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Effects of Trade Policy Reforms on Rice & Maize. Cross-Border Trade in the EAC. Summary. Introduction. Maize and ric
N°12 | 2014

Briefing paper Effects of Trade Policy Reforms on Rice & Maize Cross-Border Trade in the EAC

Summary

Introduction

Maize and rice in the EAC Growing staple food

Informal trade

Trade trends in the EAC

Trade documents, procedures and infrastructures

Grades and standards

Trade Policies The food price dilemma

Infrastructure and procedures

Export bans and its consequences

Tariff policies

Food prices



Recommendations

Endnotes

CUTS International, Geneva