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| | | Title | NON-TARIFF BARRIERS IN EAC CUSTOMS UNION: IMPLICATIONS FOR TRADE BETWEEN UGANDA AND OTHER EAC COUNTRIES | | Author | LUKE OKUMU; OKUK NYANKORI | | Subject | Regional Economic Integration and Development | | Date of Publication | 2010 | | Publisher | Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC) | | Number of Pages | 54 pages | | Language | English | | Geographical Coverage | Africa, Uganda | | Keywords | East African Community, Customs, Trade | | Abstract | A key objective for the adoption of East African Community (EAC) Customs Union was to enhance economic gains through elimination of tariffs and non-tariff barriers (NTBs) within the member states. This study has established that several NTBs continue to exist, and some have persisted. The NTBs that have persisted for more than three years include a long list of customs documentation requirements, cumbersome formalities, and limited testing and certification arrangements. Other NTBs that still exist include: un-standardized weighbridges; several road blocks; lack of recognition of individual country’s standards; and the existence of several un-harmonised standards. | | Copyright Holder | Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC) | | Copyright URL | http://www.eprc.or.ug | | Filesize | 2578862 MB | | File Format | PDF | | [ View / download original document ] |
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