Regional Economic Integration

Why Attend

This course programme evaluates the economic impact of the rise of regional economic blocs often seen as a source of both cooperation and conflict in trade and other policies. It examines both the role of government policies and the role of transnational corporations in shaping the process of globalization and regional integration. The module aims to look at the economic rationale for greater economic integration; examines why some regions are rich, while others are poor; examines the significance of transnational corporations for regional development; examines the impact of government in addressing issues of trade, competitiveness, technology and growth.

Overview

Course Outline

Schedule & Fees

Course Methodology

The course is taught via lectures, seminar discussions, and group activity, using a variety of learning and multimedia resources

Course Objectives

On completion of this module, the student should be able:

To evaluate the economic rationale for greater economic integration
To compare the diverse regional arrangements that have emerged globally
To have an understanding of the process of ‘globalization’ and its uneven regional impact, the role of transnational corporations and their impact on the process of regional economic integration
To explain why some regions are richer/poorer than others and assess what role public authorities can play at regional, national and/or supra-national levels
To evaluate the role of institutions such as the European Commission, WTO and IMF in the process of regional integration

Target Audience

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Target Competencies

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The module looks at differences in regional economic arrangements ranging from free trade areas, customs union to economic and monetary unions.
It examines the economic rationale underlying each.
It then looks at how regional blocs have emerged historically and the challenges they present for economic cooperation and conflict. The experience of the European Union is studied so as to draw lessons for other efforts at regional integration.
The module then seeks to explain why some regions are poorer/richer than others and discusses whether the appropriateness of policy to deal with uneven economic development.
The role of transnational corporations and changing industrial organization are examined

$2975

Arusha

Country: Tanzania

Duration: Two weeks

Date: 17–28 Nov 2025

$2975

Mombasa

Regional Economic Integration

Overview

Course Outline

Schedule & Fees

Course Methodology

Course Objectives

Target Audience

Target Competencies

$2975

Country: Tanzania

Duration: Two weeks

Date: 17–28 Nov 2025

$2975

Country: Kenya

Duration: Two weeks

Date: 16–27 May 2026