The State of East Africa Report 2013: One People, One Destiny? The Future of Inequality in East Africa
The report examines the region's impressive economic growth and its future prospects, building on the narrative that Africa is transitioning from ‘hopeless’ to ‘aspiring.’ The African Development Bank's ‘Africa in 2060’ report anticipates East Africa, including new members like Sudan and Ethiopia, will dramatically increase its share of Africa’s GDP and see significant rises in per capita income by 2060.
Despite these optimistic projections, there is a critical issue: the benefits of growth are not equally felt by all East Africans. The Treaty for the Establishment of the East African Community emphasizes balanced growth, equitable distribution, and a people-centered approach, but many East Africans question why they are not experiencing improved economic conditions.
The report delves into the reality of inequality in East Africa, exploring how it manifests, the factors driving it, and its potential evolution over the next thirty years. It offers strategic policy options to address inequality and encourages dialogue on its implications for regional integration. By providing detailed data and analysis, the report aims to support better governance and foster a more inclusive growth process.
The State of East Africa Report Series
As part of the East Africa Scenarios Project, the State of East Africa Report Series carries on the objective of providing new information, new insights and unlocking our collective imagination to contribute to an East Africa Community that is truly people centred.
The East African Scenarios Research Compendium contains 10 research papers unravelling the trends, patterns and driving forces in four thematic areas that were identified as being critical to understanding the region's future.
The East African Scenarios Stories provide narrative explorations of potential futures for the region, using insights from comprehensive research to help stakeholders anticipate and navigate emerging opportunities and challenges.
This report aims to spark a national debate on inequality in Kenya, highlighting that economic growth alone is not enough to eradicate poverty without a focus on equity in public policy.
The State of East Africa Report 2006: Trends, Tensions and Contradictions - The Leadership Challenge
This first edition in the series The State of East Africa Report is a compilation and comparative analysis of facts and figures on Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda with the aim of informing the general public about the current status of the region and its potential future prospects.
This second edition in the series The State of East Africa Report explores the themes of identity, social influences, and informal structures, aiming to uncover the underlying dynamics shaping East African society and regional integration.
This State of East Africa Report 2008 presents a snapshot of the status of the region's water, food production, and energy resources.
The State of East Africa 2012 report builds on its 2006 predecessor by analyzing key social, economic, political, and environmental trends in the region, providing insightful data-driven comparisons across countries, and encouraging informed discussion on the region's future integration and development.
This eight edition in the series The State of East Africa Report provides a comprehensive analysis of inequalities in the region, exploring the political economy, ethical foundations, and intergenerational impacts, supported by data and expert insights to propose policy solutions for equitable regional development.