5 results
Research Article · Open Access
Digital Trade Facilitation and Border Efficiency in the East African Community
This demonstration study looks at the relationship between digital customs systems and border efficiency in the East African Community. It considers electronic documentation, single-window systems, risk management and interoperability between national border agencies.
DOI: 10.5555/tpr.2026.003
Policy Brief · Open Access
Rules of Origin Under AfCFTA: Implications for Regional Value Chains in Eastern and Southern Africa
This demonstration policy paper explores how rules of origin can either support or constrain regional value chains under AfCFTA. It considers administrative complexity, sourcing thresholds, cumulation and the capacity of firms to document origin across multiple jurisdictions.
DOI: 10.5555/tpr.2026.002
Case Study · Open Access
Climate-Smart Agriculture, Export Competitiveness and Food Trade in Sub-Saharan Africa
This demonstration case study explores how climate-related production shocks can affect agricultural export competitiveness and food trade in Sub-Saharan Africa. It considers adaptation investment, logistics, standards compliance and the resilience of regional food markets.
DOI: 10.5555/amdr.2026.005
Review Article · Open Access
Trade Remedies and Policy Space for Least Developed Countries in Africa
This demonstration review considers whether least developed countries in Africa can effectively use anti-dumping measures, countervailing duties and safeguards to protect legitimate policy space while remaining consistent with multilateral trade rules.
DOI: 10.5555/amdr.2026.004
Research Article · Open Access
AfCFTA Implementation and the Competitiveness of East African SMEs
This demonstration article examines how implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area may affect the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises in East Africa. It focuses on market access, rules of origin, border procedures, firm capabilities and the practical constraints that…
DOI: 10.5555/amdr.2026.001