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Regional Integration of Agricultural Trade in Southern Africa : Infatuation or Real Need?

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  • Nin-Pratt, Alejandro

    (International Food Policy Research Institute)

  • Diao, Xinshen

    (International Food Policy Research Institute)

Abstract

The potential benefit of several regional integration initiatives undertook by African countries in recent years is a contentious issue that is continuously being debated. This article assesses the impact of a free trade agreement between member countries of the Southern African Development Community on agriculture. Findings show negative welfare results for regional importers because of the increased imports from inefficient regional producers, who are the major beneficiaries of the agreement. To enhance the benefits gained, the region should implement regional policies beyond trade arrangements, such as those enhancing investment, agricultural productivity, and product diversification.

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  • Nin-Pratt, Alejandro & Diao, Xinshen, 2014. "Regional Integration of Agricultural Trade in Southern Africa : Infatuation or Real Need?," Journal of Economic Integration, Center for Economic Integration, Sejong University, vol. 29, pages 520-562.
    • Handle: RePEc:ris:integr:0640
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    Cited by:

    1. Lukman Oyelami & Amara Zongo, 2022. "Modeling the Impact of Non-Tariff Barriers in Services on Intra-African Trade: Global Trade Analysis Project Model," Working Papers hal-03775450, HAL.

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    Keywords

    Free Trade Agreement; Southern Africa; Agriculture;
    All these keywords.

    JEL classification:

    • F15 - International Economics - - Trade - - - Economic Integration
    • O13 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Agriculture; Natural Resources; Environment; Other Primary Products
    • Q17 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Agriculture - - - Agriculture in International Trade
    • Q18 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Agriculture - - - Agricultural Policy; Food Policy; Animal Welfare Policy

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