ESAMI-trapca is pleased to welcome the new cohort of TRP400 – MSc Pre-requisite Trade Policy and Trade Law participants who officially began their classes yesterday, Monday, 31st March 2025. This marks the beginning of an enriching academic journey in trade policy and trade law, equipping participants with essential skills for the evolving global trade landscape....Read More

From 18th-19th February 2025, top trade experts, policymakers, private sector leaders, and development partners convened at the UNECA Conference Hall, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to chart a bold path forward for AfCFTA implementation under the theme: Domestication as an Accelerator for AfCFTA Implementation: The Catalytic Role of Capacity Building Key Takeaways: Needs and scientific evidence based Capacity...Read More

Today, Tuesday 18th February 2025, was the official opening session of the Africa Trade Capacity Symposium, bringing together key leaders to discuss Africa’s trade future, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, and the critical role of capacity building in achieving the continent’s economic transformation. Distinguished Speakers & Guests in the official opening...Read More

44 Students Successfully Defend MSc Theses in the Lund accredited MSc in international trade policy and Trade Law, and the Esami accredited Masters in international trade policy and trade law Ahead of the 2024 Graduation The Trade Policy Training Centre in Africa (trapca) proudly celebrates an incredible milestone as 39 students from 24 African countries...Read More

Trade agreements are vital tools for reducing barriers like tariffs and quotas, opening up markets, attracting investments, and fostering economic growth. But negotiating these agreements is no easy feat—it requires diplomacy, strategy, and in-depth knowledge of international trade. Our MSc International #TradePolicy and Trade Law program course, TRP 510, currently underway in Arusha, Tanzania, with...Read More

Dr. Caiphas Chekwoti, the Head of the Trade Policy Training Centre in Africa (trapca) and the World Trade Organization (WTO) Chair for Tanzania, made notable contributions at the WCP Virtual International Conference on International Trade and Investment (ICITI2024). The two-day event, held from November 5 to 6, was organised by the African Trade Group and...Read More

We were honoured to host a distinguished delegation from the Embassy of Sweden in Tanzania, SIDA HQ and the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The visit aimed to deepen understanding of the Centre’s programs and initiatives, which have been instrumental in shaping Africa’s trade landscape and explore options for upscaling them. Since its inception in...Read More

Another Winning Week at trapca! We’re excited to have facilitated training for public officials on the AfCFTA Protocol on Intellectual Property Rights and Protocol on Investment. This week, we emphasised the crucial role of domesticating and aligning domestic regulations to effectively implement the AfCFTA agreement and its specific protocols. We also held a workshop for...Read More

The Trade Policy Training Centre in Africa (trapca) recently concluded a series of awareness workshops across Malawi. These workshops, held in Mzuzu, Lilongwe, and Blantyre, targeted key stakeholders from academia, the business community, and the media. They focused on the importance of digital trade and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Digital Trade Protocol...Read More

MALAWI ON AFCFTA TRACK Regional trade experts say the country is on the right path towards satisfying provisions in the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Digital Trade Protocol. The remarks by Thokozani Ngwira, Trade Law Expert from the ESAMI- Trade Policy Training Centre in Africa (TRAPCA), have been made during the training workshop for...Read More