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Priority Area 5💼 Economic Justice & Productive Sectors
Trade, Business and Economic Empowerment
The EAC commits to create an enabling environment for increased access and control of productive resources and economic benefits by men and women, boys and girls in both formal and informal sectors.
Developing
Overall Progress
38%
4
Strategies
3
Indicators
1
Milestones
2024-12-15
Last Updated
Policy Statement
The EAC commits to create an enabling environment for increased access and control of productive resources and economic benefits by men and women, boys and girls in both formal and informal sectors.
Rationale
Women's economic empowerment is central to achieving gender equality and sustainable development. Removing barriers to trade and business is essential.
Key Gaps Identified
- •Limited access to trade finance for women
- •Harassment at border crossings
- •Lack of gender-disaggregated trade data
- •Insufficient support for women in value chains
Key Indicators
| Indicator | Baseline | Current | Target | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women-Owned Businesses (%) | 32% | 38% | 50% | ⬆️Improving |
| Women Access to Credit (%) | 25% | 32% | 50% | ⬆️Improving |
| Partner States with GRB | 2 | 4 | 7 | ⬆️Improving |