Addis Ababa: The 2nd COMESA Institutions Awareness Forum is taking place in Addis Ababa. This two-day event, hosted by the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), aims to raise awareness about the operations of COMESA institutions and foster engagement among various stakeholders. According to Ethiopian News Agency, the event is part of COMESA's 30th Anniversary celebrations and COMESA Week. The forum focuses on raising awareness about COMESA and its operations among various stakeholders, including the business community, policymakers, youth, and media. The COMESA Week is being held under the theme, "Accelerating Regional Integration through the Development of Value Chains in Climate Resilient Agriculture, Mining and Tourism." It highlights the potential of the bloc for becoming a significant marketplace for goods and services, as well as the role of women and youth entrepreneurs in driving the economy of the region.