#WTOTalks WTO Infrastructure SGR
1,028 views · Published 15 December 2015 · 7:54 · Indexed 30 October 2026
Channel: KBC Channel 1 · 2015 · News & Politics
Trade between African countries is among the lowest globally at just 16%, according to the World Trade Organization’s 2014 statistics. This is quite dismal when compared to Europe’s 69 percent, 53 percent for Asia and North America 49 percent, despite Africa's abundant natural resources that would have foster speedy economic growth and alleviate poverty. This has partly been attributed to poor infrastructure that hinders easy movement of goods and services. As such, a lot is being done to enhance trade in the region in recent years. Ronald Owili looks at how the Mombasa Port, Standard Gauge Railway and LAPSSET projects are denoting Kenya is ready for business. Connect with KBC Online; Visit our Website - http://www.kbc.co.ke/ Follow KBC on Twitter - https://twitter.com/KBCChannel1 Find KBC on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kbcchannel1news/ Follow KBC on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kbcnews_/ #KBCNewsHour
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