Examining the efficacy of the exceptions and deviations to the East African Community (EAC) trade rules and their impact on Intra-EAC trade and regional integration
| dc.contributor.author | Joseph Micheal Tenywa | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-06-15T11:48:25Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-06-15T11:48:25Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2026-05-21 | |
| dc.description | Undergraduate | |
| dc.description.abstract | This study examined the granular mechanics of the various trade rules in the EAC and how these are being implemented by the partner states to realize the aspirations of the EAC. Broadly, this study set out to examine the various exceptions to the EAC trade rules and the partner states’ obligations before, during and after deviating from the trade rules and the implications for the deviation. Specifically, this study establishes the commonly implemented general exceptions and deviations, the compliance with treaty obligations in the imposition of the exceptions and restrictions. Lastly, this study assessed the effects of non-compliance with the obligations. This study established that commonly, states deviate from trade obligations with protectionist intentions. These vary from protecting the growing domestic industries, markets or even the scarce agricultural produce to ensure food security in seasons of scarcity. Nonetheless, some EAC partner states deviate from the trade rules to ensure the protection of human, animal or plant life and health. Similarly, some states justify the deviation by the need to ensure compliance with the EAC rules of origin, their domestic regulations by ensuring payment of taxes and combating fraudulent practices. The most fascinating discovery of this research is that even when some partner states rely on general exceptions to justify their deviation from the trade rules, they do not always follow the necessary procedure. From a strict legal standpoint, their justifications would fail. This study further established that despite the established mechanism for dispute settlement, states have always resorted to diplomatic negotiation which denies remedies to parties that suffer economic loss due to discriminatory restrictions. This study draws a conclusion that the EAC trade rules have often been violated by partner states without lawful justification. Even where justification exists, partner states do not often comply with the established procedure for their implementation which undermines the efficacy of the exceptions to the trade rules. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12311/3330 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Uganda Christian University | |
| dc.title | Examining the efficacy of the exceptions and deviations to the East African Community (EAC) trade rules and their impact on Intra-EAC trade and regional integration | |
| dc.type | Dissertation |