Inserción de África subsahariana en el comercio internacional: problemas actuales

International trade is key to economic growth and to achieving the Millennium Development Goals in sub-Saharan Africa. The region’s share in international trade has been characterized by dependence on primary agricultural commodity exports. However, primary agricultural commodities lack dynamism in...

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Autores principales: Mabele Shija, Jeremiah Robert, Villeda Santana, Mary Carmen
Formato: Online
Idioma:español
Editor: El Colegio de México 2013
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Acceso en línea:https://estudiosdeasiayafrica.colmex.mx/index.php/eaa/article/view/2109
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Estudios de Asia y África

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Sumario:International trade is key to economic growth and to achieving the Millennium Development Goals in sub-Saharan Africa. The region’s share in international trade has been characterized by dependence on primary agricultural commodity exports. However, primary agricultural commodities lack dynamism in world markets due to fluctuations in prices and to specific tariff and nontariff barriers that restrict market access in developed countries. In this context, our paper examines sub-Saharan Africa’s insertion into international trade. We also analyze the factors and barriers that have restricted sustained economic growth on the African continent. The results indicate that sub-Saharan Africa is highly dependent on the production and export of primary commodities and on European markets.