Doing Business in East Africa: The Big Picture
The story of the East African Community (EAC) demonstrates the value of regional integration for investors and partnership for trade. Comprising of Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda, the EAC is a market community of 170m consumers, a huge insight for any business that is serious about building scale. This is why in 2010 experienced and enthusiastic business people from Sweden, formed the Swedish-East Africa Chamber of Commerce (SWEACC), with focus on business opportunities to increase trade and investments between the EAC region and Sweden.
SWEACC is growing rapidly and now has approximately 100 members, ranging from SME:s to large companies. In a short period of time SWEACC has established excellent contacts with the Embassies of Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda, accredited to Sweden and the Nordics and Swedish Department for Foreign Affairs. Local partners in EAC include Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), Private Sector Foundation Rwanda (PSF), Tanzania Chamber of Commerce Industry and Agriculture (TCCIA) and Uganda National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (UNCCI) that ensure successful market entry for SWEACC members.
One notable platform that the chamber is known for is the annual East African Community Business & Investment Forum (EAC-BIF). And this year’s event is scheduled for 27th April, 2021, under the theme: Green Solutions for Cities in Africa.
Opening session at the EAC-BIF 2020 in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.
Signing of a MOU between Swedish East African Chamber of Commerce (SWEACC) and Tanzania Chamber of Commerce Industry and Agriculture (TCCIA) at EAC-BIF 2020 in Dar Es Salaam
East African Community Business & Investment Forum 2021 - April 27, 11:00 EAT (10:00 CET)
The East African Community Business & Investment Forum (EAC-BIF) is a key annual business event with an aim of promoting business flow, trade and investments between Sweden and East Africa. The EAC-BIF is organised by Embassies from the East African Community (EAC) accredited to the Kingdom of Sweden in partnership with the Swedish-East Africa Chamber of Commerce (SWEACC) and others.
EAC-BIF 2021 is sponsored by African Financing and MTI Investment.
EAC-BIF 2021 will be a fully digital forum due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. It is important for us to stay connected and continue our work to promote trade and investment between Sweden and East Africa while at the same time acting responsibly.
EAC-BIF 2021 will include high level keynote speakers, stakeholder dialogue and have a strong emphasis on networking opportunities between businesses, organisations, investors, government representatives and off course between region, East Africa, and The Nordics. We aim to take the next step and not just talk but also create contacts and dialogue that can initiate new business deals and investments.
Our Clusters
Get the most of your membership by joining our industry focused clusters and meet our members from your industry. Participate on our events with industry leaders and delegations from our EAC.
