1. Introduction
Digital trade facilitation can lower administrative costs by replacing paper-heavy border processes with interoperable electronic systems.
2. Analytical Focus
The demo article assesses clearance time, documentation burden and agency coordination as indicators of border efficiency.
3. Discussion
Technology delivers the greatest gains where legal rules, agency processes and data standards are aligned across borders.
References
WTO. Trade Facilitation Agreement materials.
UNCTAD. Digital trade facilitation studies.
East African Community. Customs and trade resources.