Separate trade deal would expose East African disunity

2016 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
East Africa ◽  
East African ◽  
Content Type

Headline EAST AFRICA: Trade deal exposes disunity

East Africa prioritises road construction

2016 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
East Africa ◽  
Regional Integration ◽  
Road Construction ◽  
Political Support ◽  
East African ◽  
Building Projects ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Lower Priority ◽  
African Development Bank ◽  
Regional Leaders

Subject East Africa road construction. Significance In late November, the last mile of pavement linking Kenya and Ethiopia’s national highways was completed at the border post of Moyale. With the completion of this final stretch, metalled roads now link all major East African cities. In recent years, governments across the region have placed an emphasis on road-building projects as a tool for achieving economic growth, improving national and regional integration, and gaining political advantage. Impacts Successful road schemes can bolster the political support of regional leaders. Chinese involvement in vital road construction provides Beijing with leverage over East African governments. The African Development Bank has championed a continent-wide highway; East Africa is leading the way with regional developments. Constructing new roads brings political benefits, but maintenance of existing roads may receive lower priority.

Regional energy schemes will expand in East Africa

2018 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
East Africa ◽  
National Development ◽  
East African ◽  
External Energy ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Energy Cooperation ◽  
Regional Energy ◽  
Sufficient Energy ◽  
Political Cooperation ◽  
Development Plans

Subject East Africa energy cooperation. Significance As East African governments look to further ambitious national development plans, the single greatest barrier they face to achieving their goals is a lack of sufficient energy. To close this gap, major new investments are being made in energy production and transmission infrastructures, including cross-border cooperative projects. Impacts New projects will expand energy availability but are unlikely to keep pace with growing needs. Efforts to reach energy self-sufficiency will help to mitigate future shocks in external energy markets. Regional energy cooperation has the potential to stimulate wider regional social and political cooperation.

Debt concerns may derail East African rail timetable

2018 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
East Africa ◽  
East African ◽  
Content Type

Headline EAST AFRICA: Debt concerns may derail rail timetable

East Africa politics mars region's crisis role

2015 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Supply Chains ◽  
East Africa ◽  
Political Crisis ◽  
The Political ◽  
East African ◽  
Content Type ◽  
East African Community ◽  
African Community ◽  
Step Down

Significance Opposition parties reject the new dates, stating that their main demand is for Nkurunziza to step down before polls take place. The new dates adhere to East African Community (EAC) recommendations to delay elections. While the regional bloc may have more influence over Burundi than other external players, it will struggle to play an effective diplomatic role in ending the political crisis. Impacts A prolonged crisis will worsen a poorly performing economy, which is heavily dependent on foreign support. Belgium, the largest donor, may cut further bilateral support should Nkurunziza secure a third mandate. Economic disruption continues to hurt agricultural supply chains across the country, risking food security.

Alcohol demand will rise in East Africa

2017 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Middle East ◽  
Population Growth ◽  
East Africa ◽  
Government Policies ◽  
East African ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Craft Beer ◽  
Alcohol Demand ◽  
Consumer Tastes

Significance Several of Africa’s largest alcohol markets are in East Africa. Changing consumer tastes, economic growth and government policies are shaping the landscape of the sector. Many of the world’s largest players in the industry are active in the region. Africa and the Middle East could lead growth in the global beer market in the coming years. Impacts Urbanisation and population growth will offer attractive markets for investment. However, reversals in economic growth among East African states would halt expansion in the sector. South Africa’s growing craft beer market could find other markets in the region. While Kenya’s beer market is attractive, the government’s tax policy will give investors pause.

East African rails could shape regional links

2016 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Scale Development ◽  
East Africa ◽  
Red Sea ◽  
Economic Activity ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Development Projects ◽  
East African ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Economic Ties ◽  
Economic Linkages

Significance The announcement comes as neighbouring Ethiopia moves toward completing a rail link with Djibouti to increase access to the Red Sea port. Ethiopia's rail expansion is part of a rail building spree across East Africa -- a region attempting to improve economic linkages. Impacts Rwanda's renewed relationship with Tanzania will strengthen as economic linkages grow. The trucking industry may attempt to disrupt economic activity if the new railways erode their business. Ethiopia's economic ties with Djibouti will grow as the Red Sea port becomes more accessible. Kenya may need to rethink other large-scale development projects following Ugandan and Rwandan preferences for Tanzanian options.

scholarly journals Lean Six Sigma implementation in East Africa: findings from a pilot study

2015 ◽  
Vol 27 (6) ◽  
pp. 772-780 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander Douglas ◽  
Jacqueline Douglas ◽  
Jacqueline Ochieng
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
East Africa ◽  
Six Sigma ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Lean Six Sigma ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
East African ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Training Courses

Purpose – This paper reports the results of a pilot study on the implementation of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) in East African service and manufacturing organizations. The purpose of this paper is to determine the critical success factors for implementation of such a strategy as well as any barriers. A further aim was to determine the knowledge, usage and usefulness of LSS tools and techniques within those organizations. Design/methodology/approach – A quantitative approach was taken utilizing a survey questionnaire which was sent to a sample of organization employees who had attended Yellow, Green or Black Belt LSS training courses organized by the Kenya Institute of Management in Nairobi. Employees attending such courses came from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. Findings – Results indicate that the most useful tools are most of the original seven tools of quality improvement proposed by Ishikawa over 50 years ago and the most important factor for successful implementation of LSS is management involvement and participation. Research limitations/implications – The main limitation is that this is a pilot study so to confirm the findings a full survey of East African organization needs to be undertaken. Practical implications – The findings have implications for trainers, consultants and practitioners with regards to the implementation of LSS within organizations as well as the focus of the content of LSS training courses. Originality/value – This paper reports the first study on the implementation of LSS in East Africa and will be of value to practitioners, trainers, consultants and researchers of LSS in East Africa and beyond.

East Africa may face prolonged pandemic

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
East Africa ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Economic Downturn ◽  
Regional Economies ◽  
East African ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Better Than

Significance Other regional countries are now also receiving COVAX shipments, but all will face enormous challenges in bringing the pandemic under control. Impacts Regional countries may receive some assistance from donors engaging in ‘vaccine diplomacy’. East African nations weathered the economic downturn better than most in 2020, but 2021 may prove difficult as fiscal pressures mount. Delays in bringing the pandemic under control would have a serious negative impact on regional economies.

Prospects for East Africa in 2017

2016 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
East Africa ◽  
Political Violence ◽  
East African ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Content Type

Subject Prospects for East Africa in 2017. Significance Political tensions that were eclipsed by relatively strong economic growth in several East African countries this year could overshadow 2017. Several countries head to the polls while others may need to manage an increasing chance of political violence.

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