Gambia: Taxes on imported rice restored in 2010 budget
Description
One of the measures contained in the state budget announced for 2010 is the restoration of a 5% sales tax on imported rice. This measure was said to encourage local production after a period of high food prices.
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: 29/12/2009
Implemented: No
Date of inception:
GTA Evaluation: Amber
Source:
Gambia 2010 budget, http://www.statehouse.gm/budget-spch-2010/index.htm
Government Response:
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