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EAC Common Market Approaching

April 2009 | Economic Analysis

BMI View: The establishment of a common market in the East African Community by January 1, 2010, should boost trade and efficiency in the region. We believe Kenya stands to gain the most, given its superior manufacturing sector and strategic location.

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