Kym Anderson

Content by Kym Anderson

• Blog post

  Incentives in support of agriculture in the East African Community

  Since the East African Community (EAC) common market protocol was ratified in 2009, tremendous progress has been made in reducing transport and logistics costs as well as barriers to trade. However, that pace of regional cooperation appears to have slowed. To achieve regional objectives in the EAC, a more concerted effort could instil trust in the benefits of integration....

  18 Nov 2019 | Derek Apell, Signe Nelgen, Kym Anderson

• Project

  State support for the agricultural sector in the EAC

  As the members of the East African Community (EAC) negotiate the harmonisation of their domestic and border tax policies, agriculture and food security remain among the prioritised key areas of cooperation. Given the vital role of the agricultural sector and the importance of improving food security in EAC countries, policymakers face strong political incentives to consider...

  21 Feb 2018 | Kym Anderson, Signe Nelgen, Derek Apell