ANT 2026-2031 manifesto; Pg. 70

Engage the traders through their associations to resolve issues related to the following: oppressive taxation, transportation, and other logistical requirements; resolution of tariff and non-tariff barriers within the EAC; security of both traders and trade processes within the region; rent issues in consultation with the landlords; and access to affordable financing in terms of rates and tenure of loans.

Promise Tracking Details

Indicator (K): Establishment of a formal engagement platform with trader associations, tracked by the number of specific policy reforms implemented across the five stated issue areas (taxation/logistics, EAC barriers, security, rent, and financing).
Target (L): Target unspecified. Fulfilment is judged by a measurable reduction in the reported financial burden on traders (lower taxation and financing costs) and a quantifiable improvement in the ease of cross-border trade within the EAC.
Delivery Method (M): Programme / Project rollout, Public-private partnership
Sub-sector (I): Trade promotion & export facilitation
Location/Context (D): Manifesto / Document – written form.
Source Type (C): Manifesto
Evidence Links (P): View evidence
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