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A report signed by the five EAC ministers reveals that some member states still have restrictions on capital acquisition and movement, which they say they will eliminate by 2015.
The Customs Union focuses mainly on merchandise trade. Ideally it has two main pillars; establishment of a Free Trade Area among the member countries and a single Customs territory.
Regional integration, like the East African Community, is the best option that developing countries could use to jointly mobilise resources to face trade and development challenges in the global
Plans are underway to harmonise laws of export processing zones (EPZs) in East Africa. The
| Surface area (incl. water): | 1.82 million sq. km |
| Population: | 126.6 million |
| GDP: | $73 billion |
| Av. GDP per capita: | $506 |
| Source: EAC Facts & Figures Report (2009) | |
Rules of OriginThe purpose of these Rules is to implement the provisions of Article 14 of the Protocol and to ensure that there is uniformity among Partner States in the application of... |
Customs Union ProtocolPursuant to the provisions of Article 75 of the Treaty for the Establishment of the EAC,CCustoms Union establishment provisions. |
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Market Size, Access, Trade Policies Regional trade integration is a cornerstone of EAC Partner States’ trade policies. This involves, among other initiatives, strengthening of public... |
Your guide on EAC statistics If you are searching for EAC statistical information stripped to easy-to-read single-line statements, then this is the section for you. This section is handy for... |
East African Community Gazette The EAC recognises the need to effectively and efficinelty disseminate information, particularly legal notices.The East African Community Gazette [ISSN 0000211]... |
Resources on the Web We are regularly out on the Web. When we find a great site we list it. Here you will find quick links the regional and international institutions whose focus is... |
