CLEAN : Kenya hosts 16th summit of East African Community heads of state

The transcript covers a speech addressing dignitaries, highlighting the economic growth in East Africa, with a focus on trade and foreign investment. It emphasizes the potential benefits of a tripartite free trade area and the speaker's commitment to leadership responsibilities. The speech concludes with a call for prioritizing East African integration and development.

What was the growth rate of the EAC's total trade with the rest of the world in 2013 compared to 2012?

• 6.6%

• 5.5%

• 10.2%

• 8.3%

How much did foreign direct investment increase in the EAC in 2013 compared to 2012?

• 5.8%

• 6.6%

• 7.2%

• 4.5%

What is the expected GDP of the integrated market resulting from the tripartite free trade area?

• $1.5 trillion

• $500 billion

• $1 trillion

• $750 billion

How many countries are expected to be part of the integrated market in the tripartite free trade area?

• 15

• 20

• 30

• 26

What is emphasized as a primary mandate for the East African Community?

• Military cooperation

• Cultural exchange

• Development and integration

• Economic independence