The advantages of establishing effective trade corridors have been the subject of much discussion in recent years, particularly across Africa. The ability to transit goods and people easily along a well structured trade corridor, with no delays or hindrances at traditional pinch-points such as borders, or any other barrier to trade, is an idealistic vision that will need a concerted effort and support from every level of the governments within the recognised economic regions.
Crown Agents is able to provide assistance in a number of ways from strategic planning down to grass roots applications of processes and procedures. We have a proven track record of delivering successful assistance in customs reform, inter-agency border work, cross border infrastructure planning and regional integration. We also have a thorough understanding of the legal, environmental and health implications of establishing a trade corridor.
Crown Agents is already working with EAC at a planning level and we have also met with COMESA, SADC and ECOWAS to identify ways in which our expertise can best be applied.