Kenya Pushes IGAD States to Align Trade Standards to Boost AfCFTA Benefits
Kenya has called on Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) member states to harmonize their cross-border certification standards to speed up trade and enhance food security. Kennedy Anahinga, Director of Policy at the State Department of Agriculture, made the appeal during a regional workshop in Nairobi on August 17. Aligning standards aims to unlock the full trade potential of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) within the eastern Africa region.
Key points
- Kenya urges IGAD members to harmonize cross-border certification standards.
- Call made by Kennedy Anahinga during Nairobi workshop on August 17.
- Goal is to accelerate trade and improve food security in the region.
- Aligned standards expected to boost AfCFTA trade opportunities in Eastern Africa.
Why it matters
Harmonizing trade and certification standards among IGAD states is critical to unlocking AfCFTA’s full potential, enhancing regional trade flows and ensuring food security. For Kenya, as a key regional player, this alignment can expand market access, reduce trade barriers, and support economic growth through increased intra-Africa commerce.
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