Businesses demand more say on EAC agenda to promote investment

A delegate speaks during the opening day of the Africa CEO Forum at the Kigali Convention Center in Rwanda on March 25, 2019. Business leaders say protectionism is impeding efforts by firms to invest in the region. PHOTO | AFRICA CEO FORUM

What you need to know:

  • Business leaders say protectionism and differences between politicians are impeding efforts by companies to invest in the region
  • They also urge EAC partner states to relax labour laws and abolish work permits.

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