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Videos11.28.2011
Main Problems of Agriculture Companies in the ECOWAS region
- Written by Ben Novak
- Published: November 28, 2011
The biggest challenges for SIFCA and many other regional companies is smuggling and not respecting the free trade agreements. ECOWAS region still needs to develop and enforce the free trade between the member countries. Second issue is smuggling, due to the post-electoral crisis in Côte d'Ivoire the borders are loosely secured; widespread smuggling of sugar from South America and palm oil from Asia, free of any taxes/duties is rampant. The local companies are at the disadvantage. Despite the challenges, SIFCA remains optimistic for the future. With security restore the border issue should be resolved.
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