ESAMI Trade Policy Training Centre in Africa - Esami-trapca

22/07/2026

Strengthen Fair Competition. Drive Regional Integration.

As the African Continental Free Trade Area ( ) continues to reshape Africa's economic landscape, understanding Competition Policy and Law is becoming essential for , , , and experts.

Join ESAMI Trade Policy Training Centre in Africa - Esami-trapca's Executive Course on Competition Policy and Law in African RECs and gain practical knowledge on how competition policy promotes:

✅ Fair and competitive markets
✅ Consumer welfare and business growth
✅ Investment and innovation
✅ Effective enforcement of competition law
✅ Regional cooperation under the AfCFTA

Participants will explore key areas including:
🔹 Anti-competitive agreements
🔹 Abuse of dominance
🔹 Merger control
🔹 Competition policy and regulation
🔹 Regional and national competition regimes
🔹 Competition law enforcement in Sub-Saharan Africa

📅 Date: 27 – 31 July 2026
📍 Venue: ESAMI Headquarters, Arusha, Tanzania
⏱ Duration: 1 Week
💰 Course Fee: USD 1,250

👉 Register: https://cutt.ly/Xt45jmz6



ESAMI

21/07/2026

Have You Registered Yet?

Don’t miss your chance to join the Scientific Research and Grant Writing Workshop and gain practical skills in scientific research, grant proposal writing, publishing, AI in research, and Open Science.

📅 29–31 July 2026
🕘 0900–1600 hrs (EAT)
📍 ESAMI Headquarters, Arusha, Tanzania (Hybrid)
💵 USD 500

⏳ Registration is closing soon, and spaces are limited. Secure your place today and join researchers, academics, development practitioners, policymakers, government officials, and postgraduate students from across the region.

📌 Register now using the link on the poster.
👉🏾Learn more: www.esami-africa.org

19/07/2026

⏳ Only 13 days to go!

Don't miss this opportunity to upskill your international trade expertise with ESAMI Trade Policy Training Centre in Africa - Esami-trapca's Executive Course on Tools for Trade Policy Analysis.

Whether you're a trade policymaker, negotiator, researcher, or regional integration practitioner, this programme will equip you with practical analytical tools to make evidence-based trade decisions.

📍 Kampala, Uganda
📅 2–14 August 2026
⏳ Duration: 2 Weeks
💰 Course Fee: USD 1,600

🎯 Reserve your seat today!

👉 Register now: https://cutt.ly/HyqsHDnL



ESAMI

Strengthen your trade policy analysis skills with practical, data-driven tools.

Join ESAMI Trade Policy Training Centre in Africa - Esami-trapca's Executive Course on Tools for Trade Policy Analysis and gain hands-on experience with quantitative methods used to evaluate trade policies, negotiations, and development outcomes.

📅 2–14 August 2026
📍 Kampala, Uganda
⏳ Duration: 2 Weeks
💰 Course Fee: USD 1,600

Throughout this intensive programme, participants will learn to:
✅ Apply quantitative tools for trade policy analysis
✅ Analyze trade flows using global trade databases such as UN COMTRADE, WITS/TRAINS, and other international data sources
✅ Examine tariffs, non-tariff measures, and regional trade agreements
✅ Build practical skills in trade indicators, gravity models, and policy evaluation using analytical software
✅ Strengthen understanding of bilateral, regional, and multilateral trade negotiations and their economic impacts

Who should attend?
Trade and trade-related ministry officials, regional economic community practitioners, trade negotiators, policymakers, officials from ministries of finance, foreign affairs and justice, attorney general offices, researchers, and regional integration practitioners.
Equip yourself with the analytical skills needed to make evidence-based trade policy decisions and contribute to sustainable economic development.

👉 Register: https://cutt.ly/HyqsHDnL



ESAMI

17/07/2026

Turn Trade Data into Better Policy Decisions.

In today's rapidly evolving global trade environment, decisions backed by data make the difference. Join ESAMI Trade Policy Training Centre in Africa - Esami-trapca's Executive Course on Tools for Trade Policy Analysis and gain practical skills to analyze trade flows, evaluate policy options, and support evidence-based trade negotiations.

Over this intensive 2-week programme, you will learn how to:
📊 Analyze international trade data using leading databases and analytical tools.
🌍 Measure the impact of trade agreements, tariffs, and non-tariff measures.
📈 Apply trade indicators, gravity models, and partial equilibrium analysis.
💻 Work with global trade databases including UN COMTRADE, WITS/TRAINS, UNCTAD, WTO, and ITC.
🤝 Build practical skills for regional integration, trade negotiations, and policy development.

Ideal for:
✔ Trade & Finance Ministry Officials
✔ Regional Economic Community Officials
✔ Trade Negotiators
✔ Regional Integration Practitioners
✔ Legal & Foreign Affairs Officers
✔ Researchers and Policy Analysts

📅 Date: 2–14 August 2026
📍 Venue: Kampala, Uganda
⏳ Duration: 2 Weeks
💲 Course Fee: USD 1,600

Strengthen your analytical skills. Shape better trade policies. Drive Africa's economic transformation.

👉 Register: https://cutt.ly/HyqsHDnL



ESAMI

14/07/2026

🌍✨ Official Opening of the Economic Diplomacy Training Programme ✨🌍

ESAMI Trade Policy Training Centre in Africa - Esami-trapca was honoured to host the official opening of the Economic Diplomacy Training Programme for Uganda’s Trade Attachés 🇺🇬🤝🌐

The occasion was graced by H.E. Ambassador Anne Katusiime, Uganda’s Consul General in Arusha 🎖️, and Commissioner Cleopas Ndorere, Commissioner for External Trade at Uganda’s Ministry of Trade Industry and cooperatives uganda-MTIC 🏛️📈

The specialised programme is being implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Trade Industry and cooperatives uganda-MTIC and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Uganda, through the Uganda Consulate General in Arusha 🇺🇬🤝

The training is designed to strengthen the capacity of Uganda’s Trade Attachés to serve as effective:

🌐 Commercial diplomats
📊 Market intelligence officers
💼 Investment facilitators
🤝 Strategic negotiators
🔗 Partnership builders

Through practical and applied learning, participants will strengthen their ability to promote Uganda’s exports 📦, attract and facilitate investment 💰, identify market opportunities 🔍, address market-access barriers 🚧 and advance Uganda’s economic interests in regional and international markets 🌍.

The official opening highlighted the critical role of Uganda’s foreign missions in translating national trade, investment and development priorities into measurable commercial and development outcomes 🚀📈

ESAMI-trapca appreciates the Government of Uganda, the Ministry of Trade Industry and cooperatives uganda-MTIC, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Uganda through the Uganda Consulate General in Arusha for their leadership and partnership in developing a new generation of results-oriented economic diplomats 🌟🤝



ESAMI

13/07/2026

🌍 21 Countries. One Vision. Africa's Future in Trade Starts Today.

Today, Monday, 13th July 2026, marks the official launch of another cohort of the ESAMI Trade Policy Training Centre in Africa - Esami-trapca MSc Pre-requisite in Trade Policy and Trade Law - a Fully Funded Opportunity bringing together the continent's emerging trade leaders.

For the next 6 weeks, participants will deepen their knowledge of international trade policy, trade law, and trade analysis while building the skills needed to drive Africa's trade transformation and maximize opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and beyond.

This year's cohort unites participants from 21 African countries:
🇧🇼 Botswana • 🇸🇿 Eswatini • 🇪🇹 Ethiopia • 🇬🇲 Gambia • 🇬🇭 Ghana • 🇰🇪 Kenya • 🇱🇸 Lesotho • 🇱🇷 Liberia • 🇲🇼 Malawi • 🇲🇿 Mozambique • 🇳🇦 Namibia • 🇳🇬 Nigeria • 🇷🇼 Rwanda • 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone • 🇸🇴 Somalia • 🇸🇸 South Sudan • 🇸🇩 Sudan • 🇹🇿 Tanzania • 🇺🇬 Uganda • 🇿🇲 Zambia • 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe

Different backgrounds. Diverse perspectives. One shared commitment: building a stronger, more integrated Africa through trade.

Our sincere appreciation goes to our valued partners whose unwavering support continues to make this fully-funded programme possible:
🇸🇪 Sida - Styrelsen för Internationellt Utvecklingssamarbete, Embassy of Sweden, Addis Ababa, and Lund University School of Economics and Management. Your commitment to strengthening Africa's trade capacity is empowering a new generation of trade professionals and leaders across the continent.

To our newest participants - welcome to the ESAMI-trapca community!

Are you interested in a career in international trade? Start with the ESAMI Trade Policy Training Centre in Africa - Esami-trapca Pre-requisite Course and gain the foundation to become a future trade professional.

👉Apply now: https://cutt.ly/qt244rN4



ESAMI

08/07/2026

🌍 Africa's next trade frontier is digital. Will you be ready to lead it?

The is unlocking unprecedented opportunities for cross-border digital trade, e-commerce, and innovation across Africa. Success in this new era requires professionals who understand the evolving digital economy, emerging technologies, and the regulations shaping modern trade.

Join ESAMI Trade Policy Training Centre in Africa - Esami-trapca's Executive Course on Digital Trade, E-Commerce & Domestic Regulations and develop the practical skills to navigate Africa's rapidly changing trade landscape.

You'll gain insights into:
✅ Digital trade and e-commerce under the AfCFTA
✅ Cross-border trade regulations and digital governance
✅ Online payments, taxation, cybersecurity, and consumer protection
✅ E-commerce business models and digital market opportunities
✅ Policies that enable Africa's digital transformation

Who should attend?
Trade and trade-related ministry officials, AfCFTA negotiators, Regional Economic Community practitioners, policymakers, transport and logistics professionals, and private sector leaders seeking to unlock new opportunities in Africa's digital economy.

📅 Date: 17–28 August 2026
📍 Venue: ESAMI Headquarters, Arusha, Tanzania
⏳ Duration: 2 Weeks
💵 Course Fee: USD 1,600

👉Register now: https://cutt.ly/ft45Qwrc



ESAMI

06/07/2026

Strengthen your trade policy analysis skills with practical, data-driven tools.

Join ESAMI Trade Policy Training Centre in Africa - Esami-trapca's Executive Course on Tools for Trade Policy Analysis and gain hands-on experience with quantitative methods used to evaluate trade policies, negotiations, and development outcomes.

📅 2–14 August 2026
📍 Kampala, Uganda
⏳ Duration: 2 Weeks
💰 Course Fee: USD 1,600

Throughout this intensive programme, participants will learn to:
✅ Apply quantitative tools for trade policy analysis
✅ Analyze trade flows using global trade databases such as UN COMTRADE, WITS/TRAINS, and other international data sources
✅ Examine tariffs, non-tariff measures, and regional trade agreements
✅ Build practical skills in trade indicators, gravity models, and policy evaluation using analytical software
✅ Strengthen understanding of bilateral, regional, and multilateral trade negotiations and their economic impacts

Who should attend?
Trade and trade-related ministry officials, regional economic community practitioners, trade negotiators, policymakers, officials from ministries of finance, foreign affairs and justice, attorney general offices, researchers, and regional integration practitioners.
Equip yourself with the analytical skills needed to make evidence-based trade policy decisions and contribute to sustainable economic development.

👉 Register: https://cutt.ly/HyqsHDnL



ESAMI

30/06/2026

🚀 Stand Out. Get Certified. Lead with Impact.

Take your consulting career to the next level with the Certified Professional Consultant (CPC) programme.

📢 Register today: https://shorturl.at/1ViE7



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Certified Professional Consultant (CPC)
Stand out. Get certified. Lead with impact.
Certified Professional Consultant (CPC) programme is now open for enrolment.
Please scan the QR code to register or follow this link: https://shorturl.at/1ViE7.

30/06/2026

🌍 Advance Your Career in International Trade

ESAMI Trade Policy Training Centre in Africa - Esami-trapca invites you to enroll in the MSc Pre-requisite in Trade Policy and Trade Law – a Fully Funded Opportunity

MSc Pre-requisite in Trade Policy and Trade Law (TRP400) is the entry point into ESAMI Trade Policy Training Centre in Africa - Esami-trapca’s prestigious academic pathway in international trade. The course is delivered through the ESAMI-trapca e-learning platform over a six-week period and comprises three key foundational modules: Introduction to International Trade Law, Economics of International Trade, and Trade Data Retrieval and Analysis.

Offered in both English and French, this programme provides an excellent opportunity for aspiring trade professionals to build a strong foundation in international trade. It is designed to equip participants with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to navigate today's dynamic global trading environment.

Successful completion of the programme qualifies participants for admission into the Advanced Academic Courses leading to the Postgraduate Diploma Award (PGDA) and Masters in International Trade Policy and Trade Law. In addition, participants gain critical expertise in trade policy, enabling them to analyze, interpret, and effectively address complex trade-related challenges. Whether you are seeking to advance your career, strengthen your professional capabilities, or pursue higher academic qualifications, this course serves as a valuable gateway to becoming a skilled trade expert.

🎯 Who Should Apply?
1. Academically Qualified Individuals – Holders of a first degree in Economics, Law, Social Sciences, or other relevant fields from a recognized university or academic institution.
2. Professionals in Trade & Related Sectors – Practitioners from the public and private sectors working in trade, customs, finance, foreign affairs, regional integration, and related areas.
3. Civil Society & NGO Staff – Individuals engaged in trade policy, advocacy, or development work.
4. Trade Practitioners & Aspiring Scholars – Those seeking to strengthen their policy or academic foundation and who intend to pursue TRAPCA’s Post-Graduate Diploma (PGDA) or MSc programmes.
5. Experienced Practitioners – Professionals with relevant work experience in trade or development-related areas across government, public sector, private sector, or NGOs/CSOs, particularly from LDCs/LICs in Sub-Saharan Africa.
6. Language-Proficient Applicants – Candidates with a proven command of English or French, depending on the language of study.
7. Future PGDA/MSc Candidates – Applicants aiming to progress in ESAMI-trapca’s academic pathway, as successful completion of TRP400 is a mandatory entry requirement.

✨ Why Join?
✔ Fully-funded learning opportunity
✔ Build essential knowledge in Trade Policy and Trade Law
✔ Learn from leading trade experts and practitioners
✔ Flexible, accessible, and tailored to Africa’s trade realities

👉 Apply Now: https://cutt.ly/Vt9ftaHJ



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