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Figure 47: Logistics Performance Index in NTTC Countries
Source: Fimotions (2017), data source: World Bank.
The total LPI is computed to provide some kind of indication of the general progress being
made on the entire NTTC. The linear equation suggests an improvement of 31% from 2007 to
2017. It is incorrect to attribute these gains in LPI solely to the achievement of the mission
goals and targets of the corridor, but it has certainly significantly contributed.
One Stop Border Posts (OSBP)
One Stop Border Post - Anecdotal evidence
Uganda Kenya - Busia BP
The Kenya-Uganda trade, for a long time known for lengthy procedures, expensive processes, a lot of paperwork and
middlemen, has changed considerably. Customs and other border control agencies from two states now operate under
one roof to facilitate trade and collect revenues with ease. That is the concept of one-stop border post (OSBP). Kenya
has converted seven borders into OSBP s to remove the barriers to cross-border trade. The Kenya Revenue Authority
(KRA) state that custom collections have tripled and clearance time cut from three days to just under one hour
since it began implementing the OSBP in June 2016. Simplified procedures have attracted traders into the cross-
border business as well as reduced smuggling, increasing revenue collections. Kenya and Uganda Plans 15 OSBPs in
the next few years.63.
Current data and statistics collection practices have become steadily automated and
harmonized in the Corridor. Information systems RADex (Revenue Authority Digital Data
Exchange) and ASYCUDA are commonly used border processing software that provides
revenue data as well as risk analysis and processing performance information. The need for
uniform or compatible processing systems and information sharing is self-evident and that
exchange of data electronically (EDI) requires complying with international agreements such
as UN/EDIFACT64. As the corridor countries are also a part of the 27 country Preferential Free
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