Trade Integration in Sub-Saharan Africa: Lessons for Malawian Trade Policy
This report examines the impact of trade integration on Sub-Saharan Africa, with a focus on Malawi, using simulation models to predict outcomes of various trade scenarios.
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| Quick Facts | |
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: | International Food Policy Research Institute |
| Authors: | Karl Pauw, Mathilde Douillet, Mathilde Douillet, Karl Pauw |
| Geographic focus: | Sub-saharan Africa, Malawi, Malawi |
Methods
The research method involved using a global computable general equilibrium (CGE) model to simulate the impacts of actual, proposed, or hypothetical trade integration scenarios on Sub-Saharan Africa and Malawi.
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Key Insights
The report explores the complexities of trade integration in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and its potential impact on economic growth, particularly for Malawi. Using a global computable general equilibrium model, it simulates the effects of multilateral and regional trade agreements on SSA countries. The study finds that while multilateral agreements like the Doha Development Agenda could benefit developed nations more, regional trade agreements within SSA could significantly boost the region's economy. However, gains are unevenly distributed, with larger economies benefiting more. For Malawi, the emphasis on unprocessed agricultural exports could hinder domestic value addition, suggesting a need for improved competitiveness and a focus on regional trade opportunities.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: English publication language | Malawi geographic scope | Sub-saharan Africa geographic scope | agricultural exports | economic growth | export competitiveness | global gdp | market access | policy implications | regional integration | trade integration | trade negotiations | trade relations | value addition