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Removing Institutional Constraints in Utilizing Trade-Related ISMs for LDCs

Removing Institutional Constraints in Utilizing Trade-Related ISMs for LDCs. Identification of Export and Support Measures- The Case of Uganda By Sainabou Taal. 1. Catalogue of priority exports. Methodology: Use of National strategies, country reports, sector reports etc. namely:

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Removing Institutional Constraints in Utilizing Trade-Related ISMs for LDCs

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  1. Removing Institutional Constraints in Utilizing Trade-Related ISMs for LDCs Identification of Export and Support Measures- The Case of Uganda By Sainabou Taal

  2. 1. Catalogue of priority exports • Methodology: • Use of National strategies, country reports, sector reports etc. namely: • DTIS (2006,2013), National Export Strategy, National Development Plan, STDF “Mobilizing Aid for Trade for SPS-Related Technical Co-operation in East Africa: SPS Balance Sheet for Uganda”, ITC sector reports …

  3. 1. Catalogue of priority exports

  4. 2. Analysis of priority exports • Methodology Step 1: • determined competitiveness by assessing the following variables: • Export potential: value, world market share, growth rates • International environment: growth in world demand,. Uganda’s access to international markets *Bases on Mandeng’s “revealed comparative advantage” methodology (1991)

  5. 2. Analysis of priority exports • Filter 1: Value of export • High exports: Export > USD 100 million • Medium Exports: USD 100 million < Export > 1 million • Low Exports: Export < 1 million • Filter 2: Competitiveness - "Retreats" represent declining groups in which the country is losing its market share. - "Waning Stars" represent declining groups in which a country gains in market share. - "Missed Opportunities" represent increasing groups in which a country is losing its market share. -"Rising Stars" represent increasing groups in which a country gains in market share.

  6. 2. Analysis of priority exports • Filter 3: If mentioned in three key cross-sectoral strategies • NES • DTIS • STDF • Filter 4: Diversification of export markets • Filter 5: Elimination of sectors that are not relevant to ISMs (i.e. petroleum, cement)

  7. 2. Analysis of priority exports

  8. 2. Analysis of priority exports • Methodology Step 2 • Relying on national experts for input • Establishment of a National Review Committee to examine current list • DESA Uganda Mission identified: • Importance of value addition/chains • Market research needs • Trade facilitation • Donor coherence?

  9. Current List awaiting further input from Review Committee

  10. 3. SWOT analysis of high potential exports • General

  11. Coffee*Legend: Blue: on-going or planned initiatives Yellow: possible ISMs*

  12. 4. Matching ISMs with challenges to be addressed in priority exports

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