Econews Africa

08/09/2025

Here goes another edition of the . 📑❗️

August 2025 was a month of progressive collaborations for Econews Africa- ENA, as we partnered with key organizations including CNBC Africa, SEATINI UGANDA, and the Danish Institute for Human Rights (DIHR), among others.

In this edition, you will find:
1️⃣ Highlights from the Regional High-Level Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue on EU Trade Policies, hosted alongside SEATINI UGANDA under the umbrella of the East African Trade Network (EATN).
2️⃣ Project Launch with DIHR, on Integrating Human Rights into Trade Policymaking.
3️⃣ Podcast Feature on the SEATINI , featuring our Executive Director Edgar Odari
4️⃣ CNBC Africa Interview, where Our ED, Edgar Odari, shared insights on the impact of the AGOA exit on Kenya and the wider region.

Read all about it here➡️:https://preview.mailerlite.io/preview/1606044/emails/164953580591121451

We invite you to journey with us as we envision a and Africa, in charge of its own development.

On 20th August 2025, Econews Africa, in partnership with SEATINI and under the auspices of the East African Trade Network, convened a Regional High-Level Dialogue in Nairobi, Kenya under the theme:

20/08/2025

📍Nairobi, Kenya | 📅 Wednesday 20th August 2025 from 8.30am - 4.00pm EAT

🌍 Regional High-Level

Emerging EU sustainability frameworks like the EUDR, CSDDD, CSRD, and CBAM are reshaping global trade rules. Africa’s engagement is critical to ensure these shifts advance, rather than undermine, its economic and social development.

Given this background, Econews Africa- ENA in partnership with SEATINI UGANDA, under the umbrella of the East African Trade Network, is convening a Regional High-Level to critically examine these emerging policies and their implications on African agricultural trade particularly for smallholder farmers and the coffee, cocoa, and tea sectors.

: “Reassessing the Impacts of EU Trade Policies on African Agricultural Trade: Advancing , , and Policy Solutions for in the EAC and SADC Sub-Regions.”

This platform brings together:
✔️ Trade experts from EAC & SADC
✔️ Farmer groups and producers
✔️ Civil society and academia
✔️ Cultural institutions and regional bodies
✔️ Policy Makers from EAC & SADC

🔍 Together, we will:
✅ Interrogate the implications of EU trade regulations on Africa’s agricultural value chains
✅ Co-develop policy recommendations that promote equitable, inclusive, and sustainable trade
✅ Strengthen regional coordination and strategic advocacy to amplify Africa’s voice in global trade governance

🔗 Register in advance to attend virtually via Zoom: https://lnkd.in/desUTKAn

Stay tuned for more updates❗️

12/08/2025

🔔🗞️ The is Finally Here❗️

Covering January – July 2025, this newsletter edition takes you through key moments in our journey so far this year.

As you read on, you’ll find:

🗣️ A joint message from our Executive Director - Edgar Odari & Board Chair - Ambassador Nelson Ndirangu

🎤 Highlights from our recent advocacy activities with key organizations such as International Institute For Legislative Affairs, ActionAid International Kenya 🇰🇪, Third World Network, among several others.

📖 Read the full recap here ➡️ https://shorturl.at/yqA2R

01/08/2025

Happening now🚨

Today, Econews Africa brings together key voices from across the civil society, and policy engagement ecosystem for a Strategy Reflection meeting

Under the theme “Reimagining the Purpose and Role of Econews Africa”, we’re engaging in critical conversations around our past, present, and future with guiding questions on effectiveness, impact, and sustainability.

Dr. Mveyange and our Executive Director will be facilitating deep reflections and interactive sessions aimed at shaping a bolder, more responsive strategic direction.

Stay tuned as we co-create the future of evidence-informed advocacy in Africa. 💡🌍

24/07/2025

At Econews, we are committed to informing and transforming Africa’s development processes and systems through capacity building and evidence-based advocacy.

As we continue to envision a just and empowered Africa in charge of its development, we invite you to be part of this journey. 📲