Regional Integration in Africa: Lessons from the East African Community

The creation of regional bodies such as the African Union, the New Partnership for Africa’s Development, the Southern African Customs Union and the East African Community has renewed interest in the viability of regional integration. These bodies hold the possibility for renewed economic development and political cooperation. Central to this are two questions: first, are integration efforts capable of boosting equitable inter- and intra-regional trade flows; and secondly, are they sustainable?

The Regional Integration in Africa: Lessons from the East African Community explores the commitment to regional integration, challenges identified and lessons learned from the East African Community through topics such as institutional structures, capacity constraints and labour.

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