Implementation of measures to grow exports critical
The Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review Statement outlined measures with a bearing on the export sector. These include the following; Export permits and associated bureaucracy. Exports have also been constrained by the bureaucratic delays in the issuance of export permits as well as the attendant levies and fees related to these regulations and requirements. ZimTrade and business membership Organisations have been lobbying Government to remove bureaucratic delays in the issuance of export permits where they are required. The Review Statement highlighted some positive steps designed to address this issue. For example, the Ease of Doing Business reforms are targeting the removal of impediments to exporting, including improving border efficiency management systems. To read further click here
Publish Date: Monday 19 September 2016
