Kym Anderson
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Publication - Project Report
Incentives in support of the agricultural sector in the East African Community (EAC)
18 May 2021 | Kym Anderson, Derek Apell, Signe Nelgen
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Publication - Policy Brief
Incentives to support agriculture in the East African Community: Lessons for Rwanda
As one of the potential drivers of Rwanda’s economic growth, agro-processing industries are supported with measures including tax incentives, import tariff protection, and supporting infrastructure. Analysis of Rwanda’s agricultural market shows substantial policy weight is assigned to staple cereal crops such as rice, maize, and wheat – translating into price...
18 May 2021 | Derek Apell, Signe Nelgen, Kym Anderson
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Blog post
Incentives in support of agriculture in the East African Community
Since the East African Community (EAC) common market protocol was ratified in 2009, tremendous progress has been made in reducing transport and logistics costs as well as barriers to trade. However, that pace of regional cooperation appears to have slowed. To achieve regional objectives in the EAC, a more concerted effort could instil trust in the benefits of integration....
18 Nov 2019 | Derek Apell, Signe Nelgen, Kym Anderson
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Project
State support for the agricultural sector in the EAC
As the members of the East African Community (EAC) negotiate the harmonisation of their domestic and border tax policies, agriculture and food security remain among the prioritised key areas of cooperation. Given the vital role of the agricultural sector and the importance of improving food security in EAC countries, policymakers face strong political incentives to consider...
21 Feb 2018 | Kym Anderson, Signe Nelgen, Derek Apell