Appraisal of The Criteria for Membership of East African Community Somalia’s Perspective
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2024-11
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Kampala International University
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This dissertation performs a systematic legal study of the basis of membership of the East African Community (EAC), using the case of Somalia. The study analyses the legal basis of EAC accession, including the Treaty for the Establishment of the East African Community, and the degree to which Somalia qualifies for membership. The research takes a qualitative methodology, using a critical analysis of pertinent treaties, agreements and legal instruments, combined with expert opinion and literature surveys. Findings from the research show that, although Somalia has made notable progress towards fulfilling some of the requirements for EAC membership, including the existence of a stable government and commitment to regional integration, it has not met all the criteria, including the promotion of democratic values, human rights, and the rule of law. The book ends by listing the impacts that Somalia's entry will have on the EAC, and with recommendations to policymakers and other stakeholders on how to make the accession process as smooth as possible. This work adds to the literature on regional integration and membership of the EAC in general and offers a fresh insight into Somalia's experience and the legal and political challenges of Somalia's quest to join the EAC. This book contributes to the existing body of work on East African Community (EAC) regional integration and membership in general, providing a unique perspective on the experience of Somalia and the legal and political challenges of Somalia's application for EAC membership