Value-Added in African Exports and Rules of Origin
This seminar delves into new research examining Rules of Origin (ROO) and their impact on African trade. The researcher investigates how ROO affect domestic and regional value-added in African exports. Using disaggregated trade data, the study estimates optimal ROO restrictiveness levels for maximizing value-added in African preferential exports. Findings show significant variations across countries, from 26% domestic content for Uganda and Kenya to 78% for South Africa.
Organised by the Private Sector Development Research Network
Hosted by the International Growth Centre (IGC).
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The presentation highlights a Uganda case study, assessing ROO restrictiveness in EU and AfCFTA agreements. Results indicate current requirements are overly stringent in both trade regimes. The researcher also discusses how reducing ROO requirements could increase domestic value-added in Uganda’s preferential exports to the EU and within AfCFTA.
This seminar offers insights into optimizing trade policies for African countries and regional integration.
You can read the paper here.