The outcomes have been very good.East Africa is where TIPs are at their most advanced.

In Kenya, for
instance, a total of 52 trade procedures have been made more transparent and simplified, resulting in a
110-hour reduction in the amount of time spent waiting in line, at the counter, and in between steps.
Additionally, administrative fees for these 52 procedures have decreased by $482, or approximately $11
per trade procedure on average.A paperless environment in which all trade procedures are conducted
online is made possible by digitalization.This cuts down on time and money for traders, increases
transparency and market access, and reduces the likelihood of spreading disease through physical
contact.Additionally, smart digital solutions boost efficiency in export, import, and transit operations
and enhance public trade administration.