The United States government, through USAID’s Economic Recovery and Reform Activity (ERRA) program, has awarded a $2 million grant to the Eastern Africa Grain Council (EAGC).
This funding will strengthen the competitiveness of export-oriented staple food value chains in East Africa, specifically benefiting Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
Through the five-year ERRA US$75 million program, USAID and TMA are driving transformative trade and investment reforms in the East and Horn of Africa to create jobs in the staple crops and textiles sectors, especially for women and youth. A core part of this is to increase the ability of grain producers to export both regionally and to the rest of the world.
Speaking during the signing ceremony, TMA’s CEO, Mr David Beer, revealed that the strategic collaboration with EAGC and USAID will boost grain exports within the region.
