High cost of intra-EA cash transfers slows the Common Market
World Bank data shows that some money remittance corridors in the region are among the most expensive in the world, much higher than the global average.
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World Bank data shows that some money remittance corridors in the region are among the most expensive in the world, much higher than the global average.
Of the nine unresolved barriers, Tanzania and Uganda have highest number, with Dodoma having four and Kampala three. EAC bosses want these resolved by June this year.
Of the nine unresolved barriers, Tanzania and Uganda have highest number, with Dodoma having four and Kampala three. EAC bosses want these resolved by June this year.
Total intra-EAC trade grew by 11.2pc from $9.81 billion in 2021 to $10.91 billion in 2022.
Top among the challenges is misclassification of the products in the CET bands, in particular processing of intermediate inputs.