One billion dollars. What does the mention of that amount do to you? For some it may be too big to process while for others the opportunity to get a piece of it or at least discover the story behind the number would be more overwhelming. To break it down, that is the estimate value in monetary terms that is held in the value chain of the COMESA trade pipeline on a daily basis in form of transit bonds. An amount, if unlocked can be used to expand and grow the very same businesses that commit it to enable them trade across the region. More here - http://bit.ly/jZXoFc