At ESAMI-trapca, we empower individuals and organizations to thrive in the ever-evolving world of international trade. Our alumni network is a testament to our success. We are honoured to have graduates working in leading roles across the trade spectrum: Governments Regional Economic Communities (RECs) Development Agencies Business Councils The Impact of Our Programs Speaks for...Read More
Alumni Spotlight: Celebrating our Graduate’s Success! ESAMI Trade Policy Training Centre in Africa – ESAMI-trapca takes immense pride in our MSc Trade Policy and Trade Law alumni. They play a pivotal role in shaping national, regional, continental, and multilateral trade agendas, enabling countries to harness opportunities from international trade arrangements. With their trade expertise, competence,...Read More
My career took a drastic positive turn in 2007 when I enrolled first for a Certificate in Economic Foundations of Trade and Trade Policy, then subsequently, the prestigious Master of Science Degree in International Trade Policy and Trade Law. This enhanced my understanding of international trade and put me a step ahead of most of...Read More
ESAMI-trapca takes pride in Alumni under our MSc Trade Policy and Trade Law, as they are at the center stage of the national, regional, continental and multilateral trade agenda facilitating countries to harness opportunities from #internationaltrade arrangements. Empowered with #trade expertise, competence, and determination, our alumni are making trade part of the solution by shaping...Read More
“I joined ESAMI-trapca in 2018, by then I was an entry level Investment Promotion Officer in the Ministry of Industry and Trade in Malawi. I obtained my Postgraduate Diploma in 2019 and MSc in 2021. The knowledge, skills and the hands-on experience I gained throughout my education have been very invaluable and key in shaping...Read More
The impact of TRAPCA is not only felt in beneficiary countries but also in corridors of power shaping the destiny of the African continent. Above are TRAPCA alumni representing their countries （Botswana, Somalia and Kenya）in AfCFTA negotiations currently on course in Accra, GhanaRead More
Meet Tsotetsi Makong, Trade Facilitation Expert, Trade Policy Training Centre in Africa. Previously he was counsellor at the Lesotho Mission in Geneva and chair of WTO Committees on Trade Related Investment Measures and Import Licensing, Coordinator and Chief negotiator of G77 and China Geneva Chapter, expert level Coordinator and Chief Negotiator of the African Group on...Read More
Investor-State dispute settlement and developing countries Martha Getachew Bekele The inclusion of investor-State dispute settlement (ISDS) provisions in international investment agreements may end up undermining public welfare, particularly in developing countries. From ‘regulatory chill’ to huge legal fees, ISDS shrinks the regulatory space of developing countries unless negotiators consider a range of options. This short...Read More
Zambia Association of Manufacturers – ZAM has appointed a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Florence Muleya to take over over from Chipego Zulu who is currently the Associations Vice President (South). Muleya previously worked as a Researcher and Manager at the Zambia Institute for Policy Analysis and Research (ZIPAR), an institution committed to working towards...Read More
