EAC readies to accelerate regional digital integration with cross-border data flow framework

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East African Community Headquarters, Arusha, Tanzania, 24^th December, 2024: The East African Community (EAC) has taken a significant step towards harmonising data governance frameworks across its eight Partner States. This comes after the EAC Secretariat convened a Regional Workshop for Data Experts on Cross-Border Data Flows.  

This initiative forms part of the Eastern Africa Regional Digital Integration Project (EARDIP) Data Market Development and Integration objective to establish a seamless and secure environment for cross-border data flows across the region.

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EAC and IGAD to roll out digital integration project to boost connectivity, access and economic growth

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East African Community Headquarters, Arusha, Tanzania,11^th September, 2024: The East African Community (EAC) and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) are set to commence implementation of the Eastern Africa Regional Digital Integration Project (EARDIP), a transformative initiative aimed at improving digital connectivity and integration across Eastern Africa.

Speaking during an EARDIP Regional Coordination and Implementation Workshop in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, the EAC Deputy Secretary General in charge of Customs, Trade and Monetary Affairs, Ms. Annette Ssemuwemba, termed the project a game-changer for Eastern Africa.

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