COMESA Business Council (CBC) last week had the privilege of participating in two pivotal events aimed at driving industrialization and SME development across Africa. The African Union Industry Stakeholders’ Strategic Retreat, held from April 22nd to 24th, 2024, and the…
In a pivotal step towards bolstering economic governance and combatting illicit trade, the COMESA Business Council (CBC) has embarked on a groundbreaking study, facilitated by the technical assistance provided by the European Union’s Africa RISE (Reform for Investment and Sustainable…
The recent Digitalisation Toolkits for Greater Financial Inclusion Workshop, held from December 6th to 8th, 2023, in Nairobi, Kenya, stands as a testament to the transformative potential of digital empowerment for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The workshop served…
More than 100 firms and public agencies in Eswatini and Zimbabwe trained on the first African trade portal to unlock the continent’s trade opportunities. The COMESA Business Council (CBC), in collaboration with the International Trade Centre (ITC) and the COMESA…
Growing regional trade by advocating for the removal of obstacles to trade is at the heart of what we do. Finding effective solutions to the challenges and business impediments facing the business community is essential in improving the competitiveness of…