<p>The Border Logistics Zones will play a very important role in the socio-economic and sustainable development of the AMU member countries, and are part of its strategy for the creation of a Free Trade Area (FTACA) with the dismantling of all tariff and non-tariff barriers to international trade.</p><p>The project serves an existing infrastructure asset of another sector, but there is more than 50% overlap in the geography serviced by the proposed project and the other sector existing asset.</p><p>Reducing the number of stops in cross-border trade by combining the activities of border organizations from both countries in a single location; Have a standard OSBPs design for the UMA region, inspired by Maghreb and African culture; Contribute to socio-economic development and encourage trade; Reconciliation of border transit services in a single location (Health, Rocking Bridge, Chamber of Commerce, Veterinary Services, Firefighters, Warehouses, ... etc.) ; Increased use of ICT; Increase the effectiveness of cross-border controls through greater data sharing. Increased trade; Better inter-institutional and cross-border cooperation and information sharing; Simplified and harmonized procedures; Faster clearances and lower costs; Encouraging investment in the region; Encourage regional and continental tourism; Help achieve agenda 2063 goals. Innovation:<br></p>
Project Status
Active
Project Stage
Construction
Completion Percentage
0
Sector Name
Transport
Reference Plan
PIDA PAP 2
On SDM
Off
Summary
The Border Logistics Zones will play a very important role in the socio-economic and sustainable development of the AMU member countries, and are part of its strategy for the creation of a Free Trade Area (FTACA) with the dismantling of all tariff and non-tariff barriers to international trade.The development and implementation of cross-border logistics centres is one of the key points for this objective and to promote and accelerate regional economic integration.
Description
Capex Cost
0.00USD million
Preparation Cost
0.00
Operation Cost
0.00
Countries
Algeria, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Tunisia
Beneficiary Countries
Algeria, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Tunisia
REC
UMA-AMU
Stakeholders
African Union Development Agency
Arab Maghreb Union
Email
ephremg@nepad.org
Start Date
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