Tag: Regional integration
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East Africa Urged to Embrace Open Borders for Small Traders
New Push for Open Borders in East Africa East African Community (EAC) member states are intensifying discussions on open borders to boost the capacity of small traders and spur regional growth. The proposal centers on simplifying customs, harmonizing regulations, and ensuring easier movement of people and goods across borders. Advocates argue that when micro, small,…
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East Africa Urges Open Borders for Small Traders to Boost Regional Growth
The Call for Open Borders East African nations are intensifying efforts to create a more seamless trade environment for small traders. The push centers on achieving absolute freedom of movement for goods and people across borders, a policy that many economists say could unlock significant growth for regional economies. The initiative aims to reduce barriers…
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East Africa Opens Borders to Boost Small Traders: A Path to Growth
Why open borders matter for small traders East Africa stands at a crossroads where regional cooperation could unlock substantial gains for millions of small traders. The push for greater freedom of movement for goods and people is not just a political goal; it is a pragmatic strategy to expand markets, reduce transaction costs, and formalize…
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How Africa Is Turning Green Wealth Into Local Prosperity: Policies to Keep the Value at Home
Why Africa Wants to Keep Green Wealth Local As the world pivots toward electric vehicles and renewable energy, metals like cobalt, lithium, and manganese are in high demand. Africa holds some of the world’s largest reserves of these minerals, making the continent a pivotal player in the global green transition. Yet for many years, the…
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Ruto Announces SGR Extension: Naivasha to Kampala Next Year
Ruto Announces Start of Naivasha–Kampala SGR Extension President William Ruto has confirmed that construction on the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) extension from Naivasha, Kenya, to Kampala, Uganda, will commence in early 2026. The project marks a significant milestone in East Africa’s push to boost regional trade, enhance cross-border transport links, and spur economic growth across…
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EU envoy urges trade corridors to ease Kenya-Uganda dispute over Indian Ocean access
The European Union Ambassador to Kenya has spotlighted a pragmatic solution to the long-standing frictions between Kenya and Uganda over access to the Indian Ocean: dedicated trade corridors, harmonised border procedures and fast-tracked border systems for landlocked economies. Speaking at the EU Delegation mission headquarters in Nairobi on Wednesday, Amb Henriette Geiger emphasized that a…
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EU Proposes Trade Corridors to Resolve Kenya-Uganda Port Feud
EU Proposes Trade Corridors to Ease Kenya-Uganda Port Tensions The European Union Ambassador to Kenya, Ambassador Henriette Geiger, outlined a bold set of proposals aimed at stabilising trade relations and boosting regional integration for landlocked East African states. Speaking at the EU Delegation mission headquarters in Nairobi, she called for dedicated trade corridors, harmonised procedures,…
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PM Abiy Calls on G20 to Strengthen Africa Compact and Donor Support
Addis Ababa Prepares for Global Financial Push In a high-stakes appeal to the G20, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed called for concrete steps to strengthen the Compact with Africa (CWA) and its Multi-Donor Trust Fund. Speaking in Addis Ababa, he urged leaders to expand financial guarantees, accelerate debt-relief initiatives, and champion Africa’s broader regional integration.…
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Trade Policy Review: Nepal—Insights from the WTO Assessment
Overview of Nepal’s Trade Policy Review Nepal’s Trade Policy Review (TPR) offers an in-depth examination of its trade regime, barriers, and reform trajectory. Conducted with input from the WTO Secretariat and the Nepal government, the review assesses how Nepal’s policies influence export competitiveness, import access, and overall economic development. The document set includes a Secretariat…
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Unlocking Africa’s Economic Potential for Faster Long-Term Growth
Overview: Africa’s Path to Faster Long-Term Growth Economies across Africa face a mix of headwinds and opportunities as global conditions evolve. With inflation cooling and global long-term rates potentially easing, the continent could poisedly harness faster long-term growth. Unlocking Africa’s economic potential means leveraging commodity booms, expanding inclusion in global value chains, and implementing reform…