Trade Mark East Africa, a non-profit organization, signed an agreement with Ethiopia to open a new office in Addis Ababa. Professor Afework Kassu, State Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Mr. Frank Matsaer, Executive Director of Trade Mark East Africa (TMEA), signed a host country agreement today. The Minister said Ethiopia is undergoing socio-economic reforms which need regional economic integrity. The Minister appreciated the decision of the organization to open office in Ethiopia and said the government would assist in the process.

TMEA’s Executive Director stated that TMEA would work to accelerate the movement of goods and to reduce the cost of trade in East Africa.

Trade Mark East Africa (TMEA) is funded by a range of development agencies with the aim of growing prosperity in East Africa through trade. The organization works closely with East African Community (EAC) institutions, national governments, the private sector and civil society organizations to increase trade by unlocking economic potential through: increased physical access to markets, enhanced trade environment, and Improved business competitiveness.

Source: Fana BC and TMEA’s website (https://www.trademarkea.com/who-we-are/our-organisation/)