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Sunday, December 18, 2011

THE 12TH, EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY MSE JUA KALI/NGUVU KAZI EXHIBITION COMES TO AN END

The Micro and Small Enterprises Sector Associations representing the informal Economic sector in the East African Community Region along with the five member states of the East African Community (United Republic of Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi) has been hosting one of the biggest regional Exhibitions in the East African Community that ended on 11th December 2011.

The Exhibition brought together more than 600 small business owners who showcased their services and products from the five East African countries. The theme of the Exhibition was “Accelerating Innovations and Investment in the Jua Kali/ Nguvu Kazi Sector for EAC Regional Competitiveness”

Among The objectives of the Exhibition are:

• Bridging the gaps in trade, culture and social economic imbalances in the region.
• Creating awareness of the sector’s potential in producing and providing essential affordable goods and services, respectively
• Creating instant expanded marketing outlets for the sector’s products/services
• Creating expanded investment opportunities for the regional up-coming/emerging entrepreneurs
• Initiating dialogue between the entrepreneurs and sharing knowledge in technology and business techniques
• Facilitating sector mobilization and empowerment at regional level
• Encouraging and facilitating local and regional tourism
• Accord the regional artisans an opportunity to participate in regional programmes.
• Enhancing personal interaction for extended social and business relationships.
A report on the above Exhibition will be circulated after adoption by the EAC Jua kali/Nguvu Kazi Steering Committee.

We wish to thank all those who participated and contributed towards making the 12th EAC Jua Kali/Nguvu Kazi Regional Exhibition a success.

Regards
Richard N. Muteti
Regional Project Manager, 12TH EAC Jua Kali/ Nguvu Kazi Exhibition

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

The 12th East African Community Regional Jua Kali/ Nguvu Kazi Exhibition

The 12th East African Community Regional Jua Kali/ Nguvu Kazi Exhibition starts in Kampala, Uganda on the 4th to 10th December 2011.

The theme of the Exhibition is “Accelerating Innovations and Investment in the Jua Kali/ Nguvu Kazi Sector for EAC Regional Competitiveness”
The range of new and innovative products on display include

among others; indigenous Agro-ptocessing technologies, stone and wood works; wall drapes, textiles, natural medicine and honey, hospital beds, plastics, energy saving stoves, warmers, chippers, ovens, sculptures, processed foods and leather products among others