Introduction The quest to eliminate extreme poverty, hunger, food insecurity, gender inequalities, corruption, poor governance, and trade barriers has always been a priority for many development agendas in Africa and the world (Wonnacott, 1996). As measures to achieve inclusive and
New research for the Initiative for African Trade & Prosperity highlights the transformative potential of free trade in Africa. Summary The adoption and implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) could help liberalise economies across Africa, which in
By Musila Muoki A Community of Discriminatory Laws Reportedly, East African Community member states are on the cusp of completing a review of fees, levies, and charges that are imposed by member countries on critical goods and services on
By Ronny Ndiema East Africa’s Bid for AU Leadership The African Union (AU) officially closed the candidacy window for its next Commission chairperson on August 6, 2024, with elections set for February 2025. For the first time, the AU
By Booster Wabuyabo The Role Of Public Private Partnership In Development The recent public outcry and protests in Kenya over the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport lease deal awarded to Adani company is a testament of the need for transparency
Welcome to the Inaugural Edition of Sauti’s We are excited to introduce Sauti’s, a new initiative by Liberty Sparks designed to amplify voices from East Africa and tackle pressing policy questions that shape our communities. Each edition will serve as
By Edam Shem A new approach, familiar problems? The recent focus on Regional Economic Communities (RECs) in Africa has re-ignited an active debate about The Tripartite Free Trade Area (TFTA). Proponents argue that the TFTA’s smaller scale allows for
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