Top business leaders and policymakers from across the East African region will converge in Dar es Salaam on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, for the East African Business Council (EABC) CEOs–EAC Secretary General Meeting.
The high-level forum, organized by the EABC, is aimed at fostering direct engagement between the private sector and the East African Community (EAC) leadership to address key barriers hindering cross-border trade and regional investment.
According to the EABC, the meeting will focus on resolving challenges that businesses face in Tanzania and the wider EAC region, with an emphasis on accelerating the full implementation of the EAC Customs Union and the EAC Common Market. These two frameworks are critical for easing trade, improving market access, and promoting economic integration.
“The forum will serve as a platform for dialogue where the private sector can voice concerns and propose solutions to boost both intra-EAC and extra-EAC trade,” the council said in a statement.
The event will bring together chief executives and senior officials from sectors including manufacturing, logistics, finance, agriculture, tourism, and services. Discussions will also highlight emerging opportunities in policy reforms, infrastructure development, and regional integration initiatives that are expected to shape the future of commerce in East Africa.
The EAC Secretary General is expected to attend the meeting and engage directly with business leaders to provide policy guidance on priority issues. Organizers say the session will generate actionable recommendations to guide governments, the EAC Secretariat, and the private sector in building a more competitive and integrated regional economy.
EABC noted that the meeting will also strengthen public-private partnerships, a key driver for positioning East Africa as a top destination for investment and innovation.
The gathering comes at a time when businesses across the region are pushing for greater cooperation to address persistent trade barriers, including non-tariff barriers, delays at border points, and inconsistent regulatory frameworks.
Participation is open to top executives and stakeholders keen on shaping the future of regional trade and investment. Interested parties are encouraged to contact the EABC Secretariat for more details.
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