Regional Strategic Analysis and Knowledge Support System (ReSAKSS)

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  • Presentation speakers
    • Paul Maina Guthiga, Senior Policy Analyst, ILRI

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  Understanding dynamics of intra-regional trade in food staples in COMESA region

  • Achieving regional integration through trade is one of the key pillars in the COMESA treaty
  • The treaty considers regional trade as is important in achieving regional food self-sufficiency
  • Various efforts to enhance regional trade have been undertaken by governments, RECs, private sector and development partners including:-
    • Simplified customs procedures, establishment of one-stop border posts, introduction of structured trading systems, improvement of transport infrastructure,  reduction of administrative requirements, reduction of roadblocks among others.
  • Results:
    • Tariffs have reduced but significant ones remain especially in agricultural trade
    • Intra regional trade has increased but trade in staple commodities remains low (about 12% of staple food imports)
  • There is need to understand the extent to which integration efforts are achieving intended results

   

   

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  • Is this good science? (Is it important; is it robust; is it relevant; is it in demand)
  • Does it help us reach ILRI strategic objectives?
    • science-based practices that achieve better lives through livestock
    • compelling scientific evidence persuasive for smarter policies and bigger investment
    • increased capacity to better use livestock science and investments for better lives through livestock.

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