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Regional integration is evolving beyond infrastructure into digital and financial coordination.

The East African Community announced an expansion of its integration agenda in early April 2026, incorporating digital systems and financial coordination as key pillars.

According to updates from the EAC Secretariat, priorities now include digital payment interoperability, cross-border data systems, and financial market alignment.

Officials noted that traditional integration efforts, focused on transport and trade, must now evolve to reflect the realities of modern economies.

This marks a shift toward system-level integration, where digital and financial infrastructure play a central role.

Source: EAC Institutional Update

2.04. 2026/ Urge- DeveWire

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