The book provides information, and guidance for policymakers, the development community, and others in the critical area of "behind the border" barriers to trade. With a view to promoting efforts to strengthen Africa's capacity to meet trade standards, and comply with technical regulations, the...

Intro -- Contents -- Foreword -- Acknowledgments -- Contributors -- Abbreviations -- Executive Summary -- Introduction TRADE FACILITATION AND STANDARDS IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA: AN OVERVIEW -- 1 IMPROVING MARKET ACCESS THROUGH STANDARDS COMPLIANCE -- 2 BRIDGING THE STANDARDS DIVIDE -- 3 STANDARDS,...