The recommendations are the Simplification and translation of custom documents into local languages, frequent holding of joint border trade committees, elimination of Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs), improving the safety and security of women cross-border traders and curbing corruption are among other recommendations raised by women cross-border traders. On his part, Mr Dennis Karera, EABC Vice Chairperson added that EABC is committed to advocate for an effective EAC Simplified Trade Regime for trade that reflects realities on the ground. ‘’About 40000 cross-border traders, mainly women, use the Petit Barrier between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo,’’ Mr Karera said. While addressing this, Mr Karera urged the youth ambassadors and women cross-border traders, to learn about the customs procedures and transfer the knowledge to their counterparts in their associations and cooperatives after the capacity building sessions. She also appealed for the EAC Simplified Certificate of Origin to be issued at no cost across all EAC borders to women small cross-border traders.