TradeMark East Africa (TMEA) is an aid-for-trade organisation that was established with the aim of growing prosperity in East Africa through increased trade. TMEA, which is funded by a range of development agencies, operates on a not-for-profit basis.
TMEA is funded by the development agencies of the following countries: French Development Agency (AFD), Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Irish Aid, the Netherlands, Norway, United Kingdom, United States of America and the European Union.
We work closely with East African Community (EAC) institutions, national governments, the private sector, and civil society organisations to increase trade by unlocking economic potential through increased physical access to markets, enhanced trade environment and improved business competitiveness.
We believe that enhanced trade contributes to economic growth, a reduction in poverty and subsequently increased prosperity. TMEA has its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya with branches and operations in Arusha (at the East African Community), Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Hargeisa, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. TMEA is now expanding its trade facilitation programme and launching operations in Djibouti and Malawi.
