Algeria: Restriction on non-container shipments in the port of Algiers
Description
From 1 October 2009, non-containerized goods are prohibited in the port of Algiers. All non-container shipments must be cleared in other Algerian ports apart from the port of Algiers.
Any Evidence-Based Deliberation:
| Question | Result |
|---|---|
| Is there anything in the public record to suggest that evidence of the effectiveness of the proposed measure was considered during official deliberations? | Don't know |
| Is there any evidence that alternatives to the proposed measure were considered? | Don't Know |
| Is there anything in the public record that suggests that empirical evidence informed the comparison across the alternatives available to government? | Don't Know |
| Was such evidence identified? | Don't Know |
| Is such evidence publicly available? | Don't Know |
| Did the official decision-maker in question provide an explanation as to why a chosen measure was favoured over alternatives? | Don't Know |
| Is there any evidence to suggest that potentially affected trading partners were consulted before the measures were taken? | Don't Know |
| Is there any evidence that safeguards have been put in place to ensure that implementation of the initiative is transparent and non-discriminatory? | Don't Know |
| Did the government state its intention to review the measure within one year of implementation? | No |
Date Discovered:
Implemented: Yes
Date of inception: 1 Oct 2009
GTA Evaluation: Red
Source:
Algeria Ministry of Commerce Website
European Commission. 2009.'Fifth Report on Potentially Trade Restrictive Measures in the context of the global economic crisis.' November 2009.
Government Response:
- 731 reads
