East Africa countries will focus the 2021-2022 financial year with a focus on economic recovery through industrialization and inclusive growth following the adverse effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on the region. Desai, who is also the Chairperson of the Coordination Committee that brings together Permanent, Principal, Under Secretaries for EAC Affairs in the Partner States, was addressing the media at the EAC Headquarters in Arusha on Monday. The Principal Secretary also said that the EAC budget for the Financial Year 2021/2022 will also prioritize Private Sector engagement by putting in place appropriate strategies to ensure the private sector takes an active and participatory role in the EAC integration agenda. “The private sector can be involved in co-creation of wealth and in the achieving the goals set in the 6th EAC Development Strategy. He added that the EAC will focus on 10 priority areas which include private sector development, peace and security, health/Covid-19 response, trade development, infrastructure development, EAC digitalization agenda, agriculture, and nutrition.

Source: The Star July 10, 2021 07:52 UTC