Trade and Trade Policies in Eastern and Southern Africa
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Summary:
Since the early 1990s, many countries in sub-Saharan Africa have made significant progress in opening their economies to external competition through trade and currency liberalization. This paper analyzes trade and policy developments for 22 countries in eastern and southern Africa, looks at regional and multilateral integration issues, and reflects on the main challenges these countries face in the new decade. It addresses the main trade policy issues for these countries and suggests possible actions they and their trading partners could follow.
Series:
Occasional Paper No. 2000/013
Subject:
Exports International trade Tariffs Taxes Taxes on trade Trade liberalization Trade policy
English
Publication Date:
September 28, 2000
ISBN/ISSN:
9781557759429/0251-6365
Stock No:
S196EA0000000
Pages:
66
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