The EACO Secretariat is headquartered in Kigali, Rwanda and is headed by an Executive Secretary
The EACO Secretariat will be responsible for:
Conducting and executing EACO business operations on a day-to-day basis
The development and implementation of the strategic plan and management of all EACO
programmes and projects
Convening, in consultation with the Chairpersons of the relevant organs, the meetings of
various organs/committees, taking and maintaining records of those meetings
Development of necessary information and position papers to be discussed by the various EACO
institutions
Providing strategic and technical facilitation as well administrative and logistical support
to the meetings of all EACO organs
Establishing an information data base and documentation for the ICT industry and
disseminating such information to the membership as may be necessary
Carrying out of the general and financial administration of EACO including preparation and
implementation of operational and financial plans and budgets, keeping proper books of
accounts and ensuring annual auditing of those accounts
Mobilizing funds, from development partners and other sources, for the implementation of
EACO programs and activities
Representing and promoting EACO regionally and internationally
Maintaining and safekeeping of all official documents, records and assets
Such other activities as the Congress may from time to time determine
The expenses of the EACO Secretariat shall be borne by members
