East African Communications Organisation (EACO)
The East African Communications Organization (EACO) was established in 2012, as a regional autonomous
organization with international legal personality and is headquartered in Kigali Rwanda.
EACO brings together national ICT regulators, operators, services providers (in the telecommunication,
broadcasting and postal sub-sectors), ICT training institutions and other stakeholders in the
communication sector within Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda.
The broad objective of EACO is to strengthen and promote cooperation among the seven EAC Countries in the
development and provision of postal, telecommunication and broadcasting services in East Africa.
The specific objectives of EACO are:
- To harmonise ICT Policy and regulatory frameworks in the East African region
- To promote the development of broadcasting, postal and telecommunications/ ICTs
- To devise ways and means to achieve fast, reliable, secure, affordable and efficient
communication services within the EAC
Presently, EACO is a Sector member of the ITU and an Observer at the EAC. It has 74 ICT members and over 12
Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with affiliates including, Ericsson, Internet Society (ISOC),
International Telecommunications Satellites Organization (ITSO), Commonwealth Telecommunications
Organization (CTO), AFRALTI, ARICEA, GSMA.
EACO Mission
“To coordinate the development of the communications sector through harmonization of policy and regulatory frameworks in the East African Community".
EACO Vision
“A digitally empowered East Africa region”.
EACO Objectives
- To harmonise ICT Policy and regulatory frameworks in the East African region;
- To promote the development of broadcasting, postal and telecommunications/ICT services;
- To devise ways and means to achieve robust, reliable, secure, affordable and efficient communication services within the East African Community; and
- Any other objective as may be determined by the Board from time to time.
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EACO Core Values
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Innovation:
We constantly strive to redefine the standard of excellence in everything we do.
Therefore, we are open to ideas that challenge the conventional views and drive innovation.
The only constant in life is change and we believe that in order to stay relevant, we must constantly improve with society's changing needs.
Excellence:
We conduct ourselves and serve our clients in a manner that reflects our training and positive image.Inclusivity:
We work together as Organization in unit of mind and mission to achieve our set vision, and commit to serve the diverse population of East Africa Community in the effort to have an informed knowledge Society.Integrity:
We uphold laws and regulations, act with honesty, and treat everyone with fairness and respect.Sustainability:
We are committed to operate in a manner that fosters environmental, social and economic well-being.
