Addis Ababa, July 18, 2022 (FBC) – Common market for eastern and southern of Africa(COMESA) council of ministers had decided that the member states should promote the establishment of an electronic single window at the 37th meeting that held in November 2017.
The decision was made to realize harmonized and standard data connectivity platform among the other government agencies and private stakeholders who are active players across the trade supply chain with an aim at improving the intra-regional trade and investment.
Accordingly, Ethiopia was selected to host the first meeting of COMESA technical working group on Electronic Single Window (ESW). The meeting is underway in Addis Ababa from 18-21 July 2022.
In his opening speech, State Minister of Trade and Regional Integration, Kasahun Gofe highlighted the significance of the ESW in utilizing intra-regional investment opportunities in a proper manner.
The objective of the meeting is to discuss and consider the situational assessment study report, the draft legal frameworks and the draft strategy for development and implementation of COMESA electronic single window (ESW).
Moreover, the meeting will receive presentations on the status of COMESA digital FTA instruments and share experience of other international organizations and partners.