Regional red tape blamed for slow licensing of importers

Tedious application processes have been cited as the major obstacle in approval of importers in East Africa. FILE PHOTO | NMG

Tedious application processes have been cited as the major obstacle in approval of importers in East Africa.

A new report reveals that implementation of the Authorised Economic Operators (AEO) programme under the Customs Authorities in East Africa faces a number of obstacles, slowing down approval of importers and other logistics players in the region.

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