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CODESA Document Library
From mandate to mechanism—building the digital and social architecture for a connected COMESA.
The COMESA Digitalisation, Education and Social Agency (CODESA) is not a conventional project; it is a treaty-consistent institutional instrument designed to accelerate regional integration through digital transformation, inclusive education, and social equity. Conceived as a specialized agency under COMESA with a ten-year mandate, CODESA provides the structural and operational backbone for harmonizing digital public infrastructure, vocational capacity, and social development frameworks across 21 Member States.
This library is the formal repository of that architecture.
What you will find here is not a random collection of reports or technical manuals. It is a curated archive of the legal, strategic, and fiduciary instruments that define CODESA’s institutional identity and operational logic. From the founding Charter and Host Country Agreement to mission plans, pillar strategies, and compliance frameworks, each document represents a codified step toward a regional operating system—one that embeds interoperability, accountability, and resilience at scale.
The repository reflects the modular design of CODESA’s three mission pillars—Strategic Alliance for SFPSEI, Digitalisation and Connectivity, and Pan-African Power Play—while preserving the integrated logic that binds them into a single, treaty-anchored framework. It documents not only what is being built, but how, under what legal authority, and with which safeguards.
As CODESA advances through its phased implementation, this archive will evolve in parallel. It is intended as a living, transparent, and interoperable knowledge base—open to scrutiny, replication, and contribution. Above all, it affirms that digitalisation and social equity in COMESA are not aspirational slogans, but enforceable commitments—documented, measurable, and institutionally guaranteed.
CODESA documentation
Executive Summary
Outlines CODESA’s mandate, governance, and ten-year plan to drive digitalisation, education, and social equity across COMESA.
CODESA Purpose
Defines CODESA as a COMESA specialized unit with a ten-year mandate for digitalisation, education, and social equity.
Mission Plan
Outlines CODESA’s objectives, theory of change, and phased implementation across all pillars.
Pillar I – Strategic Alliance for SFPSEI
Details the ACTESA–CODESA alliance for harmonized agriculture, digital enablers, and logistics.
Pillar II – Digitalisation and Connectivity
Sets the roadmap for broadband corridors, e-government platforms, and cybersecurity frameworks.
Pillar III – Pan-African Power Play
Combines infrastructure, digital systems, and trade facilitation for regional integration.
Pillar IV – Capacity Building
Introduces the Digital & Social Innovation Academy for training officials, SMEs, and civil society.
Minor Pillars – Compliance & MEL
Covers PPP governance, fiduciary controls, safeguards, and unified monitoring systems.
COMESA Circular on Agenda 2074
Mandates integration of Agenda 2074 into COMESA programs, linking digitalisation and social equity to regional plans.
Includes compliance, financing, and MEL mechanisms for measurable implementation.
Governance Manual
Defines CODESA’s governance structure, oversight bodies, and decision-making rules.
Includes ethics, conflict management, and secure records protocols.
Development Fund Charter
Creates a multi-donor fund for CODESA programs with IPSAS-compliant controls. Mandates audits, transparency, and safeguards aligned with AfDB ISS and OCDS.
Development Fund
Positions the fund as a regional PPP financing mechanism for digital and social projects. Standardizes governance, procurement, and MEL with public dashboards.
Host Country Agreement (Draft)
Grants CODESA legal personality, privileges, and immunities as a COMESA specialized agency.
Covers headquarters, tax exemptions, visas, and dispute resolution protocols.
Draft Authority Decision
Authorizes CODESA as a COMESA specialized agency with a ten-year mandate. Confirms legal personality, operational autonomy, and external funding model.
Financial Regulations & Rules
Sets IPSAS-based accounting, internal controls, and anti-fraud measures. Requires digital finance systems and blockchain-enabled transparency.
Executive Regulations & Staff Rules
Implements transparent HR policies for recruitment, pay, and performance. Includes whistleblower protection and annual policy reviews.
Member State Participation Framework
Outlines voluntary participation terms for COMESA states in CODESA programs.
Requires workplans, reporting, and compliance with safeguards.
Procurement Policy & Standard Bidding Docs
Establishes open, competitive procurement aligned with OCDS and World Bank norms.
Includes templates, complaints mechanisms, and anti-fraud clauses.
Safeguards, Compliance & Legal Interfaces
Integrates AfDB ISS and World Bank ESF for E&S risk management. Standardizes data protection, cybersecurity, and dispute resolution.
Anti-Fraud, Corruption & AML Policy
Adopts zero-tolerance for fraud and money laundering with strict KYC.
Mandates reporting, investigations, and sanctions aligned with FATF.
MoU – EUSL, ACTESA & CODESA
Formalizes cooperation for joint programs in agriculture and social equity. Defines roles, governance, data sharing, and compliance protocols.
Cooperation Agreement – COMESA Secretariat & CODESA
Clarifies roles and coordination between COMESA and CODESA.
Covers planning, reporting, and dispute resolution mechanisms.
Delegation of Authority Framework
Specifies decision rights, financial limits, and procurement thresholds.
Includes emergency protocols and periodic audits for accountability.
CODESA: Building the Digital and Social Future of COMESA
CODESA is more than an initiative—it is a treaty-based mechanism to accelerate digitalisation, education, and social equity across 21 Member States. By harmonizing infrastructure, governance, and capacity, CODESA transforms integration from aspiration into measurable reality. This video introduces the vision, mandate, and architecture behind a decade-long mission to connect systems, empower people, and institutionalize fairness across the COMESA region.
