East Africa steps up its e-commerce strategy
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Eyeradio
East African Community member states want to accelerate e-commerce through better consumer protection, stronger infrastructure and increased cooperation. Meeting in Dar es Salaam from 13 to 15 October 2026, they updated monitoring data for their regional strategy, according to the East African Community.
East African Community (EAC) member states are strengthening cooperation to develop regional e-commerce, with increased monitoring, improved consumer protection and faster implementation of the organisation’s e-commerce strategy, according to the EAC, cited by Eyeradio.
These priorities were discussed at a regional meeting held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, from 13 to 15 October. Discussions covered policy and regulation, digital infrastructure, logistics, cybersecurity and online marketplaces, Eyeradio reports.
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