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By Andrew Mold and Anthony Mveyange from Brookings institute At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, such was the scale of the economic disruption caused by lockdown measures that there was much talk of the collapse of global trade. In the midst of the lockdowns, in April, the World Trade Organization estimated that the decline would amount from anywhere […]
By Andrew Mold and Anthony Mveyange from Brookings institute At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, such was the scale of the economic disruption caused by lockdown measures that there was much talk of the collapse of global trade. In the midst of the lockdowns, in April, the World Trade Organization estimated that the decline would amount from anywhere […]
This week, Kenya joins the rest of the world to mark World Maritime day to commemorate the contribution of shipping and seafarers to global economic development. The celebrations could not have come at a better time when the world is slowly winning the war against COVID 19 pandemic. This has been ably demonstrated by the […]
Exporters should embrace virtual trade meetings and online sales to navigate travel challenges occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic. Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency CEO Dr. Wilfred Marube says the agency is seeking to upgrade its ICT infrastructure, in a bid to create virtual platforms that will help mor Kenyans to participate in international exhibitions. […]
Summary Trade is a force for good. So, when we see the trend towards protectionism, we should all worry. The world is at a crossroads, on matters trade. Everywhere, more measures are being taken to ‘protect’ domestic economies from ‘unfair’ competition. And these is often playing well with domestic audiences, encouraging those in charge to […]
Business people operating in the East African region have asked member state governments to open up their borders to enable them freely transact businesses in observance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Following the outbreak of Covid19 pandemic in the region, EAC countries restricted movement of people across their boundaries, allowing only cargo trucks. This left […]
Why this project? What How Contact Desired Results Project Insights Impact stories project briefBusia Trade Logistics Cluster ImplementorMinistry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives and Busia District Local Government Target GroupImporters, Exporters, Transporters, Regulatory Government Agencies. Project ValueUSD 760,000 Implementation Period2018- 2022 Download Project PDF Why this project?The Busia border being the main transport artery carrying [...]
Uganda has condemned the continued use of non-tariff barriers by her East African Community neighbors despite several petitions, saying it beats the purpose for which the community was created. Uganda has for long felt that her neighbors, mainly Kenya, Rwanda, and Tanzania keep backtracking when it comes to implementing the free trade treaties that govern […]
With three of the eight candidates to become the next leader of the World Trade Organization (WTO) coming from Africa, BBC Africa business editor Zawadi Mudibo looks at what difference having one of them at the helm would make for the continent. There is a growing feeling among African diplomats that someone from the continent […]
Last week, the Africa Trade Policy Centre (ATPC) of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) in collaboration with the UK-based Overseas Development Institute (ODI) has released a working paper entitled “Africa trade and COVID-19: The supply chain dimension”. The paper investigates the impacts of the pandemic on trade and value chains in Africa, […]
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