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No. 1 (2018)

THE EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY’S COOPERATIVE REGULATION

  • Willy Tadjudje
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.36128/n50xxf76
Submitted
September 1 2025
Published
01-09-2025

Abstract

Since 2014, a new legal framework governing cooperative societies has been in force within the East African Community. The Act was adopted through a concerted procedure involving all interested parties. The Act replaces national provisions of Partner States, except for complementary and non-contrary provisions. The aim of this analysis is to present the main articulations of this regulation.

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