Private Sector & Trade Tracker
EAC Common Market & Trade Facilitation
Track implementation progress of trade and private sector development initiatives across15 priority areas and 8 Partner States. Monitor customs union, common market, trade facilitation, and inclusive trade programs.
6
Completed
47
Advanced
39
In Progress
52
Not Started
Strategic Pillars
Customs
3 Priority Areas
Common Market
3 Priority Areas
Facilitation
3 Priority Areas
Private Sector
3 Priority Areas
Inclusive
3 Priority Areas
Priority Areas
CET Implementation
Full implementation of the EAC Common External Tariff with harmonized tariff rates, classifications, and exemption regimes across all Partner States.
Rules of Origin
Simplified and harmonized rules of origin to determine which goods qualify for preferential treatment within the EAC customs territory.
Customs Procedures
Standardization of customs procedures, documentation, and clearance processes across all EAC Partner States.
Goods Movement
Elimination of tariff and non-tariff barriers to enable free circulation of goods originating from EAC Partner States.
Services Movement
Liberalization of trade in services across the EAC to enable service providers to operate freely across Partner States.
Capital Movement
Liberalization of capital movements to enable cross-border investment, financial flows, and capital market integration.
OSBPs
Establishment and operationalization of One-Stop Border Posts to reduce border crossing times and costs.
Single Window
Implementation of electronic single window systems and trade information portals to streamline trade procedures.
Corridors
Development and optimization of regional trade corridors including road, rail, and port infrastructure.
Business Environment
Improving the business environment through regulatory reforms, reducing red tape, and enhancing ease of doing business.
SME Support
Supporting small and medium enterprises through access to finance, markets, skills, and business development services.
Investment
Attracting and facilitating foreign and domestic investment through investment promotion agencies, incentives, and investor aftercare.
Women in Trade
Supporting women's participation in cross-border trade through targeted programs, simplified procedures, and capacity building.
Youth in Trade
Engaging youth in trade and entrepreneurship through skills development, startup support, and market access programs.
Formalization
Supporting the transition of informal cross-border traders to formal trade through simplified procedures and incentives.
Framework Alignment
African Union
Aligned with AfCFTA, Agenda 2063, and AIDA for continental trade integration.
Strong AlignmentUnited Nations
Supports SDG 8, SDG 9, and WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement targets.
Full AlignmentEAC Treaty
Implements EAC Customs Union Protocol, Common Market Protocol, and Trade Strategy.
Treaty-Based