The study was commissioned by the African Trade Policy Centre (ATPC) of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) to undertake a comprehensive analysis of the Capacity Building on International Negotiations and Trade Facilitation in the East African Community (EAC). The study was aimed at generating information that can inform and guide the harmonization of policies and strategies, the enactment of laws on harmonization of export promotion efforts and procedures in the EAC region. Part of the tasks under the study was to analyze export promotion procedures and regulations, identification of gaps and recommending areas of harmonization. The study outcome therefore identifies areas where EAC can remove the distortions and discrimination practices that exist in the legal frameworks of Partner States, bolster investment that is mutually beneficial and foster the overall competitiveness of EAC in both regional and global markets.