BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//SEATINI - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:SEATINI X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://seatiniafrica.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for SEATINI REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Moscow BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0300 TZOFFSETTO:+0300 TZNAME:MSK DTSTART:20190101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Africa/Kampala BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0300 TZOFFSETTO:+0300 TZNAME:EAT DTSTART:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Africa/Nairobi BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0300 TZOFFSETTO:+0300 TZNAME:EAT DTSTART:20190101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20260227T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20260227T160000 DTSTAMP:20260225T065948Z CREATED:20260225T065948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T065948Z UID:9195-1772200800-1772208000@seatiniafrica.org SUMMARY:Preparing East Africa for WTO MC14: Assessing the Stakes and Developing Strategic Responses DESCRIPTION:Loading...\n \n \n \n \n \n Taking too long?\n \n \n \n Reload document \n |\n \n Open in new tab \n \n \n \n Download [270.25 KB] URL:https://seatiniafrica.org/event/preparing-east-africa-for-wto-mc14-assessing-the-stakes-and-developing-strategic-responses/ CATEGORIES:Campaign,Education,Public Forum END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20251115T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20251115T163000 DTSTAMP:20251111T041528Z CREATED:20251111T041528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T041528Z UID:9118-1763218800-1763224200@seatiniafrica.org SUMMARY:Exiting ISDS: An initiative to phase out a major obstacle to climate action DESCRIPTION:This official side event at this year’s COP\, aimed at encouraging the UNFCCC to take an official position in favour of ISDS phase out\, and encouraging countries to go ‘ISDS-free’ forms part of an initiative that will run from COP 30 to COP 31 next year: \nExiting ISDS: An initiative to phase out a major obstacle to climate action \nDate: Sat\, 15 Nov 2025\, 15:00-16:30\nRoom: Side Event Room 7 \nThis official side event at this year’s COP\, aimed at encouraging the UNFCCC to take an official position in favour of ISDS phase out\, and encouraging countries to go ‘ISDS-free’ forms part of an initiative that will run from COP 30 to COP 31 next year: \nSpeakers: \n\nIrene Vélez Torres\, Colombian Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development\nElisa Morgera\, UN Special Rapporteur on Climate Change & Human Rights\nNick Dearden\, Global Justice Now\, UK\nHerbert Kafeero\, SEATINI\, Uganda\nRaul Gabriel Benet Keil\, Teponanaztle\, Mexico\n\nThis event is co-organised by Global Justice Now\, Southern and Eastern Africa Trade Information and Negotiations Institute (SEATINI)\, ABColombia\, the Transnational Institute\, War on Want and the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL). URL:https://seatiniafrica.org/event/exiting-isds-an-initiative-to-phase-out-a-major-obstacle-to-climate-action/ CATEGORIES:Campaign,Education,Health ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://seatiniafrica.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/SEATINI-COP-30.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241126 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241130 DTSTAMP:20241127T095842Z CREATED:20241127T093503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T095842Z UID:8819-1732579200-1732924799@seatiniafrica.org SUMMARY:Aligning Investment Policy Frameworks to Climate and Sustainable Development Goals DESCRIPTION:CIVIL SOCIETY FORUM \nTHEME: “ALIGNING INVESTMENT POLICY FRAMEWORKS TO CLIMATE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS’’ \n26TH-29TH NOVEMBER 2024 \nVENUE: LAKE VICTORIA GRANADA HOTEL\, ENTEBBE\, UGANDA \nDOWNLOAD CONCEPT NOTE BELOW;\n \nREFINED CONCEPT NOTE AND PROGRAM FOR CIVIL SOCIETY FORUM URL:https://seatiniafrica.org/event/aligning-investment-policy-frameworks-to-climate-and-sustainable-development-goals/ CATEGORIES:Campaign ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://seatiniafrica.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Aligning-Investment-Policy-Frameworks-to-Climate-and-Sustainable-Development-Goals.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20231116T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20231116T140000 DTSTAMP:20231114T133935Z CREATED:20231114T130620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T133935Z UID:7893-1700121600-1700143200@seatiniafrica.org SUMMARY:Multi-stakeholder Dialogue on EU-Africa Trade and Investment Policies in Agriculture DESCRIPTION:Multi-stakeholder Dialogue on EU-Africa Trade and Investment Policies in Agriculture\nEvent Overview: \nJoin us for a pivotal multi-stakeholder dialogue organized by SEATINI – Uganda\, focusing on the implications of EU-Africa trade and investment policies on agricultural trade. This event brings together policymakers\, civil society organizations\, and value chain actors to discuss\, deliberate\, and shape the future of agricultural trade in the East African Community (EAC) under the influence of EU trade agreements. \nDate: 16 November 2023\nTime: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM\nRegister: https://bit.ly/3uga67T \nWhy Attend? \n\nUnderstand the Impact: Grasp the nuances of how EU-Africa trade and investment policies affect agricultural trade in East Africa.\nEngage with Experts: Hear from seasoned experts like Mr. Sekalema Huzaima and Mr. Francisco Mari\, who will provide in-depth analysis and insights.\nContribute to Dialogue: Share your perspectives and contribute to a critical discussion on shaping sustainable trade policies.\nNetworking Opportunities: Connect with a diverse group of stakeholders\, including policymakers\, industry experts\, and practitioners from the agricultural sector.\n\nKey Topics: \n\nImplications of the EU-Africa Trade and Investment Policies: A comprehensive look at how these policies are shaping agricultural trade in the EAC.\nThe Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA): Delve into the recent EPA between the EU and Kenya\, its challenges\, and its implications for regional integration.\nAfro-centric Trade Pathways: Explore strategies for creating inclusive\, transformative\, and mutually beneficial EU-Africa agricultural trade relations.\nLeveraging the AfCFTA: Discuss how the African Continental Free Trade Area can be utilized to promote agricultural value chains in the region.\nTransforming Uganda’s Coffee Sector: Insights into pathways for enhancing one of the most crucial agricultural sectors in East Africa.\n\nProgram Highlights: \n\nExpert Presentations: Gain insights from leading experts in the field of agricultural trade.\nPanel Discussions: Engage in thought-provoking discussions on key topics.\nPlenary Session: Participate in a comprehensive session summarizing the day’s key takeaways.\nNetworking Opportunities: Connect with other professionals and stakeholders during breaks.\n\nWho Should Attend? \nThis event is ideal for government officials\, policymakers\, trade experts\, representatives from civil society organizations\, agricultural value chain actors\, academicians\, and anyone interested in the future of agricultural trade in the EAC. \nFor more information\, please contact us via info@seatiniafrica.org URL:https://seatiniafrica.org/event/multi-stakeholder-dialogue-on-eu-africa-trade-and-investment-policies-in-agriculture/ LOCATION:Hybrid Meeting\, Uganda CATEGORIES:Campaign,Public Forum ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://seatiniafrica.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/f5f88fae-e513-4db9-bf4c-e1a5fad1702f.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221110 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221111 DTSTAMP:20221112T044344Z CREATED:20221112T044001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221112T044344Z UID:7147-1668038400-1668124799@seatiniafrica.org SUMMARY:Invitation to a Webinar on Tax Justice and Investment Governance in Africa: 10th November 2022 DESCRIPTION:The Nexus between Tax Justice and Investment Governance in Africa \nOnline Webinar\nThis event will take place at 8-9:30am EST/ 12-1:30pm GMT/ 3-4:30pm EAT. Registration is free but required. Please register here. \nCCSI\, Tax Justice Network Africa (TJN-A)\, and SEATINI-Uganda will host a webinar to discuss tax justice and investment governance. \nTax and investment frameworks interact in a variety of complex ways. While taxation measures are crucial for achieving sustainable development outcomes\, the ability of states to design and implement effective and progressive tax measures can be constrained by investor protections enshrined in investment treaties. Investor claims can seek to rely on treaties to lock in fiscal incentives\, challenge government efforts to collect taxes\, and generally make tax administration and collection more challenging. \nTo facilitate a conversation of these issues in the context of ongoing policy developments\, TJN-A and CCSI are convening a webinar to: \nIncrease stakeholder appreciation and understanding of the links between tax justice and investment governance.\nProvide a platform for engagement between civil society organizations that work on tax and investment.\nStrengthen understanding of the key issues in ongoing tax and investment policymaking processes\, particularly at the African Union level.\nIdentify policy options that can inform negotiations on tax and investment issues.\nSpeakers:\nEverlyn Kavenge\, Policy Assistant\, Tax and Investment\, TJN-A\nAfrica Kiiza\, Consulting Research Fellow\, CCSI\nBrendah Akankunda\, Executive Director\, SEATINI-Uganda\nClaire Provost\, Investigative Journalist\, Author of the report “Taxes on trial: How trade deals threaten tax justice?”\nStefano Prato\, Managing Director\, Society for International Development (SID) (invited)\nRepresentative from The South Centre \nCCSI’s co-organization of this event is supported by GIZ on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ); however\, the views expressed do not necessarily reflect the German government’s official views or policies. \nRegister here; https://columbiauniversity.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcsd-ChqDsqEtDw5pfkopTnu9Lx-vQFqlWm. URL:https://seatiniafrica.org/event/invitation-to-a-webinar-on-tax-justice-and-investment-governance-in-africa-10th-november-2022/ CATEGORIES:Campaign ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://seatiniafrica.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Flyer.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20200716T140000 DTEND;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20200716T160000 DTSTAMP:20200716T204113Z CREATED:20200716T202447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200716T204113Z UID:5360-1594908000-1594915200@seatiniafrica.org SUMMARY:Update on the State of Play of ACP - EU Post Cotonou Negotiations DESCRIPTION: URL:https://seatiniafrica.org/event/5360/ LOCATION:ZOOM MEETING CATEGORIES:Campaign ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://seatiniafrica.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Flyer.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200629 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200804 DTSTAMP:20200716T054922Z CREATED:20200627T173933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200716T054922Z UID:5245-1593388800-1596499199@seatiniafrica.org SUMMARY:Life Before Profits DESCRIPTION:PURSUING THE RIGHT TO DIGNITY AND LIVELIHOOD BEFORE PROFITS \nSEATINI Uganda and CEFROHT\, both Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) working towards social and economic justice are pursuing the right to dignity and livelihood for workers in commercial land based investments in a campaign dubbed; ‘‘Life Before Profits.’’ \nFindings from a findings recently published by Southern and Eastern Africa Trade Information and Negotiations Institute (SEATINI) Uganda and Urgent Action Fund reveals that workers\, especially women are adversely affected by the lack of appropriate personal protective gears which exposes them to chemicals which burn and irritate their skin and nose ; very low wages as low as 4\,400 Uganda shillings per day; very heavy work load involving carrying up to 1\,200 kilograms of load a day; lack of access paid maternity leave as a consequence of pregnancy and annual leave; high levels of labor casualization which exposes them to job insecurity; subjection to forced cohabitation; unfair dismissal from work\, among others. \nSEATINI Uganda and CEFROHT in partnership with Both ENDS are undertaking various activities aimed at pursuing the right to dignity and livelihood for workers in commercial investments; \nSEATINI together with CEFROHT filed a case on the 6th day of March\, 2020 and served the Attorney general with the pleading and a hearing notice\, the case will be coming up for hearing on the 29th day of June\, 2020 at 9:00 AM in the High Court of Uganda (Civil Division) at Kampala. \nAs SEATINI and CEFROHT await the ruling of the case by the High Court\, the two organizations have also set out to undertake various actions which will begin with media engagements starting on Monday 29th June 2020. \n  URL:https://seatiniafrica.org/event/life-before-profits/ CATEGORIES:Campaign ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://seatiniafrica.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/PalmFruits.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR