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IGAD ministers endorses policy on informal cross-border trade

Delegates from different countries follow proceedings during IGAD's conference at Serena Hotel in Mombasa County on Thursday 21st June 2018. [Photo:Kelvin Karani/Standard]

Border communities in Eastern African counties may soon have a new lease of life following a policy to regulate their movement and trade.

The plan is also expected to minimise conflicts and unlock cross border business potential particularly following the ongoing development of infrastructure and discoveries of oil and other natural resources.

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