Kenya: Waiver of import duty on maize
Description
On 16 January 2009, the government of Kenya waived import duties on maize citing food securtiy reasons.
According to press reports, the waiver has been extended repeatedly until 31 December 2011.
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: No
Date of inception: 16 Jan 2009
Duration: 35 months
GTA Evaluation: Green
Source:
Ministry of Agriculutre. (2009). Food security in Kenya. Available at http://www.kilimo.go.ke/kilimo_docs/pdf/food_security_main_paper_ps.pdf
The Standard. (2011). State waives duty on imported maize. Available at http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=2000037536&cid=4&
Government Response:
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