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Driving Evidence-Based Solutions for Africa's Landlocked Countries

Africa's 16 landlocked countries face unique trade and development challenges that require tailored, data-driven solutions. Our research underpins policy innovation and regional cooperation.

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Our latest and most impactful publications

Report Trade Facilitation
Unlocking Regional Trade: Reducing Transit Delays in East Africa

Unlocking Regional Trade: Reducing Transit Delays in East Africa

A comprehensive analysis of border inefficiencies and policy recommendations

This report analyzes transit bottlenecks along key East African corridors and proposes harmonized customs procedures that could reduce clearance times by up to 30%. The study focuses on the Northern and Central Corridors, examining both hard infrastructure constraints and soft infrastructure challenges.

March 2025 ALCRC Research Team
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Working paper Infrastructure Development
Infrastructure Investment and Economic Growth in Landlocked Africa

Infrastructure Investment and Economic Growth in Landlocked Africa

An empirical study linking transport infrastructure improvements to GDP growth

This empirical study examines the relationship between transport infrastructure investments and economic growth across ten African landlocked countries from 2000-2023. The research quantifies the economic returns of road, rail, and border infrastructure projects.

January 2025 Dr. Samuel Mensah
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Policy brief Policy Frameworks
Policy Toolkit for Trade Facilitation in Landlocked Economies

Policy Toolkit for Trade Facilitation in Landlocked Economies

A practical guide for policymakers to implement best practices

This toolkit provides practical guidance for policymakers in landlocked countries to implement trade facilitation measures in line with WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement commitments. The resource includes checklists, implementation roadmaps, and monitoring frameworks.

December 2024 ALCRC Policy Unit
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Report Regional Integration
Regional Integration and Trade Corridor Development

Regional Integration and Trade Corridor Development

Assessing the impact of regional economic communities on trade flows

This study evaluates how regional economic communities (RECs) in Africa influence trade patterns and corridor development for landlocked countries. The research examines the effectiveness of regional integration initiatives in reducing trade barriers.

October 2024 Dr. Amina Jalloh
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Working paper Transit Efficiency
Digital Solutions for Transit Efficiency

Digital Solutions for Transit Efficiency

Leveraging technology to improve cargo tracking and documentation

Examination of digital technologies that can enhance transit efficiency for landlocked countries. The study assesses implementation challenges and success factors for digital trade facilitation tools.

August 2024 Tech for Trade Initiative
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Report Economic Impact
Economic Impact of Port Access Improvements

Economic Impact of Port Access Improvements

Measuring the benefits of port efficiency for hinterland economies

Analysis of how port efficiency improvements in coastal countries benefit landlocked hinterlands. The research quantifies the economic spillover effects of port modernization on landlocked country trade.

June 2024 Port Efficiency Research Group
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Country Trade Profiles

Detailed economic and trade data for all 16 landlocked African countries

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Corridor Performance Reports

Analysis of key transit corridors and border crossing efficiency

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Policy Toolkits

Practical guides and frameworks for trade facilitation implementation

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Research Partnerships & Collaborations

We partner with governments, regional bodies, academia, and international organizations

ALCRC collaborates with a wide range of partners to co-create impactful research that addresses the unique challenges faced by Africa's landlocked countries. Our partnerships enable us to:

  • Conduct joint research studies and pilot projects
  • Co-author publications with leading institutions
  • Organize knowledge-sharing forums and workshops
  • Develop policy briefs for regional economic communities

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