East African Community Objectives and History

The video tutorial covers the East African Community (EAC), a trading bloc in Africa. It begins with an introduction to the EAC's history, including its formation, collapse, and revival. The tutorial then explores the aims of the EAC, such as promoting free movement of people, goods, money, and services, and establishing common tariffs. It also discusses the creation of a large market for goods and services among member countries, fostering regional cooperation, and improving communication and transport networks. The video concludes with a focus on sharing electricity and promoting industrialization in the region.

What was a significant event in the history of the East African Community?

• Its establishment in the 21st century

• Its initial collapse and later revival

• Its expansion to include North African countries

• Its focus on only one member country

What is one of the main objectives of the East African Community?

• To restrict the movement of goods

• To promote free movement of people and services

• To increase tariffs on imported goods

• To isolate member countries from each other

What is a key feature of the East African Community's economic strategy?

• Focusing on exports to non-member countries

• Establishing common taxes and tariffs

• Reducing trade within the community

• Creating individual taxes for each country

What does the East African Community aim to create among its member countries?

• A small market for goods

• A market exclusive to non-member countries

• A market limited to agricultural products

• A large market for goods and services

How does the East African Community aim to enhance regional cooperation?

• By improving communication and transport networks

• By focusing solely on agricultural development

• By promoting isolationist policies

• By reducing industrialization efforts

What is one of the benefits of the East African Community's regional cooperation?

• Improved industrialization in the region

• Decreased communication between countries

• Limited access to electricity

• Increased tariffs on member countries

Which of the following is NOT an aim of the East African Community?

• Sharing electricity resources

• Promoting regional friendship

• Improving transport services

• Restricting the movement of people