{{The East African Community has received a US$15 Million grant from the government of Sweden which will be used in infrastructural development projects such as ports, improvement in the bloc\u2019s border crossings and support growth of the region\u2019s private sector.}}<\/p>\n
A Swedish diplomat Bj\u00f6rn H\u00e4ggmark, said, \u201cThis additional core investment underlines Sweden\u2019s commitment to East African integration.\u201d <\/p>\n
He added that East Africa\u2019s potential has never been greater; \u201cEast Africa is an increasingly important and vibrant player in the world economy. It must also be remembered that integration is not only about economics; integration does also enhance peace and stability.\u201d<\/p>\n
This was said during after the signing of a contribution agreement between the government of Sweden and TradeMark East Africa.<\/p>\n
Swedish government pledged continued support to the East African Community to realise its agenda. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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