Economics, Econometrics and Finance
8 years ago

Southern Africa Unites for Shared Prosperity and Economic Transformation

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Building a Common Future in Southern Africa
Joannes Mongardini, Tamon Asonuma, Olivier Basdevant, Alfredo Cuevas, Xavier Debrun, Lars Engström, Imelda M. Flores Vazquez, Vitaliy Kramarenko, Lamin Leigh, Paul R. Masson, Geneviève Verdier

Paper Summary

The oldest customs union in the world, the Southern African Customs Union (SACU), aims to boost economic growth and improve welfare in the region by becoming an economic community with a common market and monetary union. Policy options are suggested to overcome development barriers and promote deeper regional integration for sustainable progress in Southern Africa.

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