7th SG's Forum: Programme and Format
PRE-FORUM EVENTS
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Activity |
Responsible |
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Day 1 |
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08.00 hrs-13.00 hrs
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YOUTH DIALOGUE Topic: Perspectives on youth participation in the EAC Integration Process |
EAYN |
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14.00 hrs-17.00 hrs
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GENDER DIALOGUE Topic: Perspectives on Gender Mainstreaming in the EAC Integration Process |
EACSOF |
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08.00 hrs – 17.00 hrs |
COMMUNITY SERVICE |
GOK & EAC ORGANS |
SG’s FORUM MAIN EVENT
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Day 2 |
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08.00 hrs-09.00 hrs 09.00-09.15 hrs 09.15-09.35 hrs 09.35-09.50 hrs 09.50-10.00 hrs 10.00 -10.30 hrs 10.30-11.00 hrs
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Arrival of Participants and Registration SESSION 1: OPENING CEREMONY EAC Anthem Opening Remarks by the EAC Secretariat (DSG PSS), Chairperson RDC, Government of Kenya Address by the EAC Secretary General Official Opening by the Chief Guest Press Briefing GROUP PHOTO & HEALTH BREAK |
EAC Secretariat GOK, EAC Secretariat and Dialogue Parties |
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11.00-12.30 hrs |
SESSION 2: Presentation of Matrix of Recommendations of the Secretary General’s Forum Plenary Discussion |
EAC Secretariat |
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12.30-14.00 hrs |
LUNCH |
All |
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14.00-15.00 hrs |
SESSION 3: Keynote Address: “Towards a post-COVID-19 recovery for Socio-economic transformation” Plenary Discussion |
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15.00-15.30 hrs |
HEALTH BREAK |
All |
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15.30-17.30 hrs |
SESSION 4: Group discussions on sub-themes SUB-THEME 1: Positioning the EAC Private Sector toward recovery Topic 1: Harmonization of the Tax Regime in the region – Adrian Njau, Trade Advisor (EABC) Panel Discussion 1: • EABC • East Africa Tax Justice Network Topic 2: Legal redress for cross border traders – Hon. David Ochieng, Member of Parliament, Republic of Kenya Panel Discussion 2: • Operationalizing the Trade Remedies Committee – EAC Secretariat, Trade Department • The Common External Tariff: Adoption of 4th Band of the CET-Prospects and opportunities – EABC |
Group Moderators
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18.00-20.00 hrs |
GALA DINNER |
EAC Secretariat & GOK |
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Day 3 |
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09.00-09.30 hrs 09.30-11.30 hrs
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Recap Day 2 SUB-THEME 2: Inclusive Governance and Institutional Strengthening for post-COVID-19 recovery – EACSOF FACILITATED BREAKOUT SESSIONS • Leveraging local government LED policies for post-COVID-19 recovery - Rose Gamwera, EALGA • Health Sector resilience post COVID19 – Jonniah Mollel, EAHP • Removing barriers to free movement of goods, services and persons – EAYN, EATUC, EAEO (Joint facilitation) • Mainstreaming Persons with Disabilities (PWDs Policy) – NUDIPU • The EAC Gender Bill: EACSOF/CCGD / EAWiBP – Side event & Panel Discussion • Youth Engagement: Institutionalization of youth platforms – East African Youth Network Panel Discussion in Plenary |
Group Moderators |
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11.30-12.30 hrs |
HEALTH BREAK |
All |
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12.30-13.30 hrs
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SUB-THEME 3: Rule of law and development in EAC - Mr. Don Deya, Pan African Lawyers Union (PALU) / EALS Panel Discussion • Rule of Law – Mr. Bernard Oundo President EALS • Shrinking Civic Space in EAC- (EACSOF) Dr. Sarah Bireete, Executive Director Centre for Constitutional Governance • The Legal Framework and Operationalization of Regional Bills – Chairperson General Purpose Committee |
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13.30-14.30 hrs |
LUNCH |
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14.30-15.00 hrs |
Prioritization of recommendations within Sub-themes groups for the Action Plan |
All Participants |
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15.00-15.30hrs |
Press Conference with EAC Secretary General |
EAC Secretariat |
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15.30-16.30 hrs |
Adoption of Action Plan |
Chair of the RDC |
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16.30-17.30 hrs |
CLOSING CEREMONY |
EAC Secretariat |
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17.30 hrs |
END OF THE 7TH ANNUAL EAC SG’S FORUM |
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