We are thrilled with the collaborative and production engagements with our collaborating partners, the East African Community, GIZ, and the Tanzania Horticulture Association, held on August 19TH, 2025, in Arusha, Tanzania, on the sidelines of the COMESA-EAC Horticultural Accelerator Regional CEHA Market Information System (MIS) Forum. Key highlights of the discussions included reflections on challenges and opportunities affecting the horticulture landscape of the EAC and COMESA region, such as trade facilitation, production capacity, market access, and access to finance. The engagement underscored the need for accelerating the commercial integration of East African and COMESA horticultural value chains into national, regional, and international markets to promote and enhance trade and market opportunities. Other key highlights of the meeting included;
- Strategic alignment of national and regional horticulture regulations, standards, and programmes for increased regional capacity development and regulatory harmonization.
- Effective coordination of regional horticulture initiatives.
- Creativity and innovation enhancement through effective partnerships and collaborations.
The meeting reflected a shared dedication to developing the regional horticulture sector and provided a valuable opportunity for CEHA to engage with its strategic partners.
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CEHA remains enthusiastic about accelerating the growth of the regional horticulture sector and is keen to leverage this partnership to collectively drive the transformation of the Fruit and Vegetable Sub-sector in our region through the COMESA-EAC Horticultural Accelerator (CEHA).
