Uganda"s policy reforms, industry competitiveness and regional integration : a comparison with Kenya

This comparison is important in view of the renewed commitment of the two countries, together with Tanzania, to integrate further the economies of the East Africa region. The important question for many manufacturers in Uganda is whether they are sufficiently competitive to survive and prosper in a context of regional free trade. A further objective is to analyze the main sources of competitiveness and, in particular, to evaluate the impact of economic policies on the costs of manufacturing, especially trade policy changes, management of the exchange rate, and measures that influence the cost of capital. (Author abstract)