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WHY INVEST IN THE EAC
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To take advantage of the high investment flow in the region, the East African Community (EAC) has placed incentives for development in a lot of markets. But here is more, these are the most important reasons why to invest in the East African Community.
1O REASONS WHY TO INVEST IN EAST AFRICA
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These are the main reasons why investors should choose East Africa as their investment destination:
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Market access to more than 177.2 million people with a surface area of 2,467,202 sq. km and combined GDP of about USD 200 billion
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The world’s fastest reforming region in terms of business regulation, generous incentives offered, simplified investment procedures and one-stop centre facility provided by national investment promotion agencies.
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High level of intra-regional trade and cross-border investments and numerous investment opportunities traversing all sectors;
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Abundant labour force - educated, trained, mobile, skilled and enterprising;
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English is widely spoken, it is one of or the only official language in at least four of the six Partner States. French is the 2nd business language in Rwanda and Burundi and Swahili is widely spoken across the community.
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Insurance against non-commercial risk by Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency and Africa Trade Insurance Agency.
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Sanctity of private property guaranteed by national constitutions;
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Stable political environment and high level of governance and democracy;
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Consumer loyalty and warm and hospitable people
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Beautiful nature and surroundings.
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