By Elimu Assistant Team 
Achievements of the East African Community – 2001
- It has boosted the movement of citizens within the three member states of East Africa. An East African passport has been introduced.
- It has provided a forum for the East African Leaders to discuss issues harmoniously.
- It has facilitated the improvement and expansion of transport and communication networks between the three East African countries.
- Tariffs for industrial goods produced in East Africa have been reduced.
- Investment procedures have been eased to enable all citizens to invest more easily within the community.
- It has enhanced cooperation of the civil society leading to formation of the Law Society of East Africa and the Business Council of East Africa.
- The community has promoted trade among member states by encouraging citizens to conduct trade in all the countries.
