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Simplification of import tariffs, preferences and export barriers

Key Constraints

• Cumbersome laws and regulations governing exports and imports
• Technical and tariff barriers that hinder enterprise competitiveness
• Non-tariff barriers restricting market access
• Insufficient awareness and regional dialogue on trade issues

RTLC Activities

RTLC will work with countries on the following activities:

• Improve government capacity to assess impact of trade reforms
• Assist to identify and eliminate non-tariff barriers to trade
• Support liberalization of key service sectors (financial services, telecommunication and electronic commerce)
• Support increased capacity of the private sector to advocate for trade reform

Expected Output

• Simplified and streamlined tariff schedules
• Reduced non-tariff costs to trade and transport
• Reduced number of documents required for import and export
• Improved compliance with WTO rules on imports and exports
• Increased capacity of the business community to influence policy dialogue and advocate for trade reform
• Increased regional capacity to coordinate trade policy between countries

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