Ethiopia: Ban on export of raw cotton
Description
The government of Ethiopia has banned the export of raw cotton as a result of an increase in demand from local textile and garment manufacturers and an increase in international price.
Local demand for the product is expected to exceed supply and without a ban, local producers would have to import cotton from other countries.
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? | |
| Is there any evidence that alternatives to the proposed measure were considered? | |
| Is there anything in the public record that suggests that empirical evidence informed the comparison across the alternatives available to government? | |
| Was such evidence identified? | |
| Is such evidence publicly available? | |
| Did the official decision-maker in question provide an explanation as to why a chosen measure was favoured over alternatives? | |
| Is there any evidence to suggest that potentially affected trading partners were consulted before the measures were taken? | |
| Is there any evidence that safeguards have been put in place to ensure that implementation of the initiative is transparent and non-discriminatory? | |
| Did the government state its intention to review the measure within one year of implementation? |
Date Discovered: 15/11/2010
Implemented: Yes
Date of inception: 15 Nov 2010
GTA Evaluation: Red
Source:
Asfaw, A. 'Ethiopia: Govt Bans Raw Cotton Exports.' AllAfrica.com. 18 October. http://allafrica.com/stories/201010190079.html
Government Response:
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