Business Environment:

ETLS GAP ANALYSIS

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Surveyed the implementation of the ECOWAS Trade Liberalization Scheme (ETLS) from the viewpoint of the public and private sector in 9 countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cote dIvoire, Ghana, Mali, Niger, Nigeria,, Senegal, Togo Gap Analysis workshop with ECOWAS representatives and members from the private sector to discuss ETLS implementation strategies and confirm Trade Hub findings and recommendation Validated and disseminated key findings through visitations /meetings with senior officials from six of nine Member States

ELTS Gap Analysis Study Findings

Private Sector Reporting of ETLS Protocols Implementation on Free Movement of Persons, Goods and Transport (%)
120 Measure of Implementation of ETLS 100 80 60 40 20 0 Burkina Faso 100 63 73 Cte d'Ivoire 100 55 47 Ghana 86 41 80 Mali 92 63 77 Nigeria 100 52 40 Senegal 100 60 44

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Movement of Persons Movement of Goods Transport

ETLS Gap Analysis Study Findings

ETLS Information Dissemination Private sector has limited knowledge and access to information on official customs procedures for goods and vehicles in transit; national legislation is difficult to obtain on procedures for transportation Movement of Persons Visa-free travel has been accomplished Unofficial fees and harassment continue at the borders Movement of Goods Duty free treatment for unprocessed goods is not been implemented contrary to the ETLS Documentary requirements for trade within ECOWAS have not been harmonized across the region, leading to higher administrative costs and delays at borders Non-tariff barriers still exist in the form of quantity, quota or seasonal restrictions, in addition to checkpoints and barriers on the road Transport Failure to harmonize procedures across the region create opportunities for corruption Differing axle load limits, vehicle standards and inspection requirements exist across the region Transport costs are driven up by administrative procedures that conflict with the ETLS

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