APPRECIATION FOR THE SUPPORT TO THE 13TH EAC JUA KALI/ NGUVU KAZI EXPO, 2012.

The just concluded highly successful 13th EAC Regional Jua Kali/Nguvu Kazi Expo’2012 that was graced by His Excellency the President of the Republic of Burundi came to an end on 9th Dec. 2012. The theme was ‘’Promoting Jua Kali/Nguvu Kazi through innovation, competitiveness, investments and Private Public Partnerships’’ The event took off from 2nd to 9th December 2012 at the ‘Musee Vivant de Bujumbura’ in Bujumbura, Burundi. The success of the expo is greatly attributed to each one of the under mentioned for the unwavering and valued support that they provided in ensuring its success. we feel greatly indebted to the following entities and individuals for their direct and indirect support to the Project Management and wish to extend special thanks to:  The Republic of Burundi for hosting the 13th EAC Jua Kali Nguvu Kazi Exhibition.  The East African Community Secretariat.  The East African Community partner states through the respective Ministries responsible for the development of the Jua Kali/Nguvu Kazi sector.  The East African Confederation of Informal Sector Organization (EA-CISO) Leadership for taking lead in their tireless efforts in the mobilization of the artisans (exhibitors) across the East African region  The Founder of AHD for his logistical support and the leadership of CISO Burundi for the ground support.  The Various sponsors that supported the various CISO Country chapters.  The Excellency Ambassadors of the partner states for their constant support and wise counsel during the expo.  All the Jua Kali/ Nguvu Kazi Exhibitors from the EAC Partner States and Corporate Institutions who took their time and resources to participate thereby contributing greatly to the success of the expo.  All others who sacrificed their time and resources to make the expo a success. We look forward to your continuous support as we introduce other programs within the East African Community region aimed at empowering the Micro and Small Entrepreneurs.