East African Confederation
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The East Africa Confederation is a proposed intermediate step toward the formation of the East African Federation, which is envisioned as a political union of some members of the East African Community. This confederation primarily seeks to unite Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, while also considering the participation of Rwanda, Burundi, and South Sudan, as it gradually integrates member countries into a unified federal state.
The aim is to deepen economic, political, and social integration, allowing member states to coordinate on matters of governance, defense, and economic policies while maintaining some level of national sovereignty during the transition. Once the confederation is successful and stable, the ultimate goal would be to create the East African Federation, which would function as a fully unified political entity with a shared government, currency, and legal systems.
Key proponents of this confederation are primarily Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, with the additional interest of Rwanda, Burundi, and South Sudan. The concept has been under discussion for years, with leaders and policymakers addressing challenges such as differing political systems, economic disparities, and the need for a common legal framework.
Overview
[edit]On 20th May, 2017, the EAC Heads of State adopted the Political Confederation as a transitional model of the East African Political Federation. Since 2004, the East African Community has been putting in place initiatives to fast-track political integration. Summit directives were given, and national consultations with stakeholders between 2006 and 2008, as well as various studies, were undertaken to examine, facilitate, and fast-track the process. In the consultations, it became clear that the East African citizens want to be adequately engaged and to have a say in the decisions and policies pursued by the East African Community.
History
[edit]The EAC Heads of State resolved at a Special Summit held in Nairobi on 27-29 August 2004 to examine ways and means of deepening and accelerating the process through a fast-track Mechanism. The Summit set up a Committee to Fast-Track the EAC Political Confederation, dubbed the Wako Committee, to carry out wide consultations and finalise the work on the Political Federation. The Committee presented its report to the Summit on 29 November 2004.
As a result of the consultative process, the office of Deputy Secretary-General responsible for Political Confederation was established in 2006 to coordinate this process.
References
[edit]- EAC Political confederation Initiative
- EAC Political confederation Studies
- EAC confederation constitution
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