12 Four Aspects of the Uruguay Round for African Economies
Language:
English
Print Publication Date:
15 Apr 1997
Keywords:
BOOK; liberalization; trade; trade liberalization issue; country; post-Uruguay Round agenda; PSI company; price verification; Uruguay Round effect; trade diversion; verification methodology; Exports; Trade barriers; Tariffs; Imports; Agricultural commodities; Africa

Abstract

This paper addresses aspects of the Uruguay Round of particular concern to Africa. It covers four areas. First is preshipment inspection. This is an aspect of the Round about which little has been said and yet is one of some significance to African negotiators. Second is the erosion of preferences: the fear that, as most-favored-nation tariffs came down, the degree of preference that Africa received in markets of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) would be reduced. This was perhaps the major concern expressed by African commentators. Third is the nontariff barriers affecting African exports and the abolition of the Multifiber Arrangement from an African viewpoint. Fourth is the effects of the liberalization of agriculture on food prices.

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ISBN:
9781557756213
Publication Date:
15 Apr 1997
Publisher:
International Monetary Fund
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5089/9781557756213.071
Pages:
211