The number of countries accessing the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (Comesa) Fund through its adjustment facility (CAF) fund is expected to reach 17 out 19 by the end of this year.
According to the latest status report of the Comesa Regional Integration Support Mechanism (RISM), the average disbursement per country is expected to be about €4 million (Sh448m) with a few countries likely to get over €8 million (Sh896m) during the life of the programme. RISM is currently providing funding for the facility.