Module 5: Formalizing Your Business to Grow
This module focuses on exploring the potential advantages of formalizing small-scale cross-border businesses to enhance growth and improve livelihoods. Participants will gain insights into the process of becoming a formal business entity, including the associated benefits and costs. The module provides a practical roadmap specifically tailored for establishing a formal business in the COMESA region. By following this roadmap, you will be equipped with the necessary guidance to navigate the steps involved in establishing a formal business and capitalize on the opportunities that arise from formalization.
After completing this module, you will be able to:
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Module 4: Working as a Group – The Cross Border Traders Association
This module aims to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the significance of the Cross-Border Traders' Association (CBTA). It explores how the CBTA raises awareness about issues affecting traders, resolves challenges, and engages in trade-related activities at domestic and regional levels. Moreover, it emphasizes the recognition received by the CBTA from public, private, and international institutions for its valuable work.
After completing this module, you will be able to:
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Module 3: Dealing with Harassment and Corruption
This module focuses on empowering small-scale cross-border traders by providing them with essential knowledge on how to address harassment and corruption at international borders. The module aims to raise awarness about their rights and equip them with the necessary tools to take appropriate action when faced with situations that jeopardize their well-being or safety. By providing guidance and strategies, this module enables traders to defend their rights effectively and seek remedies or redress for any unjust circumstances they encounter during their cross-border activities.
After completing this module, you will be able to:
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Module 2: Crossing the Border Formally
This module aims to provide clarity and address the concerns and misconceptions regarding formal border procedures. It provides an overview of the processes, requirements, and steps involved in formal cross-border trade. Specifically focusing on the COMESA region, the module addresses common questions such as the importance of borders, the necessary requirements for successful formal border crossings, the agencies traders must interact with, and the available resources for you. By addressing these questions, the module equips you with the knowledge and confidence needed to navigate formal border procedures effectively.
After completing this module, you will be able to:
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Module 1: Why Should You Use the Border Post?
Welcome to this module which provides small-scale cross-border traders in the COMESA region with valuable insights into the advantages of using formal border posts and the risks associated with informal crossings. It offers a comprehensive understanding of the process involved in crossing formally, including the necessary documentation. By completing this module you will be ready to make informed decisions and effectively transport their goods across the border.