Trade Facilitation Agreements and Border Crossing Efficiency in East Africa: From Theory to Practice

Key Points

• The aim is to analyze how Trade Facilitation Agreements impact border crossing efficiency in East Africa, focusing on Kenya.
• Conducted action research to address the problem and organize findings.
• Reviewed verified scholarship related to Trade Facilitation in East Africa.
• Analyzed the implications of institutional and policy dynamics on border efficiency.
• Identified key factors affecting border crossing efficiency in Kenya.
• Highlighted institutional frameworks that support or hinder trade facilitation.
• Discussed theoretical implications for policy-making in the African context.

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