Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/121845 
Year of Publication: 
2015
Series/Report no.: 
GlobalFood Discussion Papers No. 74
Publisher: 
Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Research Training Group (RTG) 1666 - GlobalFood, Göttingen
Abstract: 
This paper investigates the causes of rejections of African exports at the EU border as a barrier in accessing EU markets. Our results indicate that natural geographical hurdle, poor trade-related infrastructure, inefficient border procedure and a lack of technical personnel increase the incidences of rejection at the EU border and add to Africa's challenges in accessing EU markets. In addition, in line with the growing literature, this study finds empirical support for the proposition that institutions, infrastructure and logistic quality matter for increased market penetration and continuous integration into the global trading system. Thus, the barrier created by EU rejection of Africa's exports can be addressed through the strengthening of African's institutions and trade facilitation measures particularly her custom and border management including transit regimes.
Subjects: 
Non-Tariff Barrier
Export Rejections
Institution
Trade Procedures
Africa
European Union
JEL: 
F13
F14
L15
O17
C33
Document Type: 
Working Paper

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