African Regional Integration

  • 1897 - 1901
    Railway lines across Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika open up the region for colonial development under the management of the East African Railways Cooperation.

East African Community
EAC Close
Afrika Mashariki Road
P.O. Box 1096
Arusha
United Republic of Tanzania

Tel: +255 (0)27 216 2100
Fax: +255 (0)27 216 2190
Email: eac@eachq.org