The objective of this paper is to access the effect of the digitalization on intra Africa export. We construct panel data with 53 African countries covering the period 2005 to 2017. The method of GMM is used to estimate our econometric model. The results showed a positive and significant effect...

This paper investigates the impact of the digitalization on intra Africa export. We construct panel data model for 53 African countries covering the period 2005 to 2017 and estimates the model with GMM technique. The results show positive and significant effect of digitalization variables on...

Digital trade is one of the promising areas for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and a factor of success of the African Union Digital Transformation Strategy (DTS) for Africa (2020-2030). However, the benefits of digital trade are not automatic and require an adequate regulatory...

This paper evaluates the role of preferential trade agreements (PTAs) in the context of global value chains. Given the interconnectedness of trade and investment, preferential trade agreements not only contribute to participation and value capture by eliminating traditional trade barriers, they...

This paper aims at unveiling the roots of integration-induced trade effects for MERCOSUR. For this purpose, its methodology combines previous dummy-variables- and continuous variable approaches to identifying trade creation and trade diversion effects in a gravity model framework. Applying a...

Trade costs associated with institutional failures and political risks, continue to serve as a big barrier to regional and international trade. Despite this strong impediment, limited work has been done to investigate the effect of weak institutions and type of political regime on bilateral...

This paper studies the role of reduced barriers to international trade from two dimensions: (i) the implementation of Free Trade Agreements and (ii) declining "border effects". Our empirical estimates suggest that diminished border effects accounts for the bulk of the increase in international...

The article covers main stages of integration processes in the CIS area since its formation. We analyzed the specifics of preferential trade agreements (PTAs) in the CIS. We prepared an exhaustive list of expired and currently effective PTAs in the CIS area, taking into account the initial...

This study examines the potential for intra-Africa trade and the prospects of advancing regional economic integration through such trade. A variety of empirical models are deployed for the purpose. The analysis and model simulation results reveal the existence of significant potential for...

This paper explores the long-term challenges for trade and foreign direct investment (FDI) of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The region has emerged as an important production base for multinational corporations by joining East Asia's supply chains. While proceeding to...