Free zones and manufactured export competitiveness from Africa

IF 2 4区经济学 Q2 DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

Review of Development Economics Pub Date : 2024-04-15 DOI:10.1111/rode.13103

Dieu Ne Dort Talla Fokam, Rodrigue Nda'chi Deffo, Ernest Youmto, Benjamin Fomba Kamga

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Abstract

This study analyzes the effect of free zones on the competitiveness of manufactured exports from Africa. Particular interest is devoted to the channels through which free zones affect export competitiveness. The empirical analysis covers a sample of 29 countries for the period 1996–2018. Using panel data techniques, the results show that the free zone has a positive and significant effect on export competitiveness. The main transmission channels identified are foreign direct investment inflow, human capital, and institutional quality. As the main policy implication, policymakers in Africa need to invest more in human capital development and improve the attractiveness of the investment environment as a priority for having productive free zones.

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自由区与非洲制成品出口竞争力

本研究分析了自由区对非洲制成品出口竞争力的影响。研究特别关注自由区影响出口竞争力的渠道。实证分析涵盖了 1996-2018 年间 29 个国家的样本。利用面板数据技术，结果表明自由区对出口竞争力有积极而显著的影响。确定的主要传导渠道包括外国直接投资流入、人力资本和制度质量。作为主要的政策含义，非洲的政策制定者需要加大对人力资本开发的投资，并提高投资环境的吸引力，将其作为建立富有成效的自由区的优先事项。

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Review of Development Economics Multiple-

CiteScore

3.20

自引率

6.20%

发文量

109

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