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  • The role of clearing and forwarding agents in reforming the EAC logistics sector (English)

    This policy note examines the current role of clearing and forwarding agents within the international trade logistics chain in the East African Community (EAC), this note discusses policies, particularly...

    Document Type: Brief Report No.: 63804 Document Date: May 1, 2011 Disclosure Status: Disclosed Author: Arnold, John,Mathenge,John Kibira,Dihel,Nora Carina,Strychacz,Nicholas Graham Reiss

  • Can Kenya become a global exporter of business services? (English)

    Business services are generally provided on a private sector basis and require a high level of skills that are usually certified. Business services include accounting, architectural, engineering, legal...

    Document Type: Brief Report No.: 63808 Document Date: May 1, 2011 Disclosure Status: Disclosed Author: Dihel,Nora Carina,Fernandes,Ana Margarida,Gicho,Richard,Kashangaki,John,Strychacz,Nicholas Graham Reiss

  • Reforming African customs : the results of the Cameroonian performance contract pilot (English)

    A fundamental problem facing attempts to facilitate international trade in Sub-Saharan Africa is the inefficient and sometimes corrupt state of customs agencies. Fraud, corruption, and other bad practices...

    Document Type: Brief Report No.: 60114 Document Date: January 1, 2011 Disclosure Status: Disclosed Author: Cantens,Thomas,Raballand,Gael J. R. F.,Strychacz,Nicholas Graham Reiss,Tchouawou, Tchapa

  • Addressing the trade challenges facing landlocked LDCs : the experience of Lesotho (English)

    Given their small domestic markets, expanding international trade is crucial to driving and sustaining growth in Least Developed Countries (LDCs). In turn, attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) often...

    Document Type: Brief Report No.: 60105 Document Date: October 1, 2010 Disclosure Status: Disclosed Author: Gillson,Ian John Douglas,Strychacz,Nicholas Graham Reiss

  • Developing an African offshoring industry : the case of Nigeria (English)

    The purpose of this note is to raise awareness of Nigeria's potential as an African offshoring hub, and it is aimed primarily toward policy makers, potential private sector investors, and development partners...

    Document Type: Brief Report No.: 57150 Document Date: October 1, 2010 Disclosure Status: Disclosed Author: Radwan,Ismail,Strychacz,Nicholas Graham Reiss

  • Reform and regional integration of professional services in East Africa (English)

    Professional services matter for development in East Africa. Business services, including professional services, are among the most dynamic services sectors; and are a key input for other sectors. Greater...

    Document Type: Brief Report No.: 56746 Document Date: September 1, 2010 Disclosure Status: Disclosed Author: Dihel,Nora Carina,Fernandes,Ana Margarida,Mattoo,Aaditya,Strychacz,Nicholas Graham Reiss

  • Reform and Regional Integration of Professional Services in East Africa (English)

    This note presents the results of extensive information gathering and analysis of these largely unexplored segments of the East African economy. It shows why national markets for professionals and professional...

    Document Type: Brief Report No.: 60023 Document Date: August 1, 2010 Disclosure Status: Disclosed Author: Dihel,Nora Carina,Fernandes,Ana Margarida,Mattoo,Aaditya,Strychacz,Nicholas Graham Reiss

  • Facilitating cross-border mobile banking in Southern Africa (English)

    The use of mobile banking is an increasingly important component of national and regional economic development in Southern Africa. Mobile banking can help bring the large unbanked population into the formal...

    Document Type: Brief Report No.: 56172 Document Date: August 1, 2010 Disclosure Status: Disclosed Author: Maimbo,Samuel Munzele,Saranga,Tania,Strychacz,Nicholas Graham Reiss

  • Non-tariff barriers and regional standards in the EAC dairy sector (English)

    The dairy industry of the East African Community (EAC) is one of the largest in Africa, and is an important part of the region's agricultural economy. Thousands of small farmers take part in the production...

    Document Type: Brief Report No.: 60020 Document Date: June 1, 2010 Disclosure Status: Disclosed Author: Jensen,Michael Friis,Keyser,John C.,Strychacz,Nicholas Graham Reiss

  • Facilitating cross-border mobile banking in Southern Africa (English)

    The use of mobile banking in Southern Africa is widely recognized as an increasingly important component of national and regional economic development. Mobile banking can benefit countries in two key ways...

    Document Type: Brief Report No.: 60019 Document Date: May 1, 2010 Disclosure Status: Disclosed Author: Maimbo,Samuel Munzele,Saranga,Tania,Strychacz,Nicholas Graham Reiss

  • Developing an African off-shoring industry : the case of Nigeria (English)

    This note aims to raise awareness for Nigeria's potential as an off shoring hub in Africa, and is aimed primarily towards policy makers and potential private sector investors. It addresses the questions...

    Document Type: Brief Report No.: 60021 Document Date: May 1, 2010 Disclosure Status: Disclosed Author: Radwan,Ismail,Strychacz,Nicholas Graham Reiss