Kenya: Export ban for scrap metal and used car batteries
Description
In February 2010, according to consistent press reports, the government of Kenya has banned all exports of scrap lead as well as exports of used car batteries. In an apparent move to cushion the rise of domestic prices will no longer be allowed. Only in June 2009, the government had declared lead exports duty free in its Budget Speech 2009/2010.
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? | |
| 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:
Implemented: Yes
Date of inception: 10 Feb 2010
GTA Evaluation: Red
Source:
Daily Nation. (11 February 2010). Lead Export Ban Sparks Controversy. Available at http://allafrica.com/stories/201002110946.html
The Standard. (11 February 2010). Export ban on scrap metal may save manufacturers. Available at http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=2000002989&cid=14&j=&m=&d=
Government Response:
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