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The Burden of Sub-Saharan African Own Commitments in the Uruguay Round: Myth or Reality?
Author:
Ms. Piritta Sorsa
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IMF Working Papers
Volume/Issue:
Volume 1995: Issue 048
Language:
English
Publication Date:
01 May 1995
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5089/9781451972344.001
ISBN:
9781451972344
ISSN:
1018-5941
Pages:
32
Keywords:
WP; SSA country; UR rule; SSA commodity export; UR result; Uruguay Round agreement; UR agreement; UR agenda; Tariffs; General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade; Trade policy; Exports; Agricultural sector; Africa; Southern Africa; Sub-Saharan Africa
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The paper reviews Sub-Saharan Africa’s (SSA) (i) own market access commitments in the Uruguay Round, and (ii) the nature of the constraints on SSA policies set by the Uruguay Round. It concludes that SSA failed to use the Uruguay Round to lock domestic reforms to an international anchor. Apart from South Africa, most SSA countries made few substantial liberalization commitments on border protection. The new rules set few immediate constraints on SSA policies as developing countries benefit from long and extendable transition periods. The main impact of the new rules will be increased transparency of policies from increased notification requirements. Further trade liberalization will have to rely on unilateral initiatives. This a Working Paper and the author(s) would welcome any comments on the present text. Citations should refer to a Working Paper of the International Monetary Fund, mentioning the author(s), and the date of issuance. The views expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent those of the Fund.
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ISSN:
1018-5941
Publisher:
International Monetary Fund
Volume 1995: Issue 048