EADB’s Annual State Lawyers Seminar Kicks off In Nairobi
East African Development Bank’s annual training program for state lawyers will be held from 5th to 9th August 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya. The training offered to East African States legal resources focuses on equipping participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to negotiate international treaties and agreements effectively.
In collaboration with the global law firm, DLA Piper, the program will cover a range of critical topics, including joint venture agreements, supply agreements, and international treaties. In addition, this year’s 50 participants will delve into the substantive issues surrounding these agreements, ensuring they are well-prepared to handle complex negotiations.
The annual training will address the political, social, and economic contexts in which agreements and treaties are negotiated.
Understanding these factors is crucial for structuring transactions and related policies in a manner that is beneficial to the host country and the investors .
Participants will learn to navigate these multifaceted environments, enabling them to develop agreements that are both equitable and sustainable.
“Our goal is to provide legal professionals with comprehensive skills that not only enhances their negotiation skills but also deepens their understanding of the broader contexts affecting current agreements and treaties in their countries,” said EADB Director General Vivienne Yeda. “By the end of this training, participants will be better equipped to structure agreements that support the development goals of host countries while ensuring fair and transparent transactions.”
“Our international training team was incredibly impressed by the high level of engagement and dedication of the participating public sector lawyers,” said Jay Finkelstein, DLA Piper Of Counsel and course leader. “We are grateful for our longstanding collaboration with EADB on this important initiative.”
The annual program has trained over 600 state lawyers from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. It is designed for lawyers who are involved in negotiating and drafting their treaties and agreements. Participants will benefit from interactive sessions, case studies, and expert-led discussions that will provide practical insights and strategies and also provide an opportunity for net working .
About EADB
in 1967 under the then East African Cooperation Treaty. In 1980, the Bank was re-established under a new Charter and the Bank’s role and mandate were reviewed and its operational scope expanded to enable it to promote social and economic developments and facilitate regional integration across its member states of Rwanda, Uganda,
Kenya, and Tanzania. The Bank continues to support the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMES) which are the backbone of the East African Economies. Apart from the SME financing, EADB also finances projects that promote environmental conservation, renewable energy, climate resilience, Infrastructure, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Tourism sectors among others.