Regulatory Assessment Toolkit: A Practical Methodology For Assessing Regulation on Trade and Investment in Services

Molinuevo, Martín; Sáez, Sebastián

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“…They often aim to control the number of operators, protect domestic operators from foreign operators, and 8 sometimes keep unqualified operators out from the industry. However, measures on market access tend to restrict trade and investment more than those on operations (Molinuevo, Sáez, 2014). In particular, market access restrictions tend to be stricter to foreign operators.…”

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“…This category of regulations has a broader scope than that of the market entry. Measures affecting operations may increase costs because they cause prices to rise; however, they generally favor a more competitive market (Molinuevo, Sáez, 2014). In general, the principle sub-categories for operational regulations are the following:…”

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“…Restriction here means requirements the degree of strictness varies in countries. Measures affecting market entry tend to restrict trade and investment more than measures affecting operations because they limit the entry of new actors, favoring existing providers and limiting competition, which usually raises prices (Molinuevo, Sáez, 2014). Proving this view, Singapore, which has been open for foreign investment and has a favorable business environment to new entrants, has shown strong logistics performance over the years.…”

Section: ) How Is the Freight Forwarding Industry Regulated?mentioning

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Review of Logistics Service Regulations for Freight Forwarding Businesses: What Should be Addressed for a Better Logistics Regulatory Framework?

Watanuki¹

2015

Policy Research Working Papers

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The Policy Research Working Paper Series disseminates the findings of work in progress to encourage the exchange of ideas about development issues. An objective of the series is to get the findings out quickly, even if the presentations are less than fully polished. The papers carry the names of the authors and should be cited accordingly. The findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed in this paper are entirely those of the authors. They do not necessarily represent the views of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development/World Bank and its affiliated organizations, or those of the Executive Directors of the World Bank or the governments they represent.

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Review of Logistics Service Regulations for Freight Forwarding Businesses: What Should be Addressed for a Better Logistics Regulatory Framework?

Watanuki¹

2015

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“…; KIBS exports grow as a share in all regions, strikingly so for the EU. Miozzo and Miles (2015) reviewed the issues around KIBS internationalisation, and Molinuevo and Sá ez (2014) detailed the regulatory factors that make trade in many PS problematic. It seems apparent that some KIBS activities are internationalised as service firms follow their clients overseas, and/or seek new markets in (especially) emerging economies.…”

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Knowledge intensive business services: ambiguities and continuities

Miles

Belousova

Chichkanov

2018

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Foresight 1 Knowledge Intensive Business Services: Ambiguities and Continuities Structured AbstractPurpose of this paper The substantial growth in literature on Knowledge Intensive Business Services (KIBS) has thrown light on their contributions to innovation and innovation systems: this paper is the first of a set that examines major debates and conclusions to have emerged from this growing body of evidence. Design/methodology/approach This is a review essay, which also presents relevant statistics. It addresses definitional issues and controversies, and sets out basic trends and characteristics of the KIBS industries. The focus is mainly on KIBS firms, though the production of similar services in other types of organisation is also considered. FindingsMany of the conclusions of an earlier (2005) review in this journal remain valid, though difficulties in capturing these activities in official statistics, mean that there are many issues that demand closer inspection. Understanding the role and future prospects of KIBS will also require looking beyond the literature that focuses just on KIBS industries. Research limitations/implications (if applicable)The study involves literature review and statistical analysis. Future work would benefit from involvement of practitioners and users of KIBS. Practical implications (if applicable)More explicit consideration of KIBS in statistical frameworks is still required, and novel approaches to data conceptualisation and production should be explored. What is original/value of paperThe growing literature on KIBS, and its implications for understanding the roles and future development of the firms and their relationships to innovation systems, requires systematic analysis. Available statistics have been brought together, and the paper also reflects critically on the trajectories of research on these topics.

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“…In addition, the associated costs of standard compliance reduce the ability of developing countries to remain competitive in export value chains (which is especially the case for small-scale firms; see Graffham, Karehu, & MacGregor, 2007; Linqing, Liwen, & Haiyan, 2011), unless there is parallel donor assistance in place (in the form of technological transfers or financial support; Humphrey, 2008). Furthermore, compliance with and enforcement of regulations is also largely hindered (especially within the context of developing countries) by regulatory capture (where regulators, influenced through lobbying or financial incentives, act in the interest of pressure groups within the industry rather than the public interest), weak rule of law systems, limited monitoring capacity, informational barriers, and behavioral and organizational constraints that limit changes in long-established practices (see Dubash & Morgan, 2013; Iwaro & Mwasha, 2010; Molinuevo & Sáez, 2014).…”

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A Policy Study on the Implementation Challenges of Phytosanitary Standards: The Case of ISPM 15 in Botswana, Cameroon, Kenya, and Mozambique

Papyrakis

Tasciotti

2019

The Journal of Environment & Development

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The rise in international trade in recent decades has been accompanied by an increase in the movement of wood packaging materials. Recognizing the associated threat of cross-border pest movement, the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures, the governing body of the International Plant Protection Convention, adopted the International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) 15 (Guidelines for regulating wood packaging material in international trade) for the treatment of wood packaging materials (ISPM 15). The objective of this paper is to raise awareness on the challenges four sub-Saharan countries-Botswana, Cameroon, Kenya and Mozambique-are facing when it comes to implementation. During extensive fieldwork, we conducted interviews with key stakeholders to understand their role in the setup and implementation of the standard, as well as their perceptions on relevant challenges. Addressing these challenges is vital for achieving compliance and removing associated institutional and economic barriers. The paper can assist policy-makers and academics to design future policies that tackle implementation problems, especially in the context of developing countries.

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Regulatory Assessment Toolkit: A Practical Methodology For Assessing Regulation on Trade and Investment in Services

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Review of Logistics Service Regulations for Freight Forwarding Businesses: What Should be Addressed for a Better Logistics Regulatory Framework?

Review of Logistics Service Regulations for Freight Forwarding Businesses: What Should be Addressed for a Better Logistics Regulatory Framework?

Knowledge intensive business services: ambiguities and continuities

A Policy Study on the Implementation Challenges of Phytosanitary Standards: The Case of ISPM 15 in Botswana, Cameroon, Kenya, and Mozambique

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