Zimbabwe: Suspension of fruit imports from Mozambique
Description
The government of Zimbabwe has temporarily suspended the importation of fruits from Mozambique following the detection of two fruit flies, bactrocera invadens and ceratitis rosa in Mozambique. Zimbabwe imports banana, mango, pineapples, pawpaw, tomates and strawberries from Mozambique
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? | No |
Date Discovered: 05/02/2010
Implemented: Yes
Date of inception: 5 Feb 2010
GTA Evaluation: Red
Source:
The Herald, 'Zimbabwe: Moza fruit imports suspended.' AllAfrica.com. 5 February 2010. http://allafrica.com/stories/201002050104.html
Government Response:
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