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Common Market & Free Movement

Free Movement of Services

Liberalization of trade in services across the EAC to enable service providers to operate freely across Partner States.

Policy Objective

Achieve progressive liberalization of services trade with mutual recognition of qualifications and licenses.

Key Indicators
  • Number of professions covered by MRAs
  • Number of cross-border service providers registered
  • Value of intra-EAC services trade
  • Time to obtain cross-border service license
Regional Status

The EAC has adopted schedules of commitments for services liberalization. Implementation is progressing in priority sectors including professional services, financial services, and transport.