TREATY ESTABLISHING THE COMMON MARKET FOR EASTERN AND SOUTHERN AFRICA — Rwanda law | Esheria

TREATY ESTABLISHING THE COMMON MARKET FOR EASTERN AND SOUTHERN AFRICA

The treaty establishes the Common Market and says membership is open to listed states, with additional states able to be admitted by the Authority if conditions are met.

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Rwanda
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The treaty establishes the Common Market and says membership is open to listed states, with additional states able to be admitted by the Authority if conditions are met. This article defines key terms used in the Treaty, including ARSO, African regional standards, the Authority, the Bureau of the Council, the business community, CGIAR, C.I.F., Clearing House, CMA, and other terms. This article sets up the Secretariat, says the Secretary-General is appointed for a five-year term, and lists the Secretary-General’s duties and the independence rules for Secretariat staff. This provision lists the Common Market’s aims and objectives, including sustainable growth, joint economic development, investment cooperation, peace and security, international cooperation, and support for the African Economic Community. Member States must take a wide set of steps to advance the Common Market, including customs, transport, industry, finance, agriculture, and social and economic cooperation.