Volume 8, Number 4

Implementation of Authorized Economic Operator Program in Comesa: Evidence From Kenya’s Bilateral Trade (2010-2021)

  Authors

Magdalane Malinda Kikuvi, Pan African University, Cameroon

  Abstract

The paper investigates the effect of authorized economic operator program on bilateral trade between Kenya and trading partners in the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa. The augmented gravity model was estimated using 2010-2021 data for 17 cross-sectionals. The Panel Correlated Standard Error method results show thatimplementation of the authorized economic operator by both exporter and importer stimulates Kenya’s bilateral trade volume in the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa. The author recommends full implementation of the authorized economic operator by the remaining 12 Member States to attain the maximum benefits of the program across the region.

  Keywords

Bilateral Trade, Kenya, customs trade facilitation, authorized economic operator