Economic transformation is a continuous, long-term process of shifting labour and other resources from lower- to higher-productivity activities both within and between sectors, to facilitate aggregate labour productivity growth over a sustained period and result in more diversified and complex...

Trade is an essential driver of economic growth and development. However, the high cost of trade has remained a significant barrier to the success of cross-border trade in many regions across the world. One-stop border posts (OSBPs) have been introduced in various regions, including East Africa,...

Trade is essential for economic growth and development in East Africa. However, trade has been hampered by various challenges, including long wait times for customs clearance and duplication of procedures. To address these challenges, the use of One-Stop Border Posts (OSBPs) has been implemented...

Forests (natural and planted) are a vital resource in East Africa, providing food, fuel and timber for local communities, maintaining the soil and water balance, and absorbing carbon dioxide. Due to increased population pressure and rapidly growing demand for charcoal, East African forests have...