Reforming External Tariffs in Central and Western African Countries
IMF Working Papers, January 1, 2006
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- Authors: Lubin Kobla Doe
- Published: January 1, 2006
- Series: IMF Working Papers
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.5089/9781451862720.001
Summary findings
- The paper examines the reform of the external tariff initiated by the CEMAC and the WAEMU aimed at reinforcing their economic integration.
- Overall, there is broad compliance with the streamlined and moderate rates, but with significant deviations from the harmonized paths in several countries.
- WAMZ countries, except Ghana, need to undertake major reforms in order to align their external tariff structures with that of the WAEMU as planned for 2007.
Country and regional assessment
- CEMAC and WAEMU:
- Initiatives focus on harmonizing external tariffs to strengthen economic integration.
- Broad compliance with streamlined and moderate rates observed, alongside notable deviations in several member countries.
- WAMZ:
- Except Ghana, WAMZ countries require major reforms to align external tariff structures with WAEMU plans for 2007.
Policy recommendations and measures
- To promote full compliance with the harmonized external tariff policies, the paper suggests measures to be taken, including:
- The creation of financial incentives at the regional level.
- The creation of financial incentives at the country level.
Content in this bundle
- 1. CEMAC-WAEMU: Customs Duty Rates