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EACO Programmes

Explore ongoing programmes, regional conferences and strategic initiatives through which EACO advances digital governance, e-waste management and telecommunications development across East Africa.

At a Glance
5
Programmes
35
Countries
0+
Participants

Promoting seamless communication networks across East African borders through infrastructure development, policy alignment, and regional collaboration.

Key Focus Areas
Regional Integration
Infrastructure Sharing
Policy Alignment
7
Members States
Participating Countries
2930313233+2 more
Focus Areas
Regional Integration
Infrastructure Sharing
Policy Alignment

Enhancing efficient and harmonized use of radio frequency spectrum across the East African region to support telecommunications, broadcasting, and emerging technologies.

Key Focus Areas
Spectrum Allocation
Cross-Border Coordination
Emerging Technologies
7
Member States
Participating Countries
2223242526+2 more
Focus Areas
Spectrum Allocation
Cross-Border Coordination
Emerging Technologies

The EACO Post and Logistics Forum (EPLF) is the premier annual gathering for postal operators, regulators and logistics companies, driving digital transformation and e-commerce integration across East Africa.

Key Focus Areas
Digital Postal Transformation
E-Commerce Logistics Integration
Cross-Border Postal Cooperation
Universal Postal Service Standards
Annually
Event Frequency
12+
Postal MoUs
2025
Current Edition
7
Member States
Participating Countries
1516171819+2 more
Focus Areas
Digital Postal Transformation
E-Commerce Logistics Integration
Cross-Border Postal Cooperation
Universal Postal Service Standards
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The 8th Regional Awareness Conference convened in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, continuing the region's commitment to strengthening infrastructure, innovation, and partnerships for sustainable e-waste development under the circular economy framework.

Key Focus Areas
Circular Economy Infrastructure
EPR Implementation Review
Public-Private Partnerships
Key Declarations
  • none
7
Member States
2026
Year
Participating Countries
89101112+2 more
Focus Areas
Circular Economy Infrastructure
EPR Implementation Review
Public-Private Partnerships

The 7th Regional Awareness Conference brought together over 300 participants from the seven East African countries, examining progress in policy development, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) implementation, and innovations in e-waste recycling across the region.

Key Focus Areas
♻️Extended Producer Responsibility
🏭Recycling Infrastructure
💰Funding Mechanisms
🤝Informal Sector Integration
Key Declarations
  • Enhance the percentage of e-waste being properly recycled in Africa and strengthen regional cooperation for sustainable e-waste management.
  • Build infrastructure for dismantling, proper disposal and recycling of e-waste across member states.
  • Governments to establish dedicated funding mechanisms for e-waste management.
  • +6 more declarations
300+
Participants
7
Member States
10
Point Declaration
3
Site Visits
Participating Countries
12345+2 more
Focus Areas
♻️Extended Producer Responsibility
🏭Recycling Infrastructure
💰Funding Mechanisms
🤝Informal Sector Integration
+2 more — view all