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Introduction

In October 2008, the first TriPartite - Comesa, EAC, SADC - Summit was held in Uganda. The Tripartite Summit agreed on a programme of harmonization of trading arrangements amongst the three regional economic communities (RECs), free movement of business persons, joint implementation of inter-regional infrastructure programmes as well as institutional arrangements on the basis of which the three RECs would foster cooperation.

The Summit directed the three RECs to effectively coordinate and harmonize, within one year: the Regional Transport Master Plans of the three RECs; and the Regional Energy Priority Investment Plans and the Energy Master Plans of the three RECS. The Summit directed the three RECs to develop joint financing and implementation mechanisms for infrastructure development within one year

Tanzania is the biggest of the East Africa Community countries (i.e. Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania) and offers tremendous opportunities for investors as it is endowed with abundance of natural resources such as arable land, a wide base for raw materials supply from local source; political stability, good market policy (privatization, investment incentive, liberalized foreign exchange controls and the ongoing establishment of socially responsible economy) excellent geographical location in the East African region and excellent tourist attractions. Mineral and industrial production have picked up since private sector was allowed more participation.

It is in this context that iPAD East Africa comes to Tanzania. This three-day event will provide a forum for governments, businesses, and regional and international organisations to meet and explore the opportunities for infrastructure development, trade and investment in East Africa.

Why attend?

Ensure you are updated on policies and regulations, as well as infrastructure projects and the right stakeholders’ contacts in government and the public sector.

Attendees will:

• Select a multi-track programme offering inside expertise
• Gain balanced perspectives – both from the public and private sectors
• Learn through strategic keynote addresses focusing on key regional infrastructure as well as merging trends.
• Investigate and evaluate products and services to help make sound business decisions in a vendor neutral environment
• Connect with key business and governement leaders

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