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This paper examines the impact of trade facilitation on intra-African trade. We examine the role of
trade facilitation reforms, such as, increased port efficiency, improved customs, and regulatory
environments, and upgrading services infrastructure on trade between African countries. We also
consider how regional trade agreements relate to intra-African trade flows. Using trade data from
2003 to 2004, we find that mprovement in ports and services infrastructures promise relatively more
expansion in intra-African trade than other measures. We also show that, almost all regional trade
agreements have a positive effect on trade flows.... Download this file  |
