Arusha, Tanzania – 24 October 2025 The final day of the Regional Training Workshop on Navigating Cross-Border Trade of Agroecological Products focused on the theme “Empowering Women and Youth to Drive Inclusive Agroecology and Trade.” The sessions provided an opportunity for participants to consolidate lessons from the week, explore gender and youth dimensions of agroecological...Read More
Arusha, Tanzania – 24 October 2025 The Eastern and Southern African Management Institute’s Trade Policy Training Centre in Africa (ESAMI–trapca), in collaboration with the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA) and the East African Community (EAC), successfully convened a Regional Training Workshop on Navigating Cross-Border Trade of Agroecological Products from 20 – 24 October...Read More
How to adapt to climate change impacts, reduce risk (diversification, storage, cold chain), use early warning systems, and access green finance or premium low-carbon markets.Read More
Techniques to reduce losses, maintain product quality, and add value (drying, processing, packaging, labelling) to increase shelf life and access higher-value markets.Read More
Explains EAC, COMESA, AfCFTA and WTO trade rules; trader rights at borders; simplified trade regime; and practical steps for reporting NTBs, unfair treatment, or illegal charges.Read More
Using social media (WhatsApp Business, Facebook, Instagram), e-commerce platforms, storytelling, low-cost branding/packaging, and QR codes to reach more buyers and get better prices.Read More
Practical ways to find buyers, join cooperatives, use digital marketplaces (e.g., Selina Wamucii, Wasoko), participate in trade fairs, and connect with AfCFTA and EAC trade networks.Read More
How to prepare and organise essential trade documents (invoices, CoO, SPS, waybills), keep digital and paper records, use simple templates, and prove compliance to customs and buyers.Read More
Planning efficient and safe transport; group/cooperative logistics; using OSBPs to reduce delays; affordable cold chain (solar hubs, refrigerated trucks); and digital logistics tools.Read More
Easy guide to meeting sanitary and phytosanitary requirements, getting phytosanitary/plant health certificates, using participatory organic certification (PGS), and preparing goods to pass inspections.Read More
