Trade and Investment in East Africa: Prospects, Challenges and Pathways to Sustainability

This book provides a comprehensive understanding of key policy debates on international trade and investment for development with a focus on the East African Community (EAC) to strengthen Member States capacity to develop policies to promote their exports competitiveness and diversification. It also serves as a base for a deeper understanding of the challenges, opportunities, and requirements of the intra-continental trade agreement, which is critical in addressing key constraints to trade in the African continent. The book brings together a comprehensive overview and an evidence-based analysis that can be considered best practice in the region, and the individual chapters generate knowledge needed to identify key challenges and opportunities focusing on research-led policy-relevant approaches that enable readers to better understand national, bilateral, and multilateral cooperation as well as policies for sustainable development in East Africa.

Format: Hardback
Length: 372 pages
Publication date: 02 November 2022
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate policy debates surrounding international trade and investment for development, with a specific focus on the East African Community (EAC). Its primary objective is to enhance the capacity of Member States within the EAC to formulate effective policies that promote their exports' competitiveness and diversification. Beyond the EAC, the book serves as a valuable resource for gaining a deeper understanding of the challenges, opportunities, and requirements associated with the upcoming intra-continental trade agreement, particularly in light of the ratification of the Tripartite (EAC-COMESA-SADC) Free Trade Area. This agreement holds immense significance in addressing key trade barriers on the African continent. Furthermore, the lessons learned from this edited volume can also be applied to the African Continental Free Trade Area, offering valuable insights into its challenges and opportunities.

The book offers a comprehensive and evidence-based analysis, showcasing best practices in the region. Its trade and investment policy analysis aims to improve trade and competitiveness by examining constraints and opportunities at various levels. This multi-level approach is essential for comprehending how current policies limit competitiveness and diversification, leading to the identification of tangible policy actions for overcoming such barriers. Each chapter in the book employs a rigorous applied empirical approach, generating valuable knowledge that assists readers in understanding national, bilateral, and multilateral cooperation, as well as policies for sustainable development in East Africa. The contributors, who are well-versed in the EAC context due to their extensive engagement in policy, contribute their expertise and insights to the chapters, ensuring a thorough and insightful examination of the topic.

In conclusion, this book is a valuable resource for policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders interested in understanding the complexities of international trade and investment for development in the East African region and beyond. It provides a comprehensive overview, evidence-based analysis, and practical insights that can help shape effective policies and strategies for promoting competitiveness, diversification, and sustainable development.

Weight: 740g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811942105
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022