Selected Issues Papers

Fostering Export Diversification in Niger: Niger

Author/Editor:

Rasmané Ouedraogo ; Tomohide Mineyama

Publication Date:

February 27, 2023

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

This selected issue paper investigates the drivers of diversification and explores the potential for fostering diversification in Niger with a focus on horizontal policies. The empirical results from panel regressions indicate that reforms to enhance human capital and the quality of infrastructure, to promote digitalization, to remove barriers to trade and improve governance are likely to yield the largest gains in terms of diversification for Niger.

Series:

Selected Issues Paper No. 2023/010

Subject:

Export diversification Export fluctuations Exports Human capital Infrastructure International organization International trade Labor Monetary policy National accounts

Frequency:

Regular