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1. Trade Facilitation and Export Diversification in Botswana Part I: Customs and Border Procedures

Author:
Margaret Sengwaketse
Publication Date:
04-2007
Content Type:
Policy Brief
Institution:
Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis
Abstract:
This policy brief focuses on customs and border procedures in Botswana and their role on export diversification initiatives. Customs is at the centre of trade facilitation because it is where the majority of administrative and procedural requirements involved in the movement of goods are and where the highest potential gains in trade facilitation are to be found. The policy brief is based on the findings of the 2005 BIDPA and World Bank study entitled "Diversifying Botswana's Exports: An Overview."
Topic:
Economy, Borders, Diversification, Exports, Trade, and Customs
Political Geography:
Africa and Botswana

2. Trade Facilitation and Export Diversification in Botswana Part II: Transport

Author:
Margaret Sengwaketse
Publication Date:
06-2007
Content Type:
Policy Brief
Institution:
Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis
Abstract:
This brief reviews the contribution that transportation makes to trade facilitation in Botswana. As a landlocked, export-driven economy, efficient transport and transit procedures are important to support competitiveness and export growth. Transport costs are particularly important to landlocked countries, where the additional distances to be covered can increase product prices, undermine the competitiveness of exports, and generally make it more difficult to compete in international markets. The policy brief draws from the findings of the 2005 BIDPA and World Bank study entitled "Diversifying Botswana's Exports: An Overview," as well as other relevant studies.
Topic:
Markets, Diversification, Trade, Transportation, and Customs
Political Geography:
Africa and Botswana