Rwanda: Ban on exports of raw hides and skins lifted
Description
The government in August 2009 temporarily lifted the ban on the export of raw hides and skins to compensate for the declining revenue from the export of livestock. The ban was imposed in 2005 but the global crisis has led to low prices and stocks have piled up. The permanent secretary in the ministry of trade and industry said the ban might be re-introduced after the crisis is over to encourage value addition.
The date used stem from 2004, as the there was an export ban form 2005-2009. Nevertheless, no single trading partner has more than the GTA minimum threshold of USD 1 million worth of trade on the affected tariff line
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: 1 Aug 2009
GTA Evaluation: Green
Source:
Mukaaya, E. 2009. ‘Govt lifts ban on export of raw hides and skins.’ AllAfrica.com. 28 August. http://allafrica.com/stories/200908280025.html
Government Response:
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