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Regional Trade Arrangements in Africa
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Abstract

In recent years, African policymakers have increasingly resorted to regional trade arrangements (RTAs) as a substitute for broad-based trade liberalization. This trend has long-term implications for the effectiveness of trade policy as a tool for poverty reduction and growth. This paper examines the record of RTAs in promoting trade and investment. It also explores policy measures that may help improve RTAs' performance.

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Mr. Sanjeev Gupta
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Yongzheng Yang https://isni.org/isni/0000000404811396 International Monetary Fund

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Series:
IMF Special Issues
Publisher:
International Monetary Fund
Language:
English
Publication Date:
20 Sep 2005
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5089/9781589064393.058
ISBN:
9781589064393
Pages:
53
Keywords:
ISI; SI; liberalization; RTAs; trade policy priority; trade diversion; trade; trade liberalization work; regional trade arrangements; trading cost; MFN liberalization; trade arrangements in Africa; Trade liberalization; Trade facilitation; Exports; Tariffs; Trade barriers; Africa; East Asia; Global
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This publication should not be reported as representing the views or policies of the International Monetary Fund. The views expressed in this work are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of the IMF, its Executive Board, or its management.
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