Ghana: Proposed trade measures in 2010 budget
Description
The 2010 Budget Statement and Economic Policy was read on 18 November 2009. Proposed measures likely to influence trade are:
i) Rationalization of import duty on imported textiles and poultry products to check dumping of these goods on the Ghanaian market.
ii) Increase in royalty payment to 6% as an initial step in re-engaging all mining companies to review the mining industry fiscal regime.
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? |
Date Discovered: 23/11/2009
Implemented: Yes
Date of inception:
GTA Evaluation: Amber
Source:
Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning. '2010 Budget Statement and Economic Policy.'http://www.mofep.gov.gh/documents/budget2010.pdf
Government Response:
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