Angola: Suspension of ban on the importation of second hand vehicles older than 3 years
Description
The government of Angola through the presidential decree no 135/10 of 13 July 2010 banned the importation of second hand cars older than 3 years and trucks older than 5 years. The ban was however suspended, effective 13 September 2010.
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? | No |
| 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? | No |
| 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: No
Date of inception: 13 Jul 2010
Duration: 2 months
GTA Evaluation: Red
Source:
Presidential decree no 135/10 of 13 July 2010
Government Response:
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