The State of the Bioeconomy in Eastern Africa: 2026 is the third in a series of biennial status reports that track progress in the region and support implementation of the East African Community (EAC) Regional Bioeconomy Strategy (2021/22–2031/32).
According to the new regional assessment, East Africa is well positioned to build a competitive and inclusive bioeconomy by turning its rich biological resources, research capabilities and growing innovation ecosystem into higher-value products, new industries and jobs. The report identifies several emerging priorities that could significantly accelerate bioeconomy development in Eastern Africa, including:
Project / This project aimed to promote partnerships between Kenya and Sweden bioeconomy private sectors.
Media advisory / SEI invites journalists to a media briefing where its experts will share their perspectives on key topics ahead of the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP17).
Feature / Kenya has launched its first National Bioeconomy Strategy, becoming one of a small number of African countries with a dedicated national bioeconomy strategy.
Other publication / This brief captures outcomes of a high-level meeting on bioeconomy convened by SEI and NatureFinance.
