By VICTOR RABALLA in Nairobi, Kenya |
chinadaily.com.cn |
The East African Community has stepped up efforts to deepen regional integration and unlock new trade opportunities by convening the 2026 Digital for Development forum, a high-level gathering aimed at accelerating the implementation of a single digital market across East Africa.
The forum focused on transforming regional digital strategies into practical projects, investments, and partnerships that can strengthen economic integration and facilitate cross-border commerce among the bloc's eight member states.
Bringing together policymakers, regulators, central bankers, parliamentarians, private sector leaders, civil society organizations, and development partners, the convention, which was held in Arusha, Tanzania, this week, underscored the EAC's commitment to digital integration as a catalyst for economic growth and regional competitiveness across its more than 330 million residents.
