East African Community

Economy

Nine interesting things that came out of the first EAC Industrial Competitiveness Report

The recently released 2017 East African Community Industrial Competitiveness Report reflects on the region's focus on increasing manufactured goods, the current performance of manufacturing in the region, and the competitiveness of each country's manufacturing sector compared to its peers and globally
Economy

Uganda signs Shs500b AfDB loan for Busega-Mpigi expressway

The finance ministry has signed two loan agreements with the African Development Bank (AfDB) to finance the construction of the 23.7 kilometre Busega-Mpigi Expressway project and rehabilitation of its auxiliary road to Rwanda.
Press Releases

U.S. Government and EAC sign $194 million partnership agreement to strengthen regional development

On behalf of the U.S. Government, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) will contribute approximately $194 million over a five year period to shared development goals, deepening the partnership between the two organizations.
Economy

Economic integration prerequisite for E. African Monetary Union to work – BoU’s Louis Kasekende

Monetary unions potentially offer important benefits to economies which are closely integrated, but the problems experienced by some of the monetary unions already in existence around the world indicate that they also entail serious risks.
Opinion

Africa stands to benefit from new trade deals and, possibly, from Brexit

When Brexit finally takes effect, Britain will have no valid agreements with either African trade blocs or individual countries. New agreements with Britain will need to be negotiated. For African countries, negotiating as regional blocs will bring advantages.
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