Social Charter in the East African Community

The Social Charter will be a powerful reaffirmation of the values of East African people. By adopting the Charter, the Heads of state and governments belonging to the East African Community will have emphasized the key role of the Community in helping to achieve progress and social justice for the people of the regional block. Together, they will have committed themselves to realize goals set by our freedom fighters of achieving higher levels of prosperity without disease, illiteracy and ignorance.

The Social Charter must be realized at a crucial political moment, reflecting the vision of the East African people on the need for a strong social bond to counteract the negative effects of globalization by achieving improved and fair outcomes for all. It must constitute a compass for the promotion of a fair globalization based on decent lives as well as a practical tool to accelerate progress in the achievement of decent work in the regional and in each member State. It must also reflect a productive outlook by highlighting the importance of sustainable enterprises in creating a greater employment and opportunities for all.