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Transforming economies: Insights from King Solomon’s trade principles
By Elizabeth R. Auma K, Trade Policy Leader/Bridging Policy, People & Purpose/ Founder, Hearts& Trade Many years ago, I wondered why a particular prayerful group of women I knew was perpetually broke. I then ventured into the study of the wise and wealthy King Solomon. I am currently in the advanced stages of finalizing a…
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Africa’s Trade Policy: Adapting to Global Changes
By Elizabeth R.Auma K, Trade Policy Leader | Bridging Policy, People & Purpose | Founder, Hearts & Trade “Well done.” “Cabinet approved.” “Parliament approved.” ‘The President assented’’. These are the satisfying words my colleagues and I celebrate after long days, sometimes years of reviewing, consulting, and refining a Law, policy or strategy. It feels like…
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The three-year-old who taught me Trade Policy
By Elizabeth R.Auma K As I stood by the roadside at Kalerwe Market one evening, I observed the power of human connection. In that moment, I learned a lesson no trade policy classroom could ever teach yet one that could make trade policy far more meaningful and effective. A little girl, no more than three…
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Balancing Trade and Taxes: A Policy Dilemma
Elizabeth R.Auma. K Every time I find myself talking trade policy, instinctively I will always have a line like, ‘…..Government is committed to ensuring a conducive environment for trade’. This statement to the ears of the traders is exciting and reassuring. Yet the same government is committed to collecting taxes from the same traders. It…
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Negotiating Fair Terms: Insights for Life and Career
By Elizabeth R. Auma K. I recently represented my country in a regional meeting of twenty-one member states, deliberating on trade matters and how best we could become a region of excellence. There is always something extraordinary about sitting across the table from seasoned experts and negotiators, men and women armed with history, expertise and…
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